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.
When the Animal Welfare Society team received reports of three dogs desperately trying to stay afloat in a dam, they dropped everything to try to save them. Cape Town,…
In a world that often prioritises scale and visibility, there is power in small acts and consistency. Through volunteering at local schools, Patrick Moiloa recognised a need for structured engagement…
The Winnie Mabaso Foundation has stepped in to protect Johannesburg’s bravest little hearts with a donation of desperately needed equipment at the children’s oncology ward in Johannesburg. Johannesburg, South…
This past Wednesday, NSRI rescue teams waded through rising floodwaters to bring a trapped security guard safely back to dry land. Gqeberha, South Africa (10 May 2026) – Early…
Every young woman deserves to know her own worth before the world tries to define it for her. This was the vital lesson delivered at the Girls on Fire camp…
A trip to Cape Town gone wrong. A Johannesburg woman recently found herself alone and stranded in the heart of the Cape Town CBD in the dead of night. But…
Even though she couldn’t afford a new dress for her graduation, Nokuthula Dlamini refused to let that take away from her hard-earned achievement. She showed up anyway, and her uncontainable…
People living with diabetes are so much more than their diagnosis. The Sweet Life Diabetes Community is once again focusing on diabetes stigma by encouraging people to change the way…
Behind every rescue is a dedicated human heart. And right now, several hearts that make up the team at Cat Angel Refuge are working tirelessly to show up for defenceless…
When the sirens couldn’t reach her, their dedication did: A woman has sent a huge shoutout to the KZN medics who raced to her home in a car to save…
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“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette