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Beautiful News partners with WaterBear to turn audiences into climate activists
Beautiful News partners with WaterBear to turn audiences into climate activists
In a new collaboration, Beautiful News and WaterBear are using the video-on-demand platform to empower people to play their part in safeguarding the planet. 23 Aug 2021 Read more

Bent, but never broken. South Africa's resilience emerges after turmoil
Bent, but never broken. South Africa's resilience emerges after turmoil


As civil unrest shook the country, it was everyday South Africans who united in solidarity to pick up the pieces, rebuild, and commit to a better future for all. 28 Jul 2021 Read more

Why conservation needs positive storytelling
Why conservation needs positive storytelling
This International Day for Biological Diversity, we need to recognise ourselves as a part of the planet's story. Harnessing the power of positive storytelling, we are bridging the gap between us and the natural world to better preserve it.
 21 May 2021 Read more

Know your 'why'. It's how we build communities
Know your 'why'. It's how we build communities
While many of us may spend our lives chasing happiness, it's meaning that is worth pursuing. Finding our purpose can help us contribute to something beyond ourselves, and lead to positive change for others beyond basic needs.
 19 Mar 2021 Read more

What pangolins taught us: We are all conservationists
What pangolins taught us: We are all conservationists
On the 10th annual World Pangolin Day, we have arrived at a unique turning point for the species. In light of the pangolin's possible role in the pandemic, we have been offered a lesson in conservation and an opportunity to restore our relationship with the natural world. 19 Feb 2021 Read more

Grit, resilience, and the creativity to overcome adversity
Grit, resilience, and the creativity to overcome adversity
There are few things in life that are in our control. But while we face an uncertain year, we have the power to reclaim our agency and choose how we show up in our own lives. 29 Jan 2021 Read more

2020: A year of pain - and possibility
2020: A year of pain - and possibility
As the year draws to its long-awaited end, now is the time to find common ground and embrace hope for the future. 14 Dec 2020 Read more

Beautiful News celebrates 4 years of proving that good news sells
Beautiful News celebrates 4 years of proving that good news sells
In four years, South Africa's fastest-growing positive news platform has become a global movement for social good. Through our stories, we are building communities, changing lives and delivering return on investment. 18 Nov 2020 Read more

Meet the South Africans fighting food insecurity from the ground up
Meet the South Africans fighting food insecurity from the ground up
South Africa may be a food secure nation, but millions still face hunger every day. Feeding the country requires a fundamental transformation of our relationship with how we grow and consume food.
 16 Oct 2020 Read more

South Africa's legacy is our spirit of resilience
South Africa's legacy is our spirit of resilience
Heritage Day is a time for us to celebrate and acknowledge one another for our distinctive histories, cultures and traditions. It's also an opportunity to reaffirm a broader South African identity - one that is rooted in resilience.
 23 Sep 2020 Read more

Hope is an action. These are the women leading us forward
Hope is an action. These are the women leading us forward
Gender-based violence plagues South Africa. It's a pernicious affliction that impacts us as individuals and a society. This Women's Day, we recognise the women who are combatting this epidemic. We must stand with them in our actions.
 7 Aug 2020 Read more

We are not superior. Our survival depends on the natural world
We are not superior. Our survival depends on the natural world
If we are to have a future, we need to reframe our relationship with the earth. This World Nature Conservation Day, it's time to tell a new story about humanity. 28 Jul 2020 Read more

Youth are not the future. They are the now
Youth are not the future. They are the now
It is the youth that are steering us forward with unwavering conviction. They are not willing to wait for change. They're leading in the present.
 15 Jun 2020 Read more

We are because of others
We are because of others
In the midst of a crisis, our first fears are for ourselves and our loved ones. But now more than ever is the time for us to build communities founded on a sense of interconnectedness. This International Day of Families, we are all one.
 15 May 2020 Read more

The South African spirit can never be contained
The South African spirit can never be contained
Freedom Day marks the momentous occasion all South Africans were given the right to vote, and the ability to choose a future for themselves. Today, the notion of freedom has taken on new meaning under lockdown. But while our movement may be limited for some time, our choices are not. 24 Apr 2020 Read more

Our health is our humanity
Our health is our humanity
Human Rights Day is cause for celebration, a recognition of the progress South Africa has made. Our rights make us who we are. But as the spread of coronavirus shows, it is our right to health that is at the crux of everything. 23 Mar 2020 Read more

Preserve our languages, uphold diversity
Preserve our languages, uphold diversity
Language is what makes us human. We are the stories we tell. But as languages worldwide are increasingly endangered, we risk losing the very thing that defines us. This International Mother Language Day, we recognise the South Africans upholding their identities. 20 Feb 2020 Read more

Everyday South Africans prove education isn't limited to the classroom
Everyday South Africans prove education isn't limited to the classroom
2020 marks the second International Day of Education. In South African classrooms, a dire lack of resources is hindering growth. But everyday people are ensuring children never lose their love for learning. 22 Jan 2020 Read more

Celebrate the people making the most of life with HIV
Celebrate the people making the most of life with HIV
South Africa has the most severe HIV epidemic in the world. This World AIDS Day, recognise the people who are raising awareness about HIV and AIDS, and celebrate their contributions to society. 29 Nov 2019 Read more

