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Stranded Pony Rescued from Backbreaking Overload in Lentegeur
Forced to pull a load far too heavy, this beautiful pony finally caught the break...
Baby Elephant Gives a Mock Charge and Melts Everybody’s...
A baby elephant tore a page from mama’s book and made over 14 million people smile!...
Young Cape Town Teen Fights Back From Injury Setbacks to...
Ben Mostert will represent South Africa at the Junior World Kickboxing Championships...
A Tiny Garage Dream Just Celebrated 30 Incredible Years...
Behind every successful South African business is usually a story filled with uncertainty...
SPCA Inspector Duo Attempting a Guinness World Record This...
Can two South African SPCA inspectors dressed as a rescue vehicle outrun a UK sausage...
The WAS Foundation is Making Sure No Child Has To Learn...
A simple lunchbox can make the difference between a child struggling through the...
Emma’s Foster Parenting Journey is a Powerful Story of...
Emma has opened up her heart to three precious children through her foster parenting...
Why Count Sheep When You Can Count Butterflies and Make...
Citizen science is a beautiful way for everyday people to help protect our environment....
Box of Adorable One-Month-Old Old ‘Spots’ Now in Safe Hands
Three tiny genets have landed in the best possible hands! KwaZulu-Natal, South...
Aunty Pree Thanks Nick Hamman After Viral Video Transforms...
Aunty Pree has thanked Nick Hamman after his viral food feature brought massive...
Meet the New Class of BFC NEWGEN Designers
The British Fashion Council has announced the 2026/27 recipients of BFC NEWGEN,...
Bumpy the Hippo is Back… and His Latest Video is Pure Happiness
Just weeks after heartbreaking footage of orphaned baby hippo Bumpy brought people...
Jason Vanporppal Receives Warm Guard of Honour From School...
American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal was met with a guard of honour from schoolchildren...
CapeNature Says Don’t Move Chameleons Unless You Really...
Your heart’s in the right place, but you need to be sure your rescue efforts don’t...
On a Cold Night, One Little Cape Town Family’s Lives Changed...
On one of Cape Town’s coldest nights, a family’s desperate attempt to stay warm...
Mitch Matyana Breaks Down Why Afrikaans Pet Names Hit Differently
Mitch Matyana shared a clip explaining why Afrikaans pet names sound more expressive...
Ghana Unveils Emergency Support Package for Citizens Fleeing...
The Ghanaian government has announced a sweeping emergency support package for citizens...
Local Photographer Captures Bloom of Jellyfish Flooding...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a jellyfish! Free State, South Africa (21 May 2026)...
The Good Work Foundation is Building Campuses to Transform...
The Good Work Foundation is committed to building learning campuses where the need...
For Fezile Bodla Being a Lifeguard Was Never Seen as a...
From the shores of Coffee Bay to a Caribbean cruise ship, Fezile Bodla has proved...
A Golden Week for Team SA as They Dominate African Athletics...
Team SA returned from Ghana with 22 medals and top spot on the standings after another...
The First White Rhino Orphan Rescued From Kruger Is Now...
Twelve years after she was found standing beside her poached mother, Satara – the...
Sue Praises Traffic Officer Who Helped Save Her Life While...
When Sue van der Linde unexpectedly suffered a stroke while driving on the N1, seconds...
Johannesburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation Revives Ellis...
The Johannesburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation is transforming empty inner-city courts...
Dr Shaka Sisulu Explores the Hidden Forces Shaping Africa’s...
Africa’s future is often discussed through the lens of politics alone, but Dr Shaka...
“A Dream Come True”: Milan Sevenster Selected for SA U18...
The young catcher will represent South Africa and hopes the upcoming tour to the...
The Volunteer Puppy Raisers Helping Shape South Africa’s...
The South African Guide-Dogs Association is encouraging more volunteers to help...
Cutest Leopard Cub Caught on Camera Along Mountain Pass
A sweet reminder of how lucky we are to share our natural spaces with spotted cats!...
Tiny Turtle Kai Returns to Ocean After 6-Year Fight to...
A tiny turtle that once fit into the palm of a hand has finally returned to the...
South Africans Are Rallying Around Baby Mianké’s ICU Fight
Mianké’s tiny lungs are fighting through RSV and pneumonia right now but her parents...
Bottles, Tyres, and Even a Mattress Collected At Save a...
520 cleanups (and counting) and an overall 57 tonnes of trash removed for Cape Town’s...
Why This World Bee Day Should Matter to Everyone!
A little reminder today of how the tiny pollinators in our gardens are doing the...
Good News Just Got Furrier as Oneplan Joins the Good Things...
Every week, Good Things Guy shares stories about animals that make South Africans...
Kennel Donation to Bring Warmth and Shelter to 10 Special...
Ten precious souls who have long been exposed to harsh storms and icy nights in...
Stranded in a Flooded Vineyard, Saved by a Village: River’s...
After a dog was spotted struggling to stay afloat in a flooded vineyard, Vredendal...
Local Agency Wins International Award for Event on SA’s...
Chaos Theory brought it all to the Table, literally. Cape Town, South Africa (20...
