Ashleigh's favourite stories have always seen the hidden hero (without the cape) come to the rescue. As a journalist, her labour of love is finding those everyday heroes and spotlighting their spark - especially those empowering women, social upliftment movers, sustainability shakers and creatives with hearts of gold. When she's not working on a story, she's dedicated to her canvas or appreciating Mother Nature.
It’s almost time for the Tshwane chapter of the SPAR Women’s Challenge; now in its 28th year! Tshwane, South Africa (26 May 2025) — It’s almost time to hit…
Crumbs, laughter and togetherness. A tea party thrown just for township grannies (and the grandpas who managed to sneak through) reminds us that sometimes the most important joys are the…
Naor Lombard claimed the honour of being the highest point scorer in the Open Men’s division at the 2025 South African Lifesaving Championships all while defending his title as the…
For 15 years, social enterprise Taking Care of Business has helped thousands of single mothers start their own businesses and take their lives out of poverty, all through the power…
Who has to worry about Jolene when there’s a tractor named Betsie on the scene? A hilarious ‘interview’ revealed a love triangle we hope other spouses of farmers can’t relate…
Many bright and talented students are left behind as they do not qualify for government funding, but also can’t afford higher education fees in their own capacity. In an effort…
One night, while worrying about animals without shelter during a terrible storm, a heartwarming idea was born. Today, that once-small idea is the Purple Kennel Project, a movement that’s put…
Casper the White Lion has been spotted roaming the Kruger once again after a bit of time playing ghost. As he is an elder lion, each and every sighting of…
The Western Cape’s Wildlife care is expanding! Grace Valley Wildlife Rescue will soon become a permitted satellite wildlife rehabilitation centre of its own. Western Cape, South Africa (22 May…
For the first time, learners from a special needs school in Brackenfell took to the stage at the 15th Shakespeare Schools Festival held in Cape Town over the weekend. …
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"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” - Mother Teresa
