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.
Emma has opened up her heart to three precious children through her foster parenting journey. A journey that has been both complex and beautiful, but more importantly, healed, transformed and…
On one of Cape Town’s coldest nights, a family’s desperate attempt to stay warm ended in unimaginable tragedy, leaving an eight-year-old boy badly burned, his father fighting for his life,…
The Good Work Foundation is committed to building learning campuses where the need for education is the most pressing. Alongside this commitment is making sure the communities they build in…
From the shores of Coffee Bay to a Caribbean cruise ship, Fezile Bodla has proved that what started as seasonal lifeguarding work could open the floodgates to an unexpected, life-changing…
When Sue van der Linde unexpectedly suffered a stroke while driving on the N1, seconds mattered. A local traffic officer wasted no time, rushing her to the hospital just in…
520 cleanups (and counting) and an overall 57 tonnes of trash removed for Cape Town’s beaches, Zoe and her incredible Save a Fishie volunteers did a really big thing this…
Ten precious souls who have long been exposed to harsh storms and icy nights in Khayelitsha will soon get to sleep deeply, dream sweetly, and stay beautifully warm in kennels…
After a dog was spotted struggling to stay afloat in a flooded vineyard, Vredendal residents sounded the call for help, and one man braved waist-high waters to rescue the animal…
Blowing the competition away with their smooth sounds, powerful vocals and impressive musical artistry, The Settlers High School Jazz Band was crowned the BandSlam 2026 Champions – for the fourth…
When a dog was tragically struck by a taxi during the chaos of the late afternoon commute, Ismaeel selflessly risked his own life to comfort the devastated stranger and their…
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“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
