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Grace and compassion – the cornerstones in my mental health journey
Akona did not let an attempted carjacking and psychotic episode derail her from being the mother her son deserves.
Read moreSharing her story to heal the wounds of her past
She has no regrets about her past despite a childhood filled with abuse and trauma. Read moreForeign nationals talk about their struggles in finding a home away from home
The Sister Mura Foundation is providing medical, financial, and emotional support while upskilling foreign nationals living with HIV/AIDS in SA. Read moreA dream deferred leads to a life of leadership and success
Olefile Masangane has achieved what he thought would be impossible.
Read moreStorytelling breaks stereotypes about criminals
Father Babychan Arackathara has been working as a chaplain in SA’s prisons for over 20 years. He is an advocate of the human rights of prisoners and restorative justice, bringing healing to offenders as well as victims and their families.
Read moreA story of resilience and love, above all else
Aspiring film producer Lyndall Stephenson on her What's Your Story? experience in SA.
Read moreHealing the legacy of apartheid in Lenasia
Russel Abrahams, a pastor in Lenasia, is using stories to help bridge divides in his community and a neighbouring area.
Read moreMy journey of growth
I got called names like “kwerekwere” because I couldn’t speak or understand any of the South African languages.
Read moreOvercoming prejudice at work and in sports
The journey across the racial divide to shared empathy has been – and still is – a difficult and complex one, but stories like Zikisa’s and Maqubela's give us hope.
Read moreDavid’s love letter
His only connection to his birth mother is a letter, two pieces of gold jewellery, and a teddy bear. Now he wants to know more about the mother who gave him up for adoption as a baby. Read moreDefying culture
Cultural norms and traditions are beautiful and complex, but in Nellie’s case, they were used as a weapon against her. Read moreMy mother gave me up for adoption
Mmashikwane’s view and experience of family changed radically when she was 10. Hers is a story of learning the value of family and community.
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