The Lunchbox Fund and the Development Bank have committed to providing meals to Zandile Mtungata’s organisation. East London, South Africa (21 October 2024) — Last month GroundUp reported how…
Greeting everyone you encounter. It’s a simple joy, but one that’s become sadly ‘outdated’ in today’s world. Unless, of course, you’re Papa Johnny of McGregor, who goes out of his…
Cataracts cause blindness, but they are also completely preventable. In an effort to give more people their sight back, the OSSA Right to Sight Trust will perform more than 1,000…
Once a park people were cautioned about visiting, today The Wilds enjoys a gorgeous reputation; blossoming with community spirit, creativity and hope for Johannesburg. But how did this massive change…
Baigum Abrahams has defended her title as South Africa’s Toughest Female Firefighter Alive thanks to her exceptional competition at the National Challenge held in Mossel Bay! As for the men’s…
Angela Yeung is at her mountain expeditions once again, this time with Ama Dablam on her radar in a height-defying effort to raise awareness on gender-based violence femicide: Koshi…
Activists with disabilities are raising awareness about climate change Johannesburg (25 September 2024) — On a warm afternoon in Tembisa, local resident Phillip Masitenyane can be found knee deep…
Bettering the Mdantsane community is Ben Rexana—a dance teacher who provides free lessons to kids and an animal lover who helps sterilise and feed community pets. Mdantsane, South Africa…
When Janine Storman-van Zyl learned that the nearest SPCA was over 200 km away from Matzikama, she knew something needed to be done for the area’s animals in need. With…
When champion of the vulnerable Nisha Varghese learned she wouldn’t be able to saddle up to support a charity close to her heart due to how it might impact her…
Where mind meets heart
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya Angelou
