Personal Journey: real people, real change

Personal Journey brings you first-person accounts and close-up profiles that show how people change, struggle, and win. You’ll find athletes fighting to make it, artists shifting careers, community members pushing for better services, and everyday people living through dramatic events. These pieces aren’t just news—they’re the human side of events we cover across Africa and the world.

What you'll read here

Expect candid interviews, diary-style updates, and profiles that follow someone over weeks or years. Read about DJ Immo switching radio stations and what that move means for his fans. Follow Chloe Kelly’s fight for playing time and how a loan to Arsenal might shape her Euro 2025 hopes. See athletes like Jack Draper or Cristiano Ronaldo facing career decisions and public pressure. There are also community journeys—residents protesting for better services in Diepkloof or drivers trapped by a South Africa snowstorm—pieces that show how people cope when life turns unexpected.

How these stories help you

Personal stories give context you don’t get in breaking headlines. They show the small moments that shape big outcomes: a training session that changes a season, a transfer that reshapes a career, or a neighborhood meeting that sparks a larger movement. You learn what motivates people, how they solve problems, and what lessons you can use in your own life.

When you click a Personal Journey post you’ll usually get a clear timeline, quotes from the people involved, and details you can’t find in short reports. We aim for honest, practical storytelling—no fluff, just the steps and setbacks that matter. Each story includes links to related pieces so you can follow the full arc, not just one chapter.

Want to get the most from this tag? Use the search bar to find names, places, or topics. Save stories that inspire you and share them with friends. If a piece mentions ongoing events—like a transfer saga, tournament progress, or community protests—bookmark it to check back for updates. Many posts in this category update as new facts emerge.

Got a personal story to share? We welcome tips and first-person submissions. Real voices make these features stronger. Send a short note with your contact details and a brief outline—we’ll get in touch if your story fits.

Finally, treat Personal Journey as your go-to place when you want depth, not just headlines. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of people behind the news and practical takeaways you can use. Dive into a story now—find a profile, follow a transfer, or read an eyewitness account that changes how you see the news.

Start with stories that show long journeys: read 'DJ Immo Makes Waves by Leaving Radio Maisha for Radio 47' to see career change in action, or 'Diepkloof Protests Shut Down Johannesburg Highways' for a community fighting for services. Sports fans can track player arcs in pieces like 'Jack Draper Faces Formidable Path to Wimbledon 2025 Final' or 'Erling Haaland Poised to Shine After Manchester City’s Bold Summer Spending.' Subscribe to our tag updates or follow us on social media to get new Personal Journey posts instantly.