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For four years, Ntomboxolo Mrubata (38) did not know that she was in an emotionally abusive relationship.

She was involved with a man who continuously hurled insults at her and made her feel worthless.

A sea rescue base in Cape Town is home to 11 brave women who are finding opportunities for personal growth, while also assisting with important operations such as responding to accidents in the ocean. 

Despite having her dreams put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), registered nurse Zandile Mawela (27) remains determined to obtain her master’s degree and work overseas. 

Brigadier Mashadi Selepe is a hero within the South African Police Service (SAPS).

When Bulelwa Makonxa (28) could not find a job after graduating from an agricultural college, she started her own farm to create a job for herself and members of her community.  

Pupils who are battling with a subject can now speak directly to a tutor who will help them understand their work. 

The North West Department of Education is bringing the classroom closer to learners through a programme called Dial-a-Tutor. 

Pupils in grades eight to 12 who call a toll-free number receive personal tutoring from a subject specialist.

Those who have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease will have to keep explaining the dangers of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to them. 

Alzheimer’s is an illness of the brain that affects memory, the ability to understand and logic and reasoning, among other things.

The development coordinator for Rowing South Africa (RowSA), Virginia Mabaso, has made incredible strides in developing rowing in South Africa, getting children from all sectors of society involved in the sport. 

The Western Cape Government has helped establish over 1 500 household food gardens over the past three months, through the ‘One Home, One Garden’ campaign, which was started to help people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting the mental health of millions of people around the world. People affected by the disease or by its economic impacts, often feel high levels of stress and anxiety. For some people, the difficult situations they face can be too much to bear, and they may even consider taking their own lives.