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Virtual Fitness Challenge to Unite People and Nutritious Plates 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 17, 2023August 17, 2023 250 0

Walkers, runners, cyclers and ‘tryers’, this one’s for you! The Christel House Virtual Fitness Challenge is for anyone who likes to keep it moving and thinks the idea of securing…

Local Med Students Team Up to Tackle Organ Donor Shortage 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 593 0

After med student Jonty Wright met patients on their last breaths waiting for organs, he couldn’t simply sit by. Thanks to him and other doctors-in-the-making, a first for South Africa…

Former UCT Students’ Creation Deemed Best DIY Hack

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 14, 2023June 14, 2023 1,522 0

Former UCT students created a nifty and lifesaving DIY foam fire extinguisher eight years ago. Today, it’s one of the internet’s favourite DIY hacks, making fire safety more affordable and…

Raised by a Single Mother Street Vendor, Now a Cum Laude Graduate!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 26, 2023May 26, 2023 586 0

“My Mom Was Over the Moon.” This Cum Laude graduate’s story is a real-life example of ‘it’s not about where you start, but what you do with it, and a…

Hospitals and Schools to be Protected from Loadshedding, Court Rules

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023 371 0

A victory against loadshedding for the Rainbow Nation! The North Gauteng High Court recently ordered the government to protect all hospitals and public schools from loadshedding.   Gauteng, South Africa…

Young Student Won Against Cancer; Now She’s a Doctor That Inspires

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023 552 0

An incredible young woman battled cancer throughout her university studies. Now, she’s a new doctor whose story will inspire her patients and others not to give up.   Pretoria, South…

Long-Distance Trucker Graduates with Flying Colours in Inspirational Story

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 24, 2023 858 0

Driving with determination! Eldene Thomas worked as a long-distance trucker to earn a living while completing her studies. Now, she’s graduated with flying colours in inspiration for road warriors and…

Hope from Hanover Park—Former Taxi Door Operator Turned Doctorate Grad

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023 1,202 1

Jerome Samuels punched through life’s challenges, wearing many hats throughout his life. Now, the former taxi door operator from Hanover Park is wearing his favourite hat, or cap, of all…

KZN Municipality to Ensure Nutritious Meals for Schools in Need!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 18, 2023 223 0

‘Logistical Challenges’ haltered a National Nutrition Programme from delivering meals to students in KZN. However, this municipality decided to take action and provide hope for the hungry by teaming up…

South African Student’s Invention Earns Him a Harvard Adventure

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 6, 2023 1,213 0

When one of us goes to Harvard, we all go to Harvard! Making Mzansi proud is an incredible student whose winning invention tackling water woes earned him an epic adventure….