Painting, Knitting and Cooking: Mandela Day Brings People Together

by Liezl Human, Sandiso Phaliso and Tsoanelo Sefoloko@goodthingsguyJuly 19, 2023 447 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 707 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 489 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…

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

by Staff Writer@GoodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 945 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…

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

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 1,118 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…

Meet Ma Rose, Helping Children and Families Fight off Cancer

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 463 0

Ma Rose has filled the Trouw Street CHOC House with the home comforts every child craves, especially when battling cancer – She celebrates 16 years of service to those who…

Brother’s Selfless Gift of Life: Netcare 911 Honours Young Bone Marrow Donor’s Heroism

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 963 0

Netcare 911 celebrates an incredible Bone Marrow donor: a true Superhero saving his brother’s life!   South Africa (18 July 2023) – In the world of heroes, where hope shines…

The Secret Scarf Mission Wraps Up Mandela Day!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 883 0

It might only be the beginning of Nelson Mandela Day, but this year’s Secret Scarf Mission is already wrapping things up in the warmest way by leaving special scarves scattered…

SA Star Wins Global Personality Award—Hello Miss Congeniality!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 849 0

South Africa’s Ayanda Thabethe walked away from the Miss Supranational pageant with a title win for her inner beauty—our kind of award that just goes to show South African personalities…

Local Med Students Team Up to Tackle Organ Donor Shortage 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 1,181 0

After med student Jonty Wright met patients on their last breaths waiting for organs, he couldn’t simply sit by. Thanks to him and other doctors-in-the-making, a first for South Africa…