Local Heroes
‘Selfless and generous woman making a valuable contribution’
In the farming community of Lilyvale near Kidd’s Beach, 50-year-old Vathiswa Mazolwana is working to support children and families living with poverty, unemployment and ...
Lilly Oliver continuing in mom’s selfless work caring for strays
In a quiet corner of East London, Lilly Oliver, 29, is carrying on a family tradition rooted in compassion and care for animals. What began in ...
NPO founder turns her pain into helping other women rise again
After losing her mother during the Covid-19 pandemic, 35-year-old former teacher Sisanda Kopolo turned her pain into purpose by starting nonprofit ...
Football club founder changing young lives, one ...
Knowing how it feels to go without, entrepreneur ...
Foundation works to uplift people in rural communities
Driven by a passion to support rural families overlooked by the system, 52-year-old Nosintu Gwebindlala, wife of Chief ...
Mdantsane man committed to creating opportunities for those who need it most
Mdantsane’s Elihle Yiliwe has a powerful impact on young lives across the Eastern Cape through education, mentorship ...
Retired principal continues his passion for helping others
Retired John Bisseker Senior Secondary School principal Raman Khandoo dedicates his life to helping others, from ...
Mission to help people reclaim their stories, culture and knowledge
Odwa Bungu from Mdantsane is helping change lives in townships and rural areas through the power of reading, writing ...
Turning grief into grace: Myrtle Fleming’s lifelong mission of healing
After losing her 21-year-old son in 1990, Myrtle Fleming could have been broken by grief. Instead, she chose to turn ...
Young athlete’s remarkable feats not about self-glory but bigger purpose
East London resident Joel Smith, 20, dedicates his free time to raising funds for vulnerable children at the Kings ...
Round Table gives back to community with meaningful events
A group of dedicated East London men, members of Round Table East London No 1, spend their year turning compassion ...
Boxing academy founder’s influence stretches far beyond the ring
From the village of KwaMekeni in Ngqamakhwe to the heart of Mdantsane, 58-year-old boxing and fitness coach Zolani ...
Lusikisiki massacre sparked mission to uplift community
Lwandile Gcume was moved by the Lusikisiki massacre, which claimed 18 lives in 2024 in the crime-ridden Ngobozana ...
Intertown patrollers founder tireless in efforts to help communities
Intertown patrollers, led by founder and chair Anele Mkhangelwa, are driving the mandate to restore safety in metro ...
Lilly of the Valley NPO brings fragrance of hope, compassion to the vulnerable
Shaped by her mother’s selflessness and kindness, Rochelle de Klerk has become a beacon of hope in her community.
Inga Mkalali has unwavering commitment to uplift others
At just 19 years old, Inga Mkalali proves dynamite truly comes in small packages. A Local Hero nominee and rising ...
Lungiswa Rhumsha on a mission to create jobs and develop skills
After completing her studies and facing challenges in finding a job, Willowvale-born Lungiswa Rhumsha took matters ...
A guardian angel for autistic youngsters
Unathi Ndzube, founder of the Our Legacy in Art, Modelling and Beauty Academy, is a shining light for young people ...
Community coach helps youth keep eye on the ball
In the heart of Parkside, East London, one man is making a big difference in the lives of young people. Benjamin ...
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