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      Good News

      We Asked Readers to Share Their Good News Instead of April Fools – 100s of Reasons to Smile!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyApril 1, 2026April 2, 2026 1,271 0

      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,…

      Dad Revisits His 32-year-old Son's Grade 8 Report

      Dad Revisits His 32-year-old Son’s Grade 8 Report

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 3, 2025October 6, 2025 885 0

      A dad digs out his 32-year-old son’s old grade 8 report card, reading through the comments and reflecting on past school struggles with humour   South Africa (02 October 2025)-…

      Shelter Animals

      Artist Paints Shelter Animals to Help Them Find Homes 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025 763 0

      An Australian artist is painting shelter animals in an effort to help them find forever homes. And recently, the artist treated one South African pooch to his own canvas treatment…

      Toddler

      Watch: Adorable Toddler Greeting Everyone on the Train Goes Viral

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025 2,751 0

      In an adorable video that has amassed over 23 million views, a happy toddler made it his mission to greet everyone on a train in Cape Town. Of all the…

      Jennie

      Jenic’s Journey: Serendipity, Heroes and Patrysberg Farm 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 27, 2025May 26, 2025 590 0

      A non-profit’s after school club ignited a love of learning in Jenic of Patrysberg Farm. After getting her degree (and becoming the first in her family to do so) serendipity…

      Township grannies

      A Tea Party Was Thrown Just for Township Grannies

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 26, 2025May 25, 2025 587 0

      Crumbs, laughter and togetherness. A tea party thrown just for township grannies (and the grandpas who managed to sneak through) reminds us that sometimes the most important joys are the…

      Purple Kennel Project

      How Stress on a Stormy Night Became the Purple Kennel Project!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025 815 0

      One night, while worrying about animals without shelter during a terrible storm, a heartwarming idea was born. Today, that once-small idea is the Purple Kennel Project, a movement that’s put…

      Circus Lions

      Rescued Circus Lions Begin New Journey in South Africa

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025 1,015 0

      Two lions named Goliath and Coralie spent years in a cramped circus cage in France. Now, they are finally on their way to a new life in South Africa!  …

      ID and Driver's

      Kindness and Rowena Guide Missing ID and Driver’s Back to Owner!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 19, 2025 627 0

      Kindness at its finest! After Leigh Stefanski had her ID and Driver’s poached, an unsung hero named Rowena went out of their way to reunite the documents with her.  …

      Aunty Ruth

      Watch: Aunty Ruth Plays the Piano By Memory at 108-Years-Old

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 18, 2025May 16, 2025 1,091 0

      Aunty Ruth recently celebrated her 108th birthday by tickling the ivory keys in a beautiful moment for all listening in, without a lick of sheet music.   uMngeni, South Africa…

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