From the Stadium to the Streets: Witnessing the Olympic Opening Ceremony Magic

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024 833 0

Zareena recounts her unique journey at the Paris Olympic opening ceremony, sharing her theories and finding unexpected joys along the way.   Paris, France (27 July 2024) – I witnessed…

The Challenges of Raising South African Boys to be Good Men

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024 229 0

The Character Company works to empower fatherless boys, breaking the cycle of gender-based violence in the process.   South Africa (26 July 2024) – In May, the National Council on…

President Macron, What is the Value of a Point?

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GJuly 24, 2024July 24, 2024 117 0

Zareena Gaibee spends her first day at the Paris Olympics, rubbing shoulders with fellow media and meeting President Emmanuel Macron.   Paris, France (24 July 2024) – As my first…

Basic Education Budget Vote Speech: A New Era for Early Childhood Development

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 23, 2024 248 0

R150 million has been earmarked for Early Childhood Development in the 2024/25 financial year – this is a huge win for children and the organisations working to support them.  …

Bonjour, Paris Olympics 2024! The Games are About to Begin

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GJuly 23, 2024July 24, 2024 569 0

Zareena Gaibee shares her excitement on the cusp of the Paris Olympics; she is ready for the games to begin, and so are we!   South Africa (23 July 2024)…

Food Choice Motives in an Emerging Economy – SA Researcher Develops New Assessment Tool

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 22, 2024 131 0

PhD candidate Nomzamo Dlamini has created a new assessment tool to understand food choice motives in an emerging economy.   South Africa (22 July 2024) – Knowing what motivates people…

Hope Over Headlines! A Global Blueprint Born in South Africa!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024 459 0

Despite widespread newsroom closures and declining readership due to negative news and eroded trust, the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum highlighted a shift towards constructive journalism, with industry leaders and…

The Big Glitch: What’s Been Impacted And What Won’t Be 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024 1,426 0

If you tried to watch Sky News this morning or worse, saw the blue screen of death on your computer and had no idea what was going on, you’re not…

What Makes a Good Leader? People Serving Communities Weigh In!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2024 228 0

Mandela Month may make us all think about the ways we can serve our communities better, but it also makes us think about the ways our leaders can serve better….

Three Reasons Why Mandela Day is Still Relevant

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024 265 0

With Mandela Day around the corner and much uncertainty in the air, it is important to reflect and learn so we can create a better future. Mandela Day is now…