Every city has people who need others to show up. This Mandela Day, Ladles of Love is asking the people of Johannesburg and Cape Town to do exactly that. The organisation is inviting residents, families, schools, faith communities, local businesses, companies and neighbourhood groups of ALL suburbs in these cities to become Hands-On Heroes by […]
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Every Mandela Day, South Africans answer the call to make a difference. Across the country, people dedicate 67 minutes to uplifting others by serving meals, painting schools, planting trees, mentoring young people and supporting those in need. But what if your 67 minutes could leave a legacy of hope? What if they could help save
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South African actress and television personality Angelique Gerber and former Mrs South Africa 2020, entrepreneur and women’s advocate Jacqueline Ferns have officially launched Unscripted with Angie and Jacs, a new YouTube-based talk platform taking on the conversations many women are having privately, but rarely publicly. Unscripted (in proud partnership with production company CoolerBox Brothers) brings
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In June, the world pauses to mark Cancer Survivors Day, a day of celebration for those who have survived, and inspiration for those who have just been told they have a fight ahead of them. For Joshua (AKA Josh), a 29-year-old from Cape Town, this day carries deep personal meaning. Eight years ago, he was
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As South Africa marks Child Protection Week, the conversation around keeping children safe cannot be limited to policies, awareness campaigns or moments of crisis. For safeguarding to be effective, it must become part of everyday life in schools, homes and communities. Children are most likely to thrive when emotional safety, trust and support are built
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KFC Add Hope is now live on Mr D, giving customers a simple way to add a R2 donation at checkout and support child-feeding programmes with every eligible order. The launch brings one of South Africa’s most familiar hunger-fighting donation mechanics into a platform built around everyday convenience. For Mr D customers, the experience is
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The third Mighty Men Conference is scheduled to take place in Mossel Bay from 8 to 10 May this year, and South African men from all corners of the country are encouraged to mark their calendars and register for a gathering that promises to once again offer a life-changing experience. Important to note is that
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For widows and their children, celebratory moments typically associated with togetherness can often sharpen feelings of loneliness. Zanele Elane Ngubane knows that feeling well. It is why she started the Mesuliwezinyembezi Support Group in Durban, and why she continues to create spaces for connection and support for others navigating similar journeys. At their annual Family
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Every year on 17 April, World Haemophilia Day is observed to raise awareness for the rare blood disease. And this year, Rare Diseases South Africa (RDSA) is calling on all South Africans to use this day for more than a symbolic show of support. According to Kelly du Plessis, founder and CEO of RDSA, “For
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South African families must prioritise compassion and emotional awareness in child development. According to Momentum Group’s Staff Volunteering Programme specialist Patronella Sono, the words parents use, the examples they set and the values they share fundamentally shape how children understand kindness, empathy and their role in the world. “Parenting is perhaps the most profound responsibility
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