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda Triggers US Emergency...
A renewed Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has triggered international concern after...
Family Finds Their Missing Dog After Three Days of Flooding...
When their home had become submerged by floodwaters, Rex went missing. They searched...
Explainer: What Last Week’s Storm Says About Climate Change
Models suggest winter storms will become less frequent but more severe. South...
Chatsworth Ready to Hit the Ground Running for Youth Day
The annual Fieldshill Water Athletic Club fun run returns this Youth Day with a...
The Settlers High School Jazz Band Makes History at BandSlam...
Blowing the competition away with their smooth sounds, powerful vocals and impressive...
Ismaeel Risked His Life to Comfort a Dog Owner in a Time...
When a dog was tragically struck by a taxi during the chaos of the late afternoon...
Eliud Kipchoge Arrives in Cape Town as Mother City Chases...
Thousands of runners are expected in the Mother City this weekend, but it is Eliud...
Togo Opens Borders to African Passport Holders in Major...
In a landmark move for continental integration, the West African nation of Togo...
Inside the Rise of South Africa’s Next Generation of Fighters
From national champions to personal transformations, the athletes behind Forge MMA...
It’s National Rescue Dog Day – Easy Ways to Be a Hero!
Somewhere in a shelter, a dog is doing its very best ‘pick meeee!’ face. There are...
This Recipe for a South African Childhood Treat is Racking...
Here’s a delicious blast from the past! Plus, the recipe for it. Because you’ll...
Incredible Visits From Pack of 13 African Wild Dogs in...
Thirteen pairs of eyes glow back at a camera trap…plus a lucky duck for decoration!...
South African Duo Finish Gruelling 152km Ocean Swim Challenge
The 66km Double False Bay Crossing completed a brutal three-part ocean series aimed...
The Elephant Who Just Wanted Fresh Water
John the elephant was known for causing chaos… until one ranger discovered what...
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Comment on 13-Year-Old’s Homemade Kennel Sparks Wave of...
Sihle's dog should not be banished outside, especially in this bitter cold. The...
DWP PIP claimants may be able to backdate other benefits
People who claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may be able to access other...
Brave the Cold to Support the NSRI This Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is happening on 21 June, and the NSRI is inviting you to brave...
SA University Wins a Global Architecture Award for Pedagogy!
The University of Pretoria’s architecture department has won an international award...
South African Stories for South African Kids! Say HELLO...
Real South African stories are getting a magical new makeover as Good Things Guy...
Watch An “Emergency Board Meeting” Beside a Flooded Road...
Instead of avoiding puddles, the team’s hilarious roadside “emergency board meeting”...
A Small Soup Kitchen Making a Big Difference in the Heart...
Jackie’s Soup Kitchen is reminding struggling families that even in the hardest...
These Good Dogs Are Saving South Africa’s Wildlife!
Did you know that some of the most important conservation work in South Africa happens...
Beaumont Primary Honours the General Workers Who Restored...
When devastating floods hit Beaumont Primary School, their dedicated general workers...
South African Ultra Runner Lodelia Kombrink Taking On 166km...
Every kilometre of Lodelia Kombrink’s 166km mountain challenge will support Matla...
SA University Builds Its Own Concrete 3D Printer And Saves...
Importing the technology was expensive and complicated, so the University of the...
Three Jack Russell Musketeers Reunited…It Looks Like Forever!
The three Jack Russells are out of the shelter and in a loving home. The family...
New Farming Initiative Turns Youth Unemployment into Opportunity
Twenty young South Africans are building farming businesses from compact solar-powered...
WATCH: Richmond Gives Travelling American Skateboarder...
The travelling skater shared his excitement after locals showed up in numbers to...
Simplest Sweet Gifts Spread All the Joy Amongst KZN’s Elderly
The look on their faces is everything. Even the smallest gestures of kindness bring...
It’s Time to Trust Your Gut This World IBD Day
Tomorrow is World IBD Day. People living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are...
From Joburg To Durban: Cyclists Raise Over R300K On Emotional...
A five-day cycling challenge from Johannesburg to Durban raised over R300,000 while...
Jeppe High Girls Wrap St Giles Residents in Winter Warmth...
Winter is here. And while some of us can easily reach for something cosy to shield...
South Africa’s Gift Leotlela Wins Dramatic 100m Showdown...
Gift Leotlela secured the biggest win of his career so far after holding off some...
Community Unites to Bring Hope and Roofs Back to 7de Laan...
When five families in Strandfontein lost everything to a sudden blaze, the community...
SA Researcher Dr Monika Moir Awarded R14 Million Grant...
Stellenbosch University’s Dr Monika Moir has landed a major R14 million international...
Midlands Community Knits Over 300 Blankets for the Needy!
The Midlands community knitted to do their bit, creating warm blankets for hundreds...
Team Zonke’s Young Riders Receive Boost With New Motorcycle...
Now with the donation of two new motorcycles, the Maletsatsi Foundation says the...
Dua Saleh is on a quest for home, humanity and renewal
The Sudanese-American artist explores grief, natural disasters, and the human yearning...