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.
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 …
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 p…
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, i…
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
