From a father’s wish to educate his children to a 5,000km journey across South Africa, Luma Learn took quality education directly to the learners who need it most.
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“You Are Not a Burden”: SafeTalk’s CEO Mobilises Schools and Parents To Save Lives
The 10th of September—World Suicide Prevention Day—Lino Muller and SafeTalk call South Africa to meet crisis with compassion and action. Through practical, anti-stigma workshops, SafeTalk equips teachers, parents and community leaders to notice distress, start safe conversations and link people to care. Support the R150,000 campaign to expand training and reach more vulnerable communities.
Johannesburg Cabin Crew Member Just 13 Hours Away From His Pilot Wings
At 25, Matthew has logged 31 hours, sold his car and juggled cabin-crew shifts to pursue his PPL at Grand Central. With only 13 hours to go, community support can turn sacrifice into wings—every rand funds minutes in the air toward his dream of becoming a commercial pilot. At 25, Matthew has logged 31 hours, sold his car and juggled cabin-crew shifts to pursue his PPL at Grand Central. With only 13 hours to go, community support can turn sacrifice into wings—every rand funds minutes in the air toward his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.
Woman of the week: 71-Year-Old Teacher’s determination to Restore Dignity and Ignite Hope in Rural Mpumalanga
Mama Dolly, 71, runs Phathekani Kahle After Care in Masoyi, Mpumalanga — a lifeline where 40 children receive tutoring, meals and hope. The centre faces closure because its pit latrines are unsafe. A BackaBuddy campaign seeks R45 500 to install hygienic toilets and, if funds allow, a borehole. Join neighbours, former students and local businesses rallying to keep this safe haven open.
Hope Undivided: JJ Ritter’s Mission to Give CRPS a Voice
In 2021, JJ Ritter’s life changed forever when he was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a rare and debilitating neurological condition often referred to as the “Suicide Disease” due to the unrelenting, excruciating pain it causes. According to the...
More Than a Marathon: Jaco Van Schalkwyk’s Journey to Mentor 33 Boys Through The Character Company
In the heart of Cape Town, a race unlike any other stretches across 56 kilometres of breathtaking landscapes, challenging athletes from around the world. The Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, scheduled for April 5, 2025, is more than a test of endurance, it’s a platform for...
Carried for Miles, Determined to Learn: Sikholelwe’s Pursuit for Education and Independence
In the remote village of Gazini, KwaZulu-Natal, 13-year-old Sikholelwe Zikhali, a bright and motivated Grade 7 student at Mankunzi Primary School, has spent years overcoming immense challenges in pursuit of attending school. But now, as she prepares to transition to...
Ubuntu in Action: NMU Students Revamp Spaces for Children at Protea Child & Youth Care Centre
A group of second-year Interior Design students from Nelson Mandela University (NMU) is stepping up to make a meaningful difference in their community. Driven by a deep desire to impact lives positively, these students have taken on the challenge of transforming the...
How Luke Jones is Using Animation to Foster Inclusion
Luke Jones, a 25-year-old aspiring animator from Johannesburg, has spent the past four years living in Cape Town, studying Computer Game Design at Vega University. Diagnosed with autism at the tender age of two, Luke’s journey has been one of resilience,...
Give the Gift of Reading: Support the Blue Crane Book Project and Light Up a Child’s Christmas
Picture a young child, eyes gleaming with excitement, clutching a book they can now call their own. This Christmas, through the Jakes Gerwel Foundation’s Blue Crane Book Project, you can help make that simple, profound dream a reality for thousands of children. In the...