Meet the South Africans with a sustainable answer to our sanitation crisis
Meet the South Africans with a sustainable answer to our sanitation crisis
The lack of access to sanitation is a global emergency. We urgently need solutions that are safe for the people who use them and sustainable for the planet. 15 Nov 2019 Read more

Let's talk therapy. Together we can break the stigma around mental health
Let's talk therapy. Together we can break the stigma around mental health
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it's time to talk about a set of problems that afflict everyone in our society. Shifting the way we discuss emotional distress is an important first step towards healing as a nation. 10 Oct 2019 Read more

There is no South Africa without heritage
There is no South Africa without heritage
South Africa's diversity is reflected in our national heritage, which is as multifaceted and complex as our people. Heritage Day is a chance to share the things that make us unique, and to celebrate the stories that bring us together. 17 Sep 2019 Read more

What is Women's Day without equality?
What is Women's Day without equality?
Women's Day should be a time to reflect on how we can reach real equality - and to honour the women who are fighting to get there. 8 Aug 2019 Read more

We can't all be Mandela. But we can live up to his legacy
We can't all be Mandela. But we can live up to his legacy
Honouring Mandela's memory means standing up for the values that he lived for. It means choosing accountability, and playing an active role in serving your community. 10 Jul 2019 Read more

No age limit on inspiration. Celebrating the promise of our young leaders
No age limit on inspiration. Celebrating the promise of our young leaders
Around the world, young leaders are taking their future into their own hands. From South Africa to Sweden, the youth of today are working to create a vision of tomorrow that is better than today. 10 Jun 2019 Read more

Fighting for the right to love: It's time to end un-African prejudice
Fighting for the right to love: It's time to end un-African prejudice
As the world recognises the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we need to support the South Africans who are dismantling the idea that it's not African to be queer. 16 May 2019 Read more

25 years later: Freedom is a gift - and a responsibility
25 years later: Freedom is a gift - and a responsibility
This year Freedom Day marks an important anniversary for South Africa. As we celebrate 25 years of democracy, it is incumbent on all of us to stay vigilant in protecting our right to freedom. 26 Apr 2019 Read more

Beautiful News: Why South Africa's greatest strength is in the rights of its people
Beautiful News: Why South Africa's greatest strength is in the rights of its people
Human Rights Day is an opportunity to remember who we are, where we come from, and celebrate the plethora of extraordinary South Africans who are driving change from the bottom up. 20 Mar 2019 Read more

The Queen of England honours Beautiful News founder
The Queen of England honours Beautiful News founder
Adrian Steirn, founder of Beautiful News, honoured with the Commonwealth Points of Light award by the Queen of England 13 Mar 2019 Read more

Beautiful News achieves 1.6 billion in reach
Beautiful News achieves 1.6 billion in reach
How a positive news platform grew from a zero base to 600 thousand followers and 200 million views in two years 28 Feb 2019 Read more

Beautiful News South Africa celebrates a second year
Beautiful News South Africa celebrates a second year
Positive news platform creates 878 million opportunities for South Africans to inspire hope 21 Dec 2018 Read more

Top international award for founder of Beautiful News
Top international award for founder of Beautiful News
Australian-born photographer and founder of Beautiful News and Ginkgo Agency Adrian Steirn has been selected as the recipient of the Conservation Award from Les Jeunes du Monde Unis Awards, a global accolade recognising outstanding contributions in the fields of humanitarianism and ecology. 16 Nov 2018 Read more

Together, South Africans are beating breast cancer
Together, South Africans are beating breast cancer
Beautiful News shared the stories of people who have been diagnosed with, and are affected by breast cancer, this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each of their journeys highlighted the importance of early detection, and showed that support is available every step of the way. 22 Oct 2018 Read more

Beautiful News inspires throughout Women's Month
Beautiful News inspires throughout Women's Month
Digital platform continues to uplift and empower the women of South Africa. BEAUTIFUL NEWS, the positive news content platform created by Ginkgo Agency and made possible by Mercedes-Benz South Africa, celebrated Women's Month by showcasing a month of phenomenal women. 31 Aug 2018 Read more

Beautiful News South Africa - A Year in Review
Beautiful News South Africa - A Year in Review
The evolution of consumer to creators and disseminators of information means that creating connections and forming perceptions requires personal interaction. Rather than imposing communication on them, they expect brands to facilitate authentic connections and real experiences. 4 Jul 2017 Read more

Beautiful News South Africa - what South Africans love!
Beautiful News South Africa - what South Africans love!
The creators of Beautiful News South Africa, Ginkgo Agency (Ginkgo) and the project sponsor, Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa, released over 300 short-films in 12 months at 4.14pm daily, reflecting the untold stories, spirit and community of the South African people in an authentic way. 6 Feb 2017 Read more

Beautiful News launches across South Africa
Beautiful News launches across South Africa
Digital platform will deliver an inspiring story each day that reflects the goodness of the South African people. The creators of 21 Icons today launch a new platform, Beautiful News, dedicated to delivering inspiring and uplifting stories that celebrate the spirit and community of the South African people. 1 Nov 2016 Read more

Beautiful News demonstrates the power of collaboration and community
Beautiful News demonstrates the power of collaboration and community
Through stories told in films and photographs, Beautiful News (www.beautifulnews.co.za) shares the selflessness, entrepreneurial courage, and kindness that brings South Africans together. These are stories that are positive, authentic and unique - a reflection of our people's remarkable and enduring nature. 13 Oct 2016 Read more

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