From losing his job during the pandemic to running a thriving organic plot, Daniel is inspiring his community and the next generation of farmers. Knysna, South Africa (21 September…
Dr Zanele Ntshidi’s Smart Irrigation Tool helps farmers save water and boost yields, putting South Africa in the spotlight at the 4th World Irrigation Forum. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (21…
A high school field trip introduced Anelisiwe Valuvalu to an innovative and locally produced solution to address the severe issue of period poverty in her community, leading to a ripple…
Jackie May highlighted why South Africa must reimagine its relationship with textiles from natural fibres and cultural heritage to the everyday choices we make about what we wear. Cape…
Students turned recycling into runway-ready ‘trashion’, and some of the looks were properly jaw-dropping. Johannesburg, South Africa (13 August 2025) – St Mary’s has a tradition that’s as clever…
At 72 and 75, Lisa and Colin could be enjoying quiet days at home. Instead, they’re building a crèche out of plastic bottles and changing the world for an entire…
A school in the Western Cape were wowed by a duo who donned dance-ready attire made out of materials rarely seen on a runway, re-purposed shopping bags! Thanks to a…
South African artist Ricollin Moodley, best known for his lipstick portraits, is flexing a new kind of creativity by turning unassuming shopping bags into fashion pieces! South Africa (12…
A community rooftop garden in Hillbrow grows from unconventional items like old tyres. Nurtured with utmost care, it helps feed marginalised people while serving as an outdoor classroom for those…
Pinelands High School matrics Adam Gibbon and Christopher Collier-Reed are off to China, where they will be representing South Africa at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition, thanks to their…
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“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” - Bob Riley
