Charity

Incredible Woman Dedicated Her ‘Birthday Gift’ To Abandoned Babies

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 3, 2023March 10, 2025 569 0

Some people feel a quarter-life crisis coming on when they turn 32. Nisha Varghese from the Eastern Cape had a different mindset. She was going to raise thousands for abandoned…

Critter Rescue SA Encourages SA to Stick to Chocolate Bunnies this Year

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 3, 2023 528 0

The team from Critter Rescue SA is encouraging South Africans to stick to chocolate bunnies for Easter this year, sharing that real bunnies are lots of work.   South Africa…

4 Spots in Cape Town that Serve Treats and Communities in Need

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 2, 2023April 2, 2023 1,255 0

From a coffee shop that employs deaf baristas to a bakery that honours refugees, these spots in Cape Town serve more than just delicious treats:   Cape Town, South Africa…

Aquarium Foundation Marks 60 Days at Sea for Bob as He Rounds Cape Peninsula

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyApril 2, 2023March 30, 2023 1,169 0

Bob has officially been out at sea for over 60 days now; the Two Oceans Aquarium team celebrated his phenomenal swim on the 28th of March 2023. This is a…

Autism South Africa Celebrates World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 31, 2023 1,461 0

This World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, Autism South Africa hopes to empower people with the neuro-disability and inspire acceptance too.   South Africa (31 March 2023) – This World…

Canoe Polo: Stellenbosch Farm Children Paddle to Success

by Daniel Steyn and Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsMarch 31, 2023 812 0

Four players will be representing South Africa at the Junior International Championships.   Stellenbosch, South Africa (31 March 2023) – Three times a week, children living on farms in Stellenbosch…

Malawians in SA Donate Food and Clothes in Aftermath of Cyclone Freddy

by Thomas Kachere@GroundUp_NewsMarch 30, 2023 412 0

As of Tuesday, 676 people had died and 538 are still missing.   South Africa (30 March 2023) – Malawians living in South Africa are digging deep in their pockets to…

New Bakery Brings Hope to Local Refugee Community

by Heather Djunga@GoodThingsGuyMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023 934 0

The ‘Heart 4 Africa’ bakery located at Sacred Heart College officially opened this month and currently employs ten women who bake bread and pizza.   Johannesburg, South Africa (30 March…

Young Man Outgrowing State-Supplied Prostheses, Gets Help Funding New Legs

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023 885 0

Simphiwe Ditshaba loves his sports and friends but he is having to slow down as he is outgrowing his state-supplied prostheses; a fund was launched to help get new ones….

Five Wildlife Conservation Organisations Making the World (and SA) a Better Place

by Staff Writer@GoodthingsguyMarch 30, 2023 1,535 0

While World Wildlife Day is on the 3rd of March, we are celebrating for the whole month, highlighting five incredible organisations.   South Africa (30 March 2023) – World Wildlife Day…