Articles – Heartlines

Heartlines Micro-Business Relief Fund

Heartlines, together with its partners, aims to raise at least R10 million to provide once-off grants to micro-businesses damaged by looting, and connect them, where possible, to other sources of support.

Arise with courageous compassion

[Stories of Hope] Seth reflects on the difficulties of the recent unrest and destruction and shares how listening deeply to people and acknowledging their pain can help us rebuild in a more equitable, just way.

'Not all is lost' – A day of rebuilding in Alex

[Stories of Hope] Thabiso was born and raised in Alexandra and is passionate about its people and communities. He shares his story and photos of being part of a clean-up initiative in the wake of the riots and looting.

Like Water is for Fish - How Story Shapes Lives: Exclusive Books Book Launch 3 March 2021

The Exclusive Books launch was hosted by seasoned journalist and media personality Paula Fray and the conversation touched on a number of fascinating and noteworthy topics such as vulnerability, mental health and, of course, storytelling.

Like Water is for Fish: The power of story in our lives

Heartlines CEO Dr Garth Japhet has released his debut book, which weaves together stories from his life and tales from other notable South Africans, including Lillian Dube, Zapiro and Gcina Mhlophe, to show the power that stories have in our lives.

A message from Heartlines CEO, Dr Garth Japhet

Dr Garth Japhet, Heartlines CEO, gives a round-up of how things went for Heartlines in 2020.

Fana forged a path from being a traffic cop to a university graduate

Growing up in Alex, Fana aspired for a better life and he has achieved it.

He hustled for every penny as a child to survive. Today Jeff teaches valuable money lessons

He was an impressionable young man and Jeff says his attitude towards money was shaped by the fact that he would follow a group of boys who worked for a well-known criminal.

We all have untapped skills that we can use to improve our finances

Joe Masilela believes we can use the talents we are born with to create a living and end poverty.

South Africa’s youth can succeed financially through self-discipline

Self-leadership and entrepreneurship can help young people become financially independent.

Financial education can help women overcome their burdens

Women should know their worth and be honest about their financial challenges.

Re-finding fellowship in a COVID-19 world

This year, COVID-19 has forced the church to find new ways to fellowship and create connections in a sometimes isolated, fearful environment. So how have church leaders and communities been staying connected, and how are they reconnecting?