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AT THE BEACH | Navigating grief, memories of Nahoon Reef, and saltwater therapy

Confronting deep grief and survivor's guilt after the loss of close friends, a surfer reflects on fond memories at Nahoon Reef, the power of faith, and the healing comfort of the ocean.

SANCA Central Eastern Cape representatives engage with third-year psychology students at Rhodes University during a guest lecture on substance use disorders.

Social Impact Enterprise Award nominee | SANCA's Mabika puts families at the heart of recovery

At SANCA Central Eastern Cape, director Nokuthula Mabika champions a holistic recovery model that looks beyond rehabilitation to restore families, rebuild trust, and support reintegration into community life.

Comedican Barry Hilton is bringing his show 'Audience Unplugged' to  Bay Collective in Beacon Bay on Thursday.
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Veteran comedian Barry Hilton champions laughter and mental wellbeing on Eastern Cape tour

Veteran South African comedian Barry Hilton brings his unscripted 'Audience Unplugged' tour to the Eastern Cape, blending decades of stand-up mastery with candid conversations about mental wellbeing.

Where do we come from? And where are we going? This is the Eastern Cape’s view of our galaxy, the Milky Way, lying low in the western sky. The photograph was taken by retired Rhodes maths education Prof Marc Schäfer from his home-built observatory in the Winterberg a few days ago. He said: 'The visible Milky Way is a blend of between 200 and 400-billion stars, although we can only discern a tiny fraction of about 2,500 in our sky with our naked eye. For me, the sight of the Milky Way reminds me of how unique and small we are and also stirs in me a profound sense of significance to be part of this universe. Just the fact that I can stand here and marvel at the sight of our galaxy, and ask difficult questions about the universe contributes to this significance.'

When light departs and returns to the heavens

A swimmer recounts the tragic loss of friend Janine Lochrenberg to a great white shark off Orient Beach, reflecting on grief, community, and humanity's profound connection to the ocean.

Protestors call for the resigntion of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu as they name him responsible for the Israeli failure during the October 7 Hamas attack on November 04, 2023 in Jerusalem.

Three years on, Israeli rescuer cannot escape October 7

Years after the October 7 attack, Israeli volunteer rescuer Natan Kenig continues to grapple with severe psychological trauma after months of collecting victims' remains at the Nova festival and surrounding areas.