Isabella Schmidt

When Justice Falters: The Cwecwe Case and South Africa’s Ongoing Struggle With Gender-Based Violence

The Cwecwe case shines a harsh light on South Africa’s struggle to protect children from genderbased violence. It shows how…

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Bergwater’s Promise: Sanctuary and Struggle in the Karoo

Bergwater Farm in South Africa’s dry Karoo is home to over 200 rescued donkeys, but its future is uncertain due…

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Uniting Youth to Combat Corruption: Shaping a Future of Integrity

Youth today are stepping up to fight against corruption, bringing fresh energy and bright ideas to the cause. With around…

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A Wave of Empowerment: The Totalsports Women’s Race in Cape Town

The Totalsports Women’s Race in Cape Town is a lively annual event where thousands of women run or walk through…

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Cape Town’s Visionary Water Strategy

Cape Town is on a mission to secure its water future with an exciting new plan called the New Water…

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The Ongoing Vigil: Safeguarding Public Spaces in a Modern City

The city works hard to keep parks, libraries, and clinics safe and open for everyone by using security guards, cameras,…

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Keeping Cape Town Safe: Uniting Community, Knowledge, and Action on World Drowning Prevention Day

Every year on July 25, Cape Town joins the world to remember those lost to drowning and to teach water…

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Shadows and Green: Unpacking a Fisantekraal Dagga Bust and Cape Town’s Urban Policing Struggles

On August 9, 2025, Cape Town Metro Police made a big drug bust in Fisantekraal, finding nearly 3.5 kilograms of…

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The Enduring Impact of Student Debt: NSFAS and the Struggle for Equity in South African Universities

NSFAS helps many South African students from poor backgrounds go to university by paying for their fees and living costs,…

4 months ago

Science Diplomacy and the Empowerment of Women: Lessons from the South African-Tunisian Collaboration

The South AfricanTunisian collaboration has been a bright example of how teamwork in science can empower women. By sharing research,…

4 months ago

Turbulence and Transit: The Struggle for Safe Mobility in Cape Town’s Helderberg Basin

In Cape Town’s Helderberg Basin, minibus taxis are a lifeline for many, but fierce battles between rival taxi groups make…

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South Africa Charts a Bold Course for Tourism Transformation

South Africa is setting an exciting new path to transform its tourism by making travel easier, safer, and more diverse.…

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Nandi Nyembe: A Legacy of Strength, Talent, and Perseverance

Nandi Nyembe was a strong and talented South African actress whose work over fifty years touched many hearts. From her…

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Building Futures: Mentorship and the Redemption of South Africa’s Fatherless Boys

Mentorship gives fatherless boys in South Africa a chance to find strong, caring men who guide them with kindness and…

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Where City Meets Wild: Cape Town’s Atlantic Coast and the Unexpected Bonds of Beach Life

Along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast, people and wildlife live side by side with kindness and care. Surfers and locals watch…

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Guardians of Parliamentary Integrity: The Essential Role of Legal Advisers in South Africa’s Democracy

Legal advisers in South Africa’s Parliament work quietly but powerfully to make sure all laws follow the Constitution. They check…

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