Mackenzie’s Mountain Mission Surpasses Her Goal for Baby Rhinos!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 19, 2023July 10, 2025 730 0

Mackenzie Knott recently conquered her mountain mission for orphaned rhinos and surpassed her fundraising target! Thanks to this 10-year-old, more young rhinos have a fighting chance.   Cape Town, South…

Painting, Knitting and Cooking: Mandela Day Brings People Together

by Liezl Human, Sandiso Phaliso and Tsoanelo Sefoloko@goodthingsguyJuly 19, 2023 386 0

Activities ranged from painting an animal clinic, knitting for charity and taking free health services to the doorsteps of elderly people. South Africa (19 July)—Painting an animal clinic in a…

Shul Converted to Eco-School Has Bright Future for Brakpan Community

by Heather Djunga@goodThingsGuyJuly 19, 2023 554 0

The Brakpan Shul is now a place of learning for young minds as the building has slowly been turned into a school and educational centre.   Brakpan, South Africa (19…

Chefs with Compassion Fed Over 400 000 People AND Broke a Record in a Day

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 19, 2023 423 0

Chefs with Compassion passed the assignment with flying colours, feeding 400 000 people on Nelson Mandela Day! With over 100 000 litres of soup served, they’ve also broken their own…

The Bokamoso Choir Won 3 Gold Medals at the World Choir Games

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023 1,813 0

The Bokamoso Art Institute choir brought home three gold medals from their first World Choir Games, flying the South African flag high in South Korea.   South Africa (19 July…

Durbanville Rose Garden Opens Doors to Teach Pruning Techniques to Public

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 19, 2023 699 0

It is time to prune your roses but if you are feeling unsure, the Durbanville Rose Garden has opened its doors to teach the public the best techniques.   Durbanville,…

Taylor Swift Makes Musical History with the Most No.1 Albums for a Female Artist

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 595 0

Taylor Swift’s records have spun a new world record for the singer who now has the most No.1 Albums for a female artist AND has seen four of them top…

Jaxx the Red Siberian Husky is Raising Funds for His Fellow Floofs

by Staff Writer@GoodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 848 0

Jaxx the Red Siberian Husky and his human “the Fossil” are doing a pet-friendly road trip to raise funds for other huskies waiting to find homes.   South Africa (18…

Podiums, Pride and Medals: World Para Athletics Champs Results!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023November 26, 2024 1,238 0

The World Para Athletics Championships have officially come to an end, and Team South Africa made us so proud with their spirit, medals and even a new World Record. Here…

Watch: Crowd Roars With Compassion as Cat is Rescued From Mighty Height

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 1,082 0

A cat who took adventuring to new heights a little too far found itself in a scary situation atop an electricity pole. After a lot of anxiety for the community…