13+ hour, 6+ min ago  (564+ words) Therapy dog Toffee Beanz helps children feel calmer and more secure during trauma therapy sessions at the Jelly Beanz Foundation. When people think of heroes, they often picture firefighters, doctors, or first responders. Few would picture a golden retriever gently…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (726+ words) Steph Mellor, Simon's Town I am writing with deep concern and heartbreak regarding the treatment of elderly residents who attended recent South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) outreach sessions at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre over the past few weeks,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (275+ words) Image: Letter to the Editor Lindsey Concer, head of fundraising at Animal Rescue Organisation As I approached my 39th birthday, I found myself thinking less about celebrating and more about how I could mark the moment in a meaningful way. Working…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (374+ words) Tears Animal Rescue staff and volunteers at work during the World Spay Day campaign, helping hundreds of cats and dogs from local communities. Hundreds of cats and dogs have been sterilised, helping prevent unwanted litters and reduce suffering, thanks to…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (722+ words) Jason Keymer, 14, from Capri Village, stands in Antarctica after overcoming a brain tumour diagnosis and months of treatment. The trip fulfilled a dream he had held since childhood. Standing on the vast ice of Antarctica - one of the most remote…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (481+ words) From left is the Childline Western Cape team of Ricki Cooper, Anthea Everson, Zizipho Siswana, Anelisa Konjwa, and Nicole Paulsen. Childline Western Cape (WC) will host an urgent fundraising concert in March as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, as the…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (529+ words) Yuri Ray is in his wheelchair at Fish Hoek beach. The family of former police officer Yuri Ray is appealing to the public for support as he battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Mr Ray, from Capri…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (517+ words) King of Kings Baptist Church in Sun Valley will host this year’s Night to Shine, a special celebration honouring people with disabilities, on Friday, February 13. King of Kings Baptist Church will roll out the red carpet next week as it…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (739+ words) Dr Caitlin von Witt, a leading voice in fynbos conservation, continues to inspire those around her as she faces a serious health challenge. After years spent safeguarding South Africa’s fynbos, Dr Caitlin von Witt is now facing a serious health…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (525+ words) Anyone can talk a good game about caring. dotsure.co.za would rather roll up their sleeves and show it. For them, wholehearted pet insurance isn’t a catchy line – it’s a promise they live by. A long-term commitment to pets,…...