South African Pens Inspiring Message for Those Living Abroad, Missing Home

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 10, 2023May 30, 2023 17,531 0

There are South Africans living on every continent around the world and many are probably missing home right now; Simon Webb has penned a beautiful message to share how he…

The WHO Finally Declared the COVID-19 Emergency Over

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2023 641 0

In the most official sense, COVID-19’s emergency status for the world has come to an end at long last. Global (08 May, 2023)— It’s been a very long walk to…

KZN School Mobilises Community to Replace Dangerous Pit Latrines

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023 698 0

Rural South Africa is plagued by pit latrines so one school in Tongaat is rallying its community to help tackle the problem.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (04 May 2023) –…

One of Yale’s Most Popular Classes is Free and All About Creating Our Own Happiness 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 23, 2023April 20, 2023 1,268 0

Sometimes, creating our own happiness can seem like an overwhelming task. Luckily, there are so many ways to learn the art (and science) of being happy, and one of Yale…

A Heart-Shaped Beehive Finally Gets Corrected Credit, and it’s South African!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 21, 2023May 24, 2024 8,560 0

For a decade now, the internet has marvelled at the pattern formed by these bees; turns out it was made by a South African beekeeper and he is finally getting…

World Earth Day: Behavioural Science Can Save Us from Mass Extinction

by Dr Jako Volshenk@GoodthingsguyApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023 461 0

Dr Jako Volshenk shares his thoughts on how we as individuals can make a change this World Earth Day and it all comes down to our own behaviour.   Stellenbosch,…

“Be Lekker and Tip Your Servers”—Open Letter Stands up for Servers

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 14, 2023April 14, 2023 753 0

A local blogger recently stood up for restaurant servers and challenged influencers to tip the hardworking people who serve them, especially when their meal has been covered.   South Africa…

Ariana Grande Shares a Beautiful Argument Against Body Shaming

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023 1,505 0

Most of us are pretty tired of body shaming, and so is Ariana Grande. Through kind words, she kicked bullies to the curb and gave people a food-for-thought takeaway.  …

Nonspeaking Autistic Teen Writes Open Letter, Standing Up to be Heard

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 9, 2023April 6, 2023 2,215 0

Zekwande Mathenjwa is a nonspeaking teen that is fighting for the rights of nonspeaking South Africans; he shares a powerful open letter for World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.  …

Tiny Beautiful Things: 10 Powerful Quotes to Help You Through Life’s Challenges

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 9, 2023May 24, 2024 7,609 0

“Tiny Beautiful Things” delivers a strong, powerful message… grief is the price we pay for love.   Johannesburg, South Africa (09 April 2023) – I spent most of yesterday binging…