Steve has just done something incredible! He’s walked 300 km, from Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay, in his ongoing mission to raise over a million rand to help fund the…
One of South Africa’s most iconic drives has just been ranked number one in the world, putting it ahead of some of the planet’s most famous routes. Garden Route,…
Photographer Martin Ras captured a rare glimpse of a police diver’s compassion and bravery, and the NSRI’s life-saving work. Garden Route, South Africa (25 March 2026) – Mossel Bay…
New room to run, hop, stretch, and do zoomies in! Garden Route, South Africa (18 March 2026) – When we think about what animals at a shelter might need,…
He’s pulled dogs out of drains, rushed to stranded sheep on the highway, sat in courtrooms fighting for justice, and answered calls in the early hours of New Year’s Day….
OWL devices have been installed on the powerline along the N2 near Sedgefield, aimed at protecting flamingos flying across the Swartvlei Lagoon at night. Garden Route, South Africa (02…
George did not know what hit it on 13 February. More than a dozen of the town’s most trusted faces were locked up…for love. George, South Africa (17 February…
Another two lives have been saved from the grip of a rip current at sea. Justin earned his hero badge, and a pink life buoy proved its worth. Brenton-on-Sea…
A South African-born project tackling one of AI’s biggest blind spots (nature) has just taken home an international award! Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (28 January 2026) – Project ZOA (Zoological Open…
The Mossel Bay SPCA and animal welfare teams have been walking through smoke, ash and heartbreak, searching for survivors and helping families caught in the path of runaway fires across…
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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
