Local Heroes
Young philanthropist eyes pageants
When Amahle Qomfo was nine, she started helping people less fortunate than herself in Mdantsane.
A cat-alyst for Furever change
Animal-loving duo Amy Long and Amber Wiggill have made it their mission to rescue as many cats as possible.
‘Mother Teresa of Etipini’ began her work at age ...
Providing sustenance for the body and soul
Mentor who goes extra mile to empower youth
King William’s Town resident, Tabisa Mrwebi, 34, has been empowering young high school girls and women in her community ...
Choc volunteer didn’t let odds end his dream to help
While Mbulelo Plaatjie’s childhood dream to work as a paediatrician for Doctors Without Borders did not become a ...
Trio on an upskilling mission
Three Eastern Cape women are on a mission to support struggling pupils to reach their potential.
All about welfare of animals
Avid animal rescuer and dog lover Michelle Henning recently opened an animal welfare charity shop, selling secondhand ...
An angel for those in peril on the sea
Geoff McGregor, who has rescued countless lives out at sea, has served as a volunteer crew member for the National Sea ...
EC philanthropist transforms lives
When an Eastern Cape philanthropist saw how academically deserving students struggled to pay their tertiary education ...
Tough roots breeds community success
Olwethu Ntliziyombi, abandoned by her parents at age 15 and left to fend for herself and her two brothers, is giving ...
We can do great things too, teen hero tells other patients
A girl with a broken heart has made it her mission to mend others.
Mentor’s aim is to help jobless
Her weekly visits to Mdantsane for the last five years have sparked an exchange which has uplifted, motivated and ...
Off the streets and on field
Keeping young boys off the street and on the rugby field is what Mdantsane resident Xhanti Msuali does best.
Starting sport where there was none before
Determined to promote sporting prowess in underprivileged township schools, East Londoner Tina Somzana has founded a ...
Unemployed mom helps kids keep hunger at bay
While most South Africans who are part of the 27.1% unemployment statistics are more concerned about themselves and ...
‘Furry Godmother’ cares for neglected animals
After finding an emaciated female dog entangled in barbed wire near the entrance to Nompumelelo almost 11 years ago, ...
Changing lives with a song and a dance
A Nxharuni woman who began traditional singing and dance classes in Johannesburg as a way to entertain children as an ...
Going extra mile to ensure best health for her patients
Zanyiwe Ndlazi-Jason has been a dedicated nurse at the Duncan Village Day Clinic for the last 10 years, but her passion for looking after people does not end with her ...