Active Citizenship

Inspector November and His Small Team Are Making Hikers Feel Safer!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 13, 2023 830 0

“Nothing’s being done about safety for explorers on the mountains!” Think again. Inspector November and his small team are leading the difference from Table Mountain to Signal Hill, making visitors…

Joburg Donor Heroes Come to the Rescue Amid Blood Shortage in SA

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 25, 2023August 24, 2023 641 0

Over the weekend, many Joburgers were busy saving lives. Thanks to their efforts, over 38,000ml of blood was collected amid a blood shortage in SA.   Johannesburg, South Africa (25…

Shack Dwellers Look to Renewable Energy to Power Informal Settlements

by Lucas Nowicki@goodthingsguyAugust 16, 2023August 15, 2023 604 0

A group of organisations have created successful small projects, but now they want to aim bigger.   South Africa (16 August 2023) — Activist organisations have helped establish three community-owned…

Meet the Winner of the 2023 Activate Active Citizen Award 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023 1,041 0

Clerah Lerato Sethole has won the 2023 Activate Active Citizen Award, honouring the hard work she’s put into uplifting various communities! South Africa (11 August, 2023) — Active Citizenship! It’s…

Mother and Daughter Duo Double as Resident Angels of Bryanston 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 7, 2023August 7, 2023 862 0

A mother and daughter duo are the Resident Angels of Bryanston! Busi and Lusanda Mate are on a mission to keep their community beautiful and have inspired others to join…

Khayelitsha Volunteers Roll Up Sleeves to Clean Up Uncollected Rubbish

by Sandiso Phaliso@groundup_newsAugust 2, 2023August 2, 2023 729 0

Residents say the contractor stopped cleaning over two months ago because of a dispute with the City.   Khayelitsha, South Africa (02 August, 2023) — Fed-up community members from W…

Employees Cash In Their Overtime to Donate to a Non-Profit  

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023 616 0

Kind-hearted employees recently teamed up to do something unexpected with their overtime pay! Instead of cashing in their extra hours for themselves, they pooled their extra hours’ earnings for a…

Creatives Dedicate Pietermaritzburg’s Birthday to Its Loving Cleaners

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 26, 2023October 14, 2024 884 0

Creatives are leading the call for a cleaner South Africa, and in Pietermaritzburg, art recently honoured the City’s heroes: those who keep it clean!   Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (26 July…

How a Community Rose Up from the 2021 July Riots’ Ashes 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 24, 2023 529 0

The 2021 July Riots taught us something about how much we value peace. Two years later and the Alexandra community’s healing journey has seen many peace-positives. Reflections:   Alexandra, South…

Painting, Knitting and Cooking: Mandela Day Brings People Together

by Liezl Human, Sandiso Phaliso and Tsoanelo Sefoloko@goodthingsguyJuly 19, 2023 451 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…