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      Small Ways to Start Living a Little More Self-Sufficiently

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMarch 11, 2026March 18, 2026 1,844 0

      You don’t have to drop off the grid to get a good thing going! Becoming more self-sufficient at home starts with small – REALISTIC – steps that anyone can make….

      This Viral Dog Story isn’t Real… But There’s Still Good News Here!

      This Viral Dog Story isn’t Real… But There’s Still Good News Here!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 492 0

      A touching story about a teenager protecting stray dogs has been shared thousands of times across social media, and although the story has been proven fake, the response shows just…

      Hope is Contagious! The Joburg CBD Story We're Missing!

      Hope is Contagious! The Joburg CBD Story We’re Missing!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque March 7, 2026March 31, 2026 10,124 2

      Joburg’s inner city has a reputation. Crime, decay, broken buildings and abandoned dreams. That’s the story most of us believe. On Monday, I discovered another one.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

      Autumn

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      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026 372 0

      People keep saying Autumn is here early, the weather sure is gloomy enough, but before we all panic, we thought we would start romanticising the changes now, before the blues…

      Budget

      What the 2026 Budget Really Means for Your Pocket

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026 170 0

      Prof Elda du Toit, Head of the Department of Financial Management in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria has weighed in on what the…

      Sipho Marima

      Sipho Marima Shows Why Marathons Are About More Than Kilometres

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 1,427 0

      “If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon,” said Kathrine Switzer, and at the Township Marathon in Eldorado Park, that sentiment came to life….

      Appreciating the Resilience of Those Rebuilding Their Lives

      Appreciating the Resilience of Those Rebuilding Their Lives from the City’s Pavements

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026 918 1

      For many, the ‘path to life on the street’ isn’t paved with bad choices, but simply with a rent increase that outpaced a paycheck. Yet still, they carry the stubborn…

      South Africa Food

      Why South Africa’s Food Scene Is the One Everyone’s Talking About

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026 215 0

      International YouTubers and foodies are flocking to South Africa to explore its melting pot of cuisines. Here’s why SA’s food culture is having a global moment.   South Africa (12…

      Epilepsy Week

      It’s Epilepsy Week, This Is Why Epilepsy Awareness Matters in SA

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026 117 0

      Epilepsy Week 2026 shines a light on one of the world’s most common neurological disorders and what South Africans need to know, including how to help during a seizure.  …

      “We Are All Worthy”: The Message James Van Der Beek Left Behind

      “We Are All Worthy”: The Message James Van Der Beek Left Behind

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 1,663 0

      For many Millennials and Gen Xers, even here in South Africa, James Van Der Beek was part of our growing up, our late-night conversations, and our first lessons about identity,…

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