Nothando is a writer for Good Things Guy.
She's passionate about crafting stories that celebrate the triumphs of everyday heroes and the beautiful moments that restore faith in humanity. When she isn’t at her desk, she is sure to be found running after her bouncy toddler, exploring new food spots, or soaking in tranquil beach views.
In just six months, the marine heroes of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation have successfully saved 41 distressed seals caught in life-threatening entanglements. Cape Town, South Africa (15 July…
With music shaped by family, dedication to his craft and a deep love for storytelling through sound, Nelson Mandela University pianist Mathew Draai is currently bringing South African talent and…
When flames ripped through a family’s home, leaving them with nothing but severe burns, South Africans gathered whatever they could to deliver a bakkie-load of hope – giving the family…
By collecting and donating plastic bottle tops, South Africans are playing their part in an incredible mission to help fund life-changing corrective cleft surgeries for disadvantaged children and provide wheelchairs…
Thanks to a dedicated resident who stepped up to restore and build new trails across Makhanda, the community is thriving, with families, children, and pets reconnecting with nature on safe,…
Inspired by a sweet tradition started by her late mom, Amy has been going out of her way to compliment drivers, cashiers, and everyday workers on a job well done,…
KZN authors Nompumelelo Ngcobo and Khethukuthula MaLembethe Xulu have crafted a beautiful series of isiZulu children’s books that make learning about money, savings, and the economy feel natural, empowering, and…
When Mduduzi Gwabin found himself stranded without enough money to pay for a tollgate, a compassionate Metro Police officer stepped in with a simple act of kindness that turned an…
The fathers, brothers, uncles and sons of Khayelitsha are stepping up as active literacy champions by bringing the power of books, reading and connection into their homes and streets. …
Through an unexpected yet heartwarming connection with a young boy from Soweto, autism advocate Dr Emile Gouws was reminded of his own early struggles with being underestimated, realising that the…
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