Motivation

Rare Diseases SA Honour Little Zach and his Big Case for MPS Awareness Day

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvMay 17, 2024May 16, 2024 218 0

The 15th of May is Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Awareness Day and SA honours Zach, whose family are fighting for his medical rights.   South Africa (17 May 2024) – Rare Diseases…

Siya Kolisi Chats His Legacy Off the Field in New Podcast

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024 410 0

Siya Kolisi has opened up about his life growing up, the toll doubts take on ones mind and the legacy he hopes to leave behind one day.   Salzburg, Austria…

Gordon’s Bay Post Office Staff Go Above And Beyond Despite Unworkable Conditions

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 26, 2024 1,702 0

A Gordon’s Bay resident reached out to Good Things Guy to sing the praises of the local post office team who delivered service despite not having computer systems, power or…

At My Lowest Ebb, a Million Hands Reached Out to Save Me From Myself

by Dave LuisApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024 240 0

Dave Luis shares the candid tale of his mental health journey in the hopes of inspiring more mental talks between men.   South Africa (26 April 2024) – “You always…

The Big Issue is Secure Again

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsApril 18, 2024 173 0

After months of uncertainty, the magazine has survived a R600,000 cyber theft   South Africa (18 April 2024) — After months of uncertainty, The Big Issue is back on its…

Funda Nenja Celebrates Team Member Who Qualifies as Animal Inspector

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvApril 18, 2024April 19, 2024 360 0

Nomonde Dlungwane at Funda Nenja has qualified as an animal inspector, this is a massive accomplishment and one that will aid the animal charity in many ways.   Mpophomeni, South…

From Tokyo 2020 to Global Stage, Brandon Valjalo Prepares to Shred to the Podium

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024 329 0

Brandon Valjalo made history for South Africa at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and now he is once again preparing for the global stage and Paris!   South Africa (17…

Woman with Interior Design Dreams, Helps Restyle Homes Using Things Already Owned

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 14, 2024April 12, 2024 545 0

Ina Baard, an accountant by trade, found redecorating her home helped combat her anxiety; now she helps people restyle their homes using the things they already own.   South Africa…

Hope for Rugby Stars from Rural SA is Bright Thanks to Big Win

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 10, 2024April 10, 2024 192 0

The road to rugby success is difficult in general, but no more so than when you come from underserved, rural SA. That’s why opportunities to shine and get scouted matter…

6 SA Athletes Successfully Completed the ‘Beyond Ultimate’ Arctic Race

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024 1,096 0

Six South African athletes took on an incredible challenge: racing 230km around the Arctic Circle in just five days!   South Africa (02 April 2024) — Earlier this year, six…