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Local charities in survival mo
lifestyle

Local charities in survival mode during this protracted time of uncertainty

placard
Lifestyle

Funny placards inspire good Samaritan to crowdfund for a jobless dad

vultures
Environment

Vulture Awareness Day: What you can do to help these birds

Local charities in survival mo
Lifestyle

Local charities in survival mode during this protracted time of uncertainty

placard
Lifestyle

Funny placards inspire good Samaritan to crowdfund for a jobless dad

vultures
Environment

Vulture Awareness Day: What you can do to help these birds

Follow up: Homeless Company’s
Lifestyle

Follow up: Homeless Company’s Garden artist is given a chance to shine

By Caryn Edwards27-09-2017 10:48

Earlier this year, we heard the story of Chuma Somdaka. We catch up with her story to see what’s happened in the last few months.

Watch: Single mom from Khayeli
Video

Watch: Single mom from Khayelitsha undergoes a dramatic physical transformation that changes her life [video]

By Caryn Edwards19-09-2017 09:14

Nonthando Ntsendwana underwent a life-changing transformation that has restored her self-confidence.

Tembisa entrepreneur’s mobile
Lifestyle

Tembisa entrepreneur’s mobile spa business takes off so that she can give back

By Caryn Edwards18-09-2017 09:49

Thabitha Malinga was enabled in her business venture through a partnership between Shell Livewire and Raizcorp which aims to grow and develop South African entrepreneurs.

Exiled writer from the aparthe
Lifestyle

Exiled writer from the apartheid era opens a children’s library and literary gallery

By Caryn Edwards11-09-2017 12:10

Flaxman Qoopane brings his love of the narrative to South Africa after living in exile.

New business initiative helps
Lifestyle

New business initiative helps SA street artists sell their work online

By Caryn Edwards06-09-2017 10:24

A business idea is helping street artists gain exposure and increase sales, and it’s changing lives.

Cycling club created to keep u
Cycling

Cycling club created to keep underprivileged children busy and healthy

By Caryn Edwards04-09-2017 12:45

Zwelisha Kids Club, a cycling club near White River, was started to help underprivileged children with a physical outlet that will hopefully keep them from experimenting with drugs and alcohol.

Vet in Johannesburg opens an a
Lifestyle

Vet in Johannesburg opens an animal hospital for injured wildlife

By Caryn Edwards29-08-2017 10:45

Dr. Karin Lourens is using her knowledge and expertise to nurse the often-overlooked city wildlife in Johannesburg.

"It never did me any harm" - Why SA must drop this defence of spanking
Lifestyle

Psychologist realises her childhood dream and helps bring healing to trauma victims on the Cape Flats

By Caryn Edwards18-08-2017 12:04

Dr. Lane Benjamin has always dreamed of making the world a better place, and so she’s started in her ‘back yard’.

13 women, 16 000 kms, 1 missio
Lifestyle

13 women, 16 000 kms, 1 mission: to save the African elephant from extinction

By Caryn Edwards14-08-2017 12:28

The women travelled to ten countries and met with 37 organisations to see what is being done about the depleting elephant numbers in Africa.

Lace up your takkies and join
South Africans Abroad

Lace up your takkies and join Starfish for brekkie

By Caryn Edwards11-08-2017 11:41

Let’s celebrate Heritage Day together!

Help Needed: Young girl loses
News

Help Needed: Young girl loses only parent while away at Rugby tournament

By Nic Andersen10-08-2017 11:28

This is where we need to show our South African spirit.

Run the most popular race of t
Lifestyle

Run the most popular race of the year and raise funds for children in need

By Caryn Edwards07-08-2017 12:11

Join the 100-strong Starfish team in London in October.

Retired school principal conti
Lifestyle

Retired school principal continues to serve her community in order to bring change

By Caryn Edwards07-08-2017 09:23

“I believe in service beyond self.”

Get Women’s Month started with
Lifestyle

Get Women’s Month started with some inspirational stories about real-life heroines

By Caryn Edwards01-08-2017 11:30

Three incredible women who are shaping South Africa through their dedication and passion.

Jo’burg man talks suicidal man
Lifestyle

Jo’burg man talks suicidal man off a bridge and saves his life

By Caryn Edwards31-07-2017 10:30

Spencer Kitson saw a man standing on the edge of a bridge in Douglasdale, Johannesburg and stopped to make sure he was alright.

Determined SA man goes from pe
Lifestyle

Determined SA man goes from petrol attendant to law firm owner

By Caryn Edwards18-07-2017 12:24

David Masilela shows that hard work and determination are a powerful combination.

Mandela Day: 67 musicians to p
Lifestyle

Mandela Day: 67 musicians to perform in Cape Town’s first mass busking event

By Caryn Edwards13-07-2017 10:33

67 buskers are due to play for 67 minutes to honour Madiba this Mandela Day.

SA literacy organisation teams
Lifestyle

SA literacy organisation teams up with coffee company to bring awareness and change

By Caryn Edwards10-07-2017 11:30

South African literacy organisation, help2read, and Seattle Coffee Company have released five limited
edition coffee sleeves, each featuring the artwork of primary school learners enrolled in a reading programme from schools around the Western Cape and Gauteng.

Entrepreneurial SA woman puts
Lifestyle

Entrepreneurial SA woman puts plans in place to save South Africa’s bee population

By Caryn Edwards06-07-2017 09:39

SA’s bees are dying, but Portia Morudi has a plan to save them.

Play about SA firefighters win
Lifestyle

Play about SA firefighters wins award at Grahamstown National Arts Festival

By Caryn Edwards05-07-2017 12:21

Fire House is a story about South Africa’s unsung heroes.

SA Legionnaire to walk the Nij
South Africans Abroad

SA Legionnaire to walk the Nijmegen March to raise funds for #KnysnaFire victims

By Caryn Edwards04-07-2017 09:33

The Nijmegen March begins on the last Tuesday in July.

Zimbabwean good Samaritan deve
Lifestyle

Zimbabwean good Samaritan develops conservation projects in SA

By Caryn Edwards30-06-2017 12:43

Eliot Chisango didn’t come to South Africa to improve his own life, but he came to improve the lives of others.

Homeless actors in Jo’burg tak
Lifestyle

Homeless actors in Jo’burg take Shakespeare to the streets

By Caryn Edwards12-06-2017 10:27

A talented group of homeless people has found their calling in performing Shakespeare.

Raise funds for vulnerable chi
Lifestyle

Raise funds for vulnerable children in South Africa by dancing the night away

By Caryn Edwards01-06-2017 10:48

Impress your friends with your moves and raise vital funds for orphaned children.

Ex-Durban man dies a hero savi
Lifestyle

Ex-Durban man dies a hero saving other people’s lives

By Caryn Edwards24-05-2017 10:26

South African expat, Lorenzo Rodrigues, drowned after saving the lives of others.

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