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Smile Foundation Brings Hope to Rural Mother and Child with Goldenhar Syndrome

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024 149 0

Isolated in a rural community with limited support, a mother’s journey has been marked by worry and hardship. However, a glimmer of hope emerges thanks to the Smile Foundation’s Smile…

Greater Tygerberg Partnership See Success of Public Ablution Facility

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024 220 0

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has seen great success with its public ablution facility in Bellville; they hope to support the roll-out of more facilities.   Bellville, South Africa (04…

Sprinkles, Springboks and Spring: Cupcakes Unite for Kids with Cancer

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023 697 0

With National Cupcake Day on the menu tomorrow, we’re thrilled to see so many baked treats rolling in to make such an important difference! From Springbok-inspired goodies to floral’s sweetest,…

From Curtains to Couture: Nomsa Malgas’ Remarkable Rise to Fashion Stardom

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 21, 2023October 1, 2023 2,761 0

Nomsa Malgas, a former waitress who lost her job at the beginning of COVID, transformed adversity into success by crafting garments from her own curtains and bed sheets, ultimately rising…

Mark Your Calenders: Funky Socks Day is Happening on 8 September!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 5, 2023 417 0

PNA and Breadline Africa unite for Funky Socks Day 2023, aiming to revolutionise education in South Africa’s vulnerable communities.   Johannesburg, South Africa (05 September 2023) – South Africa’s renowned…

Watch: Hermanus Students Rally to Rescue Paraglider Trapped in a Tree 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 15, 2023 1,155 0

Break time quickly turned into a mattress-led rescue mission for Hoërskool Hermanus students after a paraglider pilot got trapped in a tree. Thanks to their efforts, his landing had a much…

South African Scientist Wins Prestigious Global Award!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 2, 2023May 24, 2024 1,175 0

The prestigious “Frontiers Planet Prize 2023” winners have just been announced and a South African scientist took the top spot!   Global (02 May 2023) – The International Champions of…

British Vogue Covers Honour Disabled Icons in Powerful Portraits

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 27, 2023April 26, 2023 539 0

Disabled activists and icons shine on the covers of British Vogue as the conversation around inclusivity and representation in media takes progressive steps!   Global (27 April, 2023) – Despite…

Paddling for the Penguins: 16-year-old Keira King to Tackle 40kms of Kindness

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023 917 0

Keira King didn’t want to be a keyboard warrior. Instead of simply making a change, she’s paddling toward one! The 16-year-old will tackle 40 km from Ballito to Ushaka Beach…

Brave Taxi Driver Chases Down Suspects; Hands Them Over to Police 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 25, 2023April 25, 2023 530 0

A brave taxi driver was asked for help after he passed by a robbery scene. Instead of offering reassuring words, he did them one better and chased down the suspects!…