Instead of April Fooling anybody, we’re sharing all of YOUR good things that made us smile today!
South Africa (01 April 2026) – We’re not fooling anyone this April, and we’re fine with that. The internet has already delivered enough of that today, and we’ve gone a different route.
Our very own Good Things Guy made a valid point in a post he shared this morning. Maybe the world doesn’t need more chaos right now, but it does need more love. More of the good stuff. More of the things that make you smile without tricking you.
So instead of a prank, we started an ‘April Good News’ thread on our Facebook page, and wow, did our people show up! Our team has been scrolling through the comments all day – 99.9% of them are positive, heartwarming, and in many different little ways, prove that good things are always happening around us.
Gratitude or simply just finding the ‘light’ is one of the most powerful abilities we all possess. It has the power to lift you up, and to lift others up too.
Some of the comments we’ve read today celebrated the small things. Like sunshine, flowers, a swim in the sea, working traffic lights! Others celebrated big things – surviving cancer, buying a house, becoming an aunt or granny, fundraising goals reached, donating easter eggs to kids in hospital!
The cup really has overflowed.
We thought it would be special to share some of those comments with you here. For the full thread (because there’s MUCH more good where this came from) visit this link!
“Giving out Easter eggs today to young adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. They have aged out of the children’s home and now stay on a farm and are taught life and farming skills.” shares Table View Lions Club.
“Our Izzy is having her major surgery tomorrow which will change her life, and our Bella’s Blessings family continues to feel love from all over the world as we grow and support as many special needs children as we can.” shares Bella’s Blessings.
“Yesterday got confirmation that hubby’s radiation treatment and anti testosterone injections have had the desired effect – a diagnosed PSA of 20 – it is now 0.034 – chaps, get yourselves checked EVERY YEAR – we caught his early!” shares Blu Rohwer.
“I’m loving the way (most) South Africans greet each other and treat each other with respect when we’re out and about. It creates such a positive vibe.” shares Mary Parr.
“A street I drive every day, has much congestion due to broken traffic lights (about 8 months now) And what do I see this morning? WORKING traffic lights!” shares Linda de Meillon.
“Blessed to enjoy a week of dinners around the table with both my adult kids home this week” shares Aletta Bester.
“Handed out blankets for 67 Blankets yesterday in Shakashead near Ballito. Such a Happy School! Makes my heart sing! All blankets handmade with Love for these children. Northlands Girls High, The Amber’s Howick, Global Games, Ballito Yarn Club and other individuals. Thanks to Charmaine at The Courier and Darrell de Jager for nominating the school.” shares Susan Eslick.
“I heard that I am going to be an aunty again.” shares Janet-Marie Gavaghan Poole.
“Next month I’m becoming a nonna!” shares Ricci Matthee Marshall.
“I am alive and South African. The sun is shining. What more can one ask for?” shares Melanie Snell Delport.
“We received enough donations for my son to compete in the disabled fishing championship next week at Bloemhof dam!! Thank you to everyone who donated.” shares Rika Labuschagne.
“My 18 year old son is running 500kms and cycling 1000kms in aid of Guardians of Hope SA” shares Vanessa Mey Prime.
“Off to Book Club today. Reading has always been an amazing adventure for me. Socialising with friends, tea, cake, books…what more could a girl ask for?” shares Sally Quinlan Bosch.
“Started running today!” shares Yasmin Evergreen Washington.
“I am cancer free!” shares Jill Bingham.
“My daughter is a first year intern in Bloemfontein. We are Indian. She speaks Afrikaans so well that patients are confused about her race. She takes it with a smile. She is so kind and loving. She is making a BIG difference already.” shares Anusha Allopi.
“My friend just became the First Female South African to swim and complete the Cook Strait open water crossing between North Island & South Island in New Zealand!! Whoop whoop Tracey Steyn the Machine made our country Proud Today!!” shares Michelle Lynch.
“Today marks 22 days since I gave birth to my beautiful second daughter after being in labour for 4 days, but she came out healthy with no complications and we both doing well and big sister is basking in the role.” shares Mpho Clare.
“My beautiful niece is in remission” shares Marilyn Overend.
“Last year this time wasn’t able to walk long distances I had Itbs and shin splints….yesterday I walked down to the beach and back +-5km and today I did about 3km in my home area….all praise to GOD. Oh forgot to mention…I’m 73!” shares Sidonia Henry.
“We are touring in the Eastern and Western Cape and have the most beautiful country with friendly people!!” shares Marionette Groenewald.
“My mom found out she doesn’t have cancer despite an initial diagnosis, after further testing it came up as non-cancerous! Absolute miracle and SO grateful for science!” shares Natalie Jayne Gossman.
“Easter Eggs and other donations sent down to Greys Hospital in Pietermaritzburg for the kids in hospital there!” shares Shayne Griffin.
“Two of my friends (41 and 43 yrs old) are pregnant after years of trying! So far babies are healthy and due in a few months. They (and I) couldn’t be happier!!” shares David Ackermann.
“I’m doing relief teaching in Aus. Yesterday I taught a South African girl who has taught her very Aussie classmates how to sing Head Shoulders Knees and Toes in Xhosa. Made my heart smile the biggest smile. And then when I said goodbye she sang the click-click song for me and gave me a hug.” shares Carrin Jean Glossop.
“A friend sponsored our rescue vehicle a full tank of petrol last night before the price went up. That’s my good news” shares Joanne Wilson.
“After eye surgery, I have 2 good eyes to appreciate this amazing world we live in!” shares Judy Churchill.
“The gift of being able to read all of these beautiful,heartwarming good things.” shares Lauren McCauley.
Sources: GTG.
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