
Steenberg woman turns broken pieces into a new story
Accord Creative Works is a creative and expressive initiative founded by Michelle van Staden Abrahams, a retired nurse, widow, mother, mosaic artist, and author from Steenberg, Cape Town. Rooted in the philosophy of restoration, the venture was born from the

A journey of love, strength and advocacy
Life, for Joy Davids, changed forever at the age of 34 when her only child was diagnosed with Down syndrome shortly after birth. “I remember holding my breath as the doctor confirmed the diagnosis,” Joy recalls. “I felt shocked, worried

Parenting as an Autistic mom
There is nothing as powerful and beautiful as the heart of a mother. She understands and accepts that each of her children is unique and deserving of a special kind of love. Keisha Williams, granddaughter of the late Willie Martin,

Life in Calitzdorp: Through the eyes of a mother
Like many parents living in small towns, Lezanne Wagner is aware of the challenges facing young people in Calitzdorp – a historic agricultural town along Route 62 in the Klein Karoo. For Lezanne, a proud resident of the town, it

Bronwyn Maasdorp: In a league of her own
Bronwyn Maasdorp (30) from Bloemfontein is making her mark in an industry traditionally dominated by men. On 28 March 2026, she proved exactly what she’s capable of when she walked away with Best Female Car and Best Female Clean Engine

Atlantis cake artist builds his own brand
What happens when talent, necessity, and technology meet at the right moment? For Reon Speelman (34) from Atlantis, it marked the beginning of a new chapter — one where he doesn’t just bake cakes but builds a brand. He grew

From Brokenness to Bold Leadership
At 47, Charlene Elliot from Wellington has built a life defined not by circumstance, but by conscious choice. As a leader, activist, pageant finalist, and community leader, she represents resilience in action. Her journey is not one of overnight success,

Atlantis Teens Shine in SA Ballroom Competition
Atlantis ballroom dancers Darren Jade Poggenpoel (17) and Mckenzie Jennifer Gordon (13) have made their community proud after returning home as champions on 25 April 2026. The talented duo competed in Boksburg, Gauteng, at Woodlands International College, where they secured

A mother and daughter’s journey with Autism
One of the most devastating things for any parent is watching their child live with a condition they cannot change or fix. Parents cannot take the pain away, cannot fight the battles for their children, and cannot make the world

No limit for Atlantis duo
Two young stars from Atlantis, Western Cape, are making waves in South Africa’s Ballroom dance scene. Siblings Lauren Jarvis (17) and Cameron Jarvis (15) have already amassed an impressive collection of 146 trophies, 123 certificates, and 206 medals. Among their
