Run for Love 2018
One man running solo from the most southern to the most northern tip of Africa — a marathon a day for a year, through 24 countries, barefoot — with the aim of spreading a...
Wonder Woman: Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng
Of all the obstacles one has to overcome in order to complete one's degree, arriving at Graduation Day and being unable to receive one's much deserved certificate as a result of financial difficulties must...
A group of 18,000 blood donations contributes to stability of blood supply in South...
Blood shortages due to COVID-19 are prevalent across the world. In January, the American Red Cross declared “a national blood crisis” poising a great risk to patient care. In March, a US-based non-profit organization...
Beach Co-Op to launch Plastic Free July with clean-up of Mouille Point
The Beach Co-Op organisation will commemorate the start of Plastic Free July with a two hour beach clean-up of Mouille Point on 29 June.
In the fight against marine pollution, Beach Co-Op and the Two...
Hero of the Week: Soraya Salie
The brightness of her smile rivaled her yellow sari as she walked towards us. It is the color of peace we were told, exactly what Soraya Salie stands for.
“I think the time has come...
Heritage Month: Learn to greet in all 12 official languages
Celebrating heritage month as a South African can mean many different things. Included in this wonderful mix of colours and cultures lies an integral part of our heritage, our language. Where most countries have...
Wonder Woman: Desiree Ellis
Desiree Ellis will go down in history as the individual who made 2018 Banyana Banyana’s year to shine. South Africa stood up and took notice of the women’s national soccer team as they went...
Dietitians are at the forefront in the fight against chronic conditions
The importance of healthy habits to prevent and manage chronic conditions is highlighted in June by celebrating Global Wellness Day on 11 June and Dietitian Week from 20 to 24 June.
“Too many people are...
Flashback: the emotional journey of refugees, asylum seekers
In light of World Refugee Day and this year's theme of #StepWithRefugees, we spoke to the Head of Advocacy at Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town regarding refugees long walk to peace and safety.
With the...
Hero of the Week: Kim Worrall
In 2015 Kim Worrall decided to effect change in the lives of the leaders of tomorrow in Imizamo Yethu’s community by establishing the performing arts foundation known as Amoyo.
Kim came to South Africa in...
