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      Chantelle Gribble | Knocked Down, Not Out! Fourways Woman Returns to Cast Her Vote!

      Knocked Down, Not Out! Fourways Woman Returns to Cast Her Vote!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 5, 2026 618 0

      One South African woman proved just how seriously she takes her democratic right when she returned to a voting station on crutches after being injured in a hit-and-run.   Fourways,…

      Healers, Helpers And Heroes: South Africa's Good News Wrap Up!

      Healers, Helpers And Heroes: South Africa’s Good News Wrap Up!

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      Three City of Cape Town officers have been commended for stepping in when others needed a hero.   Cape Town, South Africa (09 October 2026) – The City of Cape…

      Felix

      Community Steps in to Save Felix from Cruel Death – Look at Him Now!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026 1,716 0

      A night of unimaginable cruelty ended in a community’s circle of protection for one Welkom doggie, Felix.   Free State, South Africa (02 October 2026) – Screams of terror echoed…

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      How did artist James Delaney end up reviving a neglected and overgrown indigenous park in Jozi? His dog Pablo needed a walk.   Johannesburg, South Africa (30 September 2026) –…

      Hobie Beach

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      Hobie Beach car guard Sam saw litter in the parking area he looks after and took matters into his own hands. Now he cleans the space every night after dark….

      Saturday Wrap Up: Hold On, There Are Always Good Things!

      Saturday Wrap Up: Hold On, There Are Always Good Things!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 12, 2026September 12, 2026 1,035 0

      This week brought mountain rescues, roadside kindness, brilliant South African innovation and an important reminder to hold on when life feels impossibly heavy.   South Africa (12 September 2026) –…

      From Chef to Hero: How Ayakha Saved Doddy From the Delfi Fire!

      From Chef to Hero: How Ayakha Saved Doddy From the Delfi Fire!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 5, 2026September 5, 2026 2,706 0

      First, Durban helped us find the mystery hero from the Delfi fire. Now, the full story of what Ayakha Godlwana did inside that burning building has emerged… and it is…

      A Stranger Ran into the Delfi Fire… Now We Need to Find Him!!!

      A Stranger Ran into the Delfi Fire and Saved a Life… Now We Need to Find Him!!!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 4, 2026September 5, 2026 7,308 0

      As flames engulfed Delfi Greek Taverna on Thursday afternoon, an unknown man reportedly made a split-second decision that saved a woman’s life… and then vanished from the scene.   KwaZulu-Natal,…

      Umgeni River

      Durban Matriculant Helps Save Man Swept Up Umgeni River

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuySeptember 3, 2026September 4, 2026 1,252 0

      A Durban matriculant put his lifeguarding chops to good use when he joined a group of locals to rescue a man swept up the Umgeni River by a spring tide….

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