Growing up in a shack in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Matimba Mabonda understood the importance of safe and affordable housing. Today, the University of Cape Town graduate
For many children, a worn-out pair of school shoes is more than an inconvenience. It can affect their confidence, expose them to ridicule, and make
For many South Africans, waste reclaimers are an invisible part of the country’s recycling system. For Aphiwe Koti, they are environmental stewards whose work deserves
In a community where unemployment and food insecurity remain significant challenges, Anna Kgaretswe is proving that a small piece of land can become a powerful
In the heart of Tembisa, east of Johannesburg, Moabelo Nzimande is turning waste into something children cannot resist, a chance to jump, laugh and play.
Children growing up in Scottsville, Cape Town, face a daily reality shaped by gang violence, territorial boundaries and limited safe spaces. In an area divided
