stories of hope
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‘Son of the soil’ takes significant strides in the winemaking industry
From farmworker’s son to wine executive, Denzel-Jonathan Swarts is opening the South African wine industry to young people of colour.
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GALLERY | Mitchells Plain models shine on elite runway
Jade van Heerden from Mitchells Plain wins Look In Lens 2026, marking two consecutive years the community has claimed a top modelling prize.
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Beacon Valley woman overcomes debilitating grief to take to the skies
Young Beacon Valley woman, Lucreatia Hoffman, overcame personal tragedy to achieve her childhood dream of becoming an Emirates flight attendant.
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‘Mayor of Mitchells Plain’ recounts journey from addiction to hope
Marvin Sampson, the unofficial mayor of Mitchells Plain, didn’t always have it all together – recently celebrating his 16th year of recovery from addiction.
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Proportional councillor went from rock bottom to role model
From tik addict to councillor — Rochelle Minnaar’s harrowing journey through addiction, rape, and redemption fuels her fight for change.
