Local Heroes
Local Heroes a shining inspiration for others to follow
To be a Local Hero is to give, be it food, seeds, clothes, shoes, time or care. The tireless efforts of community leaders were celebrated at this year’s Daily Dispatch Local ...
WATCH LIVE: LOCAL HEROES 2023
Watch as we unveil this years Local Heroes in our glittering annual red carpet event.
Daily Dispatch book drive kicks off
The Daily Dispatch has put out its annual call for preloved literacy, collecting anything from fiction to children’s stories, to be donated to ...
Local Heroes 2023: Mazwi opens heart and home to ...
Local Heroes 2023: Mother figure Linda Beja ...
Local Heroes 2023: Selfless nurturing of young talent makes SweetMama the toast of ...
For more than 30 years, Zalisile Marwanqana, better known as “Sweet Mama”, has been constantly nourishing young ...
Local Heroes 2023: Good Samaritan Godfrey finds purpose in helping others
Poor Westbank residents who struggle to put food on their tables daily have some relief for three days in a week, ...
Local Heroes 2023: Cancer diagnosis marked new beginning for Sam Ramsay
While some may view a cancer diagnosis as possibly the end to one’s life, it marked a new beginning for an East ...
Local Heroes 2023: Mining mogul paying it back to his beloved community
Mxolisi Hoboyi embodies the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. Born in Mbutho village on the ...
Local Heroes 2023: Petros Majola, a champion for the vulnerable
He is not afraid to upset anyone in his quest for justice, nor is he scared to take on authority or voice his opinion ...
Local Heroes 2023: Guardian angel in Garcia, Kennitta Prinsloo, spreads hope and kindness
For more than 17 years, a ray of hope has shone over the lives of the less fortunate residents of Garcia Flats, in ...
Local Heroes 2023: Pamela Mabini’s passion to uplift younger generation burns brightly
Pamela Mabini, 43, founder of the Maro Foundation, is a compassionate young woman who ensures that the world is a ...
Local Heroes 2023: Sister Bulurelo’s church garden feeding the elderly and children
Behind the bleak grey walls of St Peter’s Claver Catholic Church lies a garden of Eden, budding with life and hope ...
Local Heroes 2023: Louise Impey’s Spay a Stray making a difference
No animal deserves to live uncared for, and in East London’s underprivileged areas, no cat or dog does if animal ...
Local Heroes 2023: Captain Mark McKerry goes beyond call of duty to help community
The heartbreak of seeing people go to bed on empty stomachs inspired police Captain Mark McKerry to help those in ...
Unsung heroes set to take centre stage
In just two weeks, the Eastern Cape’s unsung heroes who go beyond the call of duty to positively impact their ...
Local Hero 2023 nominee Gwebindlala to address international workshop
Daily Dispatch Local Hero 2023 nominee and deputy traditional leader in KwaBomvane, Nkosikazi Nosintu Gwebindlala ...
Louise Impey will drive at midnight to assist a sick animal
A Sunnyridge resident’s dedication to animal welfare has earned her a soft spot in the hearts of many East Londoners ...
Love, training and support for children with autism
An East London mother of two shares her love not only with her own children, but with children living with autism. ...
Praise for caring Rejoice Shumba whose foundation brings hope
Through her selflessness, compassion and unwavering commitment, Rejoice Shumba has become a beacon of hope in her ...
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