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Raising better boys
Westonaria-based non-profit ADOPT A SON is redefining masculinity and supporting vulnerable boys through early mentorship, emotional guidance, and family empowerment.
Trust: The Most Valuable Thing We Give Away for Free
Explore the profound role of trust in our daily lives, from personal interactions to societal institutions. This article delves into the 'Trust Deficit', the distinction between…
Mballet, a garden that grew from concrete
Mbalenhle Mkhatshwa, founder of Mballet Dance Academy, is transforming lives in Tembisa. From her grandmother's backyard, she's created a ballet studio providing children with…
Sarah Waller
Sarah Waller discovered that one honest admission could spark a movement. When she spoke openly about feeling lonely and disconnected, thousands of women responded with the same…
Lawyers swop robes for hiking boots as new initiative tackles burnout
Amid growing concern over burnout and poor mental health in the legal profession, a new initiative aimed at helping lawyers connect outside the workplace has launched its first…
‘Gliding Through The Gallery’: Mpumi Mayisa's mission to democratise art
Gliding Through The Gallery, founded by Mpumi Mayisa, is transforming the art scene in Johannesburg by making galleries accessible and welcoming to everyone. What started as…
There will not be another Maria McCloy
Those who loved her remember a woman who gave everything — to her art, to her city, and to every person lucky enough to have her in their corner
Maria McCloy made Johannesburg feel possible
Friends, creatives and a city in mourning gathered to celebrate the woman who helped shape how Johannesburg saw itself after 1994.
Inside ‘Mgidi Moms’: Where tradition, love and celebration meet
From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage
How community partnerships are building youth skills and business resilience
South Africa’s economic reality continues to test both households and businesses. Inflationary pressure, rising operational costs and constrained consumer spending have created a…
Festivals: When celebration becomes a catalyst for change
Events such as the Luxurious Marble Circus is backed by sponsorship that brings people together, creates jobs and is a driver for social and environmental change
Let’s club together to foster dialogue and promote tolerance in the age of social media
Organisations such as The 1926 Club foster rational discussion and respectful disagreement to counter online isolation and echo chambers
Acid mine drainage: South Africa can learn from Japan’s experience of toxic waste dumping
The government needs to form partnerships with communities, including businesses, which should empower employees to create a shared vision of environmental sustainability
Baby Savers South Africa fights back as Gauteng department cracks down on centres
Organisations are going to court to challenge the constitutionality of Children’s Act provisions
A season of joy and reflection
An African Christmas is a time to ponder the joy, challenges and resilience that define the festive season – and perhaps for a rethink