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A huge animal welfare effort in Mitchells Plain has helped give 103 cats a healthier future while also preventing thousands of unwanted litters down the line.

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After cataracts stole Tokozile Lamana’s sight and the livelihood she loved, a life-changing surgery helped her return to farming. In a beautiful full-circle moment, she chose to share the fruits of her restored vision with others waiting for the same miracle.

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Zoology research at the University of the Free State gets a boost with the opening of an upgraded nematology lab and the unveiling of a specialised microscope, believed to be the first of its kind in Africa.

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Online noise can get all too overwhelming. South African conversationalist, Chaz Dubé, is clearing the cache on toxic internet culture by opening up her home to serve up a full spread of delicious food, joy and real conversations.

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The South African endurance athlete conquered a gruelling 230km five-day stage race, finishing second in the women’s category after only receiving her entry five weeks before the event.

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The final whistle sparked celebrations across the country as fans reacted to South Africa’s first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout stage qualification.

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A dune at Pennington Beach has been restored over the years thanks to a local family, the Pennington Conservancy and community members who’ve helped along the way.

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A giant wire fish with a ‘massive appetite for recycling’ is on a mission to teach the next generation about sustainability and clean up communities across South Africa.

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More than 200 people laced up their takkies for Stellenbosch University’s annual Social Justice Walk on Youth Day this year, making it the biggest turnout since the event began.

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A winter blanket donation from the Rotary Club of Rosebank brings relief to vulnerable children supported by Charity Begins With Me.

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Over the past five years, 21 talented women have, by using nothing but their creativity and materials that could have easily ended up in a landfill, created the most stunning bags, containers, mats, hats, and home décor items, all made by hand.

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Tomorrow is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Read this before bringing your pooch to your place of work.

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A talented group of University of Pretoria student-athletes will represent both the institution and South Africa across six sporting codes, continuing TuksSport’s proud tradition of combining academic and sporting excellence.

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Sarah Barratt is the second woman in the competition’s 15-year history to take the top honour of Safari Guide of the Year!

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The Maletsatsi Foundation is encouraging South Africans to support vulnerable children through a monthly R67 donation, proving that meaningful change can begin with the smallest contribution.

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By gathering its Youth Skills Development alumni for the first time, the Amy Foundation is celebrating a powerful milestone that highlights the impact of its youth programmes in creating lasting pathways to employment and financial independence for young people.

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Monday evening’s weather on Table Mountain was cold, wet and unforgiving, but the heroes of Wilderness Search and Rescue braved it anyway. They relied on their training, exceptional judgment, technical ability, and calm competence to save three climbers.

Read this incredible rescue story: https://t.co/02P2Iz1BwC

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The week that started with a boat ride back to freedom…

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Every day, Lucky helped flowers and trees grow, but he was also growing something even bigger… his own dreams.

This is part of our Good Things Guy "Storybook" adventures... articles that have been adapted for kids!

You can read the full story to your kids (or even to yourself) here: https://t.co/ulukzI1g0s