From Ruins to Resilience: Transforming Tragedy into Hope

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 9, 2024 860 0

Out of the devastation of the July 2021 riots, Gugu Khumalo’s resilience led to the opening of Umlazi’s first Mpathy Clinic, empowering her community with accessible, high-quality healthcare.   Umlazi,…

Mpumalanga Farmer Goes From Humble Beginnings in Her Garage to Poultry Powerhouse

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024 10,558 0

Lebohang Dhludhlu transformed a dream into a thriving poultry business, defying stereotypes and creating opportunities for her community.   Mpumalanga, South Africa (05 August 2024)—Lebohang Dhludhlu is the proud founder…

Boerewors Takes the World by Storm: South African Flavours Go Global!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024 1,868 0

Two South African rugby stars are bringing the traditional flavours of a South African braai (and boerewors) to the UK with their business, which is booming!   Ireland (01 August…

When Trailblazing Meets Tenacity! The 2024 Bold Woman Award Winners

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024 682 0

The 2024 Bold Woman Awards have once again spotlighted incredible female entrepreneurs unapologetically going after their boldest dreams and inspiring South Africans in the process. Meet the 2024 winners!  …

Nando’s in the USA is Serving Free Chicken Today: A Taste of Ubuntu

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 18, 2024May 28, 2025 4,972 0

This is for all our USA Nando’s lovers but also a message for Nando’s South Africa… don’t be chicken, we want this amazing initiative at home too, asseblief!   America…

Tiny Owls Baby Home: Transforming Lives, One Baby at a Time

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 16, 2024 895 0

Discover the inspiring journey of Kim and Wayne Allen, founders of Tiny Owls Baby Home, as they share how their compassionate initiative has provided a loving haven and a second…

The Little Charcoal Business Run by a Group of Young People

by Tsoanelo Sefoloko@groundup_newsJuly 15, 2024November 12, 2024 1,026 0

Morumotsho Charcoal has been going for eight years   Matatiele, South Africa (15 July 2024) — Eight young people from a small village in the Eastern Cape are making a…

UP Nears R100 Million Goal to Make Education Accessible for ‘Missing Middle’ Students!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 15, 2024 918 0

The University of Pretoria’s Giving Matters campaign is nearing its R100 million goal to support ‘missing middle’ students. To date, widespread community donations have raised R82 million.   Pretoria, South…

Old Mutual Delivers Lifesaving Aid to Over 10,000 Households in Weather-Ravaged KZN and Eastern Cape

by Julie Hutchins@GoodThingsGuyJuly 13, 2024 1,488 0

Through its Foundation and strategic partners, Old Mutual has provided crucial humanitarian aid to over 10,000 households in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces devastated by extreme weather, emphasising the need…

Fireblade Aviation Celebrates 10 Years with Transformative Partnership to Fulfill Children’s Dreams

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 12, 2024July 15, 2024 935 0

Fireblade Aviation celebrates its 10th anniversary by driving positive change in local aviation and partnering with Reach For a Dream to fulfil children’s dreams.   Johannesburg, South Africa (12 July…