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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National counselling and support service Baby Line will conduct its next KwaZulu-Natal hospital outreach visit on 24 March 2026 – bringing care, counselling support and encouragement to new mothers at Durban’s Victoria Mxenge Hospital. Baby Line is an online and telephone counselling and support service for vulnerable mothers in crisis. In addition to the counselling
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At 25, Kaitlin should be living independently. At 18, Lihle should be finishing school. Instead, both are fighting for their lives against aplastic anaemia (AA): a rare blood disease that leaves patients vulnerable to infections, uncontrolled bleeding and severe anaemia. A stem cell transplant gives approximately 80% of patients a real chance at recovery –
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This is one call that can’t be ignored. No spam. No robocall. Just a real opportunity to save lives. Following the festive season, blood collections across the country have decreased, while the need for blood has remained constant and critical. In response, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has launched a national blood donation
Ring, ring! South Africa’s blood supply is calling. Will you answer? Read More »