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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.

Making the most of his university degree

Growing up in Alex, Fana aspired for a better life and he has achieved it. Now, he works to inspire others to make good financial decisions rather than being influenced by what they see in the media.

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. He also shares some of his lessons about the value of money and the impact it has on our relationships.

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

Desmond shares his experience of using self-discipline to overcome the financial setbacks to improve his life and make better financial choices. “Nothing is impossible, as long as you know which direction you want your life to take.”

Financial education can help women overcome their burdens

Women should know their worth and be honest about their financial challenges. "Women need to be reached from a young age so that by the time they begin to have financial responsibilities, they are equipped to make good decisions," says Portia.

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?

Beyond The River film heroes go neck-to-neck in canoe marathon

Heroes of Heartlines film Beyond the River Siseko Ntondini and Piers Cruickshanks went neck-to-neck in a recent canoe marathon

How to address our fears around reconnection as lockdown eases

"We are all in different spaces of COVID-19, some have lost their lives. We are all affected but impacted differently, and we have to be mindful that our surviving and thriving depends on our interconnectedness" - Merrishia Singh-Naicker

How to close the gap between good values and ethical behaviour

"...if you are involved in this heartless corruption which risks the lives of people and leaves the poor to live in abject poverty you are denying the very tenets of your faith." – Rev. Frank Chikane

The State of South African Fatherhood: The webinar series

Here are the highlights of Heartlines 4-part webinar series on South African fatherhood.

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