Basetsana Kumalo is a beauty queen, but she’s also so much more. She teaches us that true beauty is about having a heart filled with love and generosity. Her story shows us that if you have courage and determination, you can achieve your dreams – whatever they may be.
I once had a dream, so small and light, I kept it in a box. I kept it hidden, safe and sound, in my drawer of socks.
Lonwabo loves helping grandmother grow vegetables to make delicious meals for the family. He dreams of opening a restaurant one day and cooking just like his granny.
Little Karabo watches all the grown-ups in her family, and wonders, ‘What do I do? What do I know?’
Oliver James took a deep breath as he stood before the enormous grey-bricked building of Westwood High School. The sign above the double doors looked as intimidating as a castle gate. He adjusted the straps of his brand-new backpack and glanced around nervously. For most kids, starting high school was exciting. A fresh start. New…
Tanya and Olivia were twins, but you would never have guessed it if you met them. Olivia was the loud one, the mischievous one, the one who could convince a squirrel to give her its last nut just by flashing her cheeky grin. Tanya, on the other hand, was quiet, thoughtful, and preferred the company…
Rudhraa clutched her favorite book, The Secret Garden, close to her chest as the airplane rumbled through the clouds. Her dark brown eyes peeked out the window, watching the land below shrink into a patchwork of tiny squares. She wasn’t sure if she was excited or scared – probably both. Moving to a new country…