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The Story of Preston Jongbloed

 As a young boy growing up in Heideveld on the Cape Flats, Preston Jongbloed dreamed about becoming a professional football player and flying on a plane. Read more

We got by each day even though we were not rich

 Mashudu, a young woman from Limpopo, shares her story of growing up in poverty - yet being able to triumph above her circumstances. Read more

I have lived a life of pain

 South African actor Israel Sipho Matseke Zulu (Israel Makoe) opens up about his name, growing up in Alexandra township and how being incarcerated changed his life. Read more

My life in pictures

 From humble beginnings to finally achieving one of her biggest goals, Dimakatso shares her story with us Read more