Beyond her (dis)ability: Tiny’s dream of becoming a social worker
It was a disheartening situation to be in. Her mother had passed. Social workers had taken her from her capable aunt. Her well-being was in the hands of inept caregivers. And some days would...
Creating for the future
When people see the clothing and accessories The Joinery produces, it is hard to believe they were made from recycled plastic bottles.
When sisters, Natalie and Kim Ellis, started their ‘passion project’, it was out...
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...
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...
Cape Town’s 90 year old man
Coming from a shoot one morning we overheard a man saying his 90th birthday was coming up. Knowing he must have seen plenty in his lifetime, we had to take the opportunity to chat...
Hero of the Week: Joe Lison
The late Joe Lison achieved amazing things in his 36 years of life. We sat down with his brother Dr. Solly Lison to find out about his unintentional legacy.
Joe fell in love with Israel...
365 climbs up Table Mountain to raise R1 million: The Ubuntu Climbs Story
Summiting Table Mountain is no small feat. Some might consider the hike great enough to last them at least a year, if not a lifetime. At the opposite end of this scale you will...
This is no ordinary Dining Room
As part of EA’s focus of unpacking the issue of homelessness in Cape Town, we are looking into the people and organisations who play significant roles in helping people living on the streets.
Today, we...
Hero of the Week: Karen Cain
She welcomed us into her office with a phone wedged between her shoulder and ear. When the call was taken off hold, she became a guardian wielding her whip in defense of an employee...
Never give up – Yusuf Price’s story
Watch our interview with Yusuf Price about his inspiring journey of recovery and determination. For the full interview click here.
