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      Doron Claxton

      SA’s Doron Claxton Rolls into Backgammon History

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 1,082 0

      Cape Town’s Doron Claxton has turned a familiar coffee table game into a moment of South African pride on the global stage.   Monte Carlo, Monaco (04 August 2025) –…

      Run for Rangers

      Teamwork and Grit Propel “Run for Rangers” Towards R700k Goal

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 4, 2025 555 0

      Imagine facing bitter cold, whipping winds, and unforgiving terrain, all while running 100 kilometres. That’s exactly what 19 incredibly dedicated runners, alongside 15 courageous rangers, endured during the recent Run…

      Judah Levitan

      Judah Levitan Becomes South Africa’s Newest FIDE Master at 15

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 908 0

      Judah’s journey from primary school tournaments to top-five national rankings is proof that young South Africans are making global moves.   South Africa (04 August 2025) – There’s a new…

      A Singer and a Surgeon Unite to Give SA Children Heart Surgeries and Hope!

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 4, 2025 1,163 0

      Only in SA will you find microphones and stethoscopes working together for the greater good! South Africa’s remarkable “singing surgeon,” Dr Wilhelm Lichtenberg, together with West End sensation Kerry Ellis,…

      Matric Student

      Matric Student Sets Out to Solve Her Aunt’s Cold Case After 25 Years

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 4, 2025 3,014 0

      It’s been 25 years since Desiree Reid went missing without a trace. In the years since, her family, especially her sister Janet and mother Jeanette, have carried the weight of…

      Dassie Brakpan

      How a Security Guard Ended Up Being a Dassie’s Loving Hero

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 7, 2025 1,390 1

      One man’s six-week mission to rescue a ‘tiny potato-shaped Houdini’ will warm your heart.   Brakpan, South Africa (04 August 2025) – Every so often, a story emerges that reminds…

      Michele Dougherty Astronomer Royal

      South African-Born Professor Makes History as UK’s First Female Astronomer Royal

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 8, 2025 11,269 1

      South African-born Prof Michele Dougherty has made history as the first woman appointed Astronomer Royal in the UK!   South Africa (04 August 2025) – It’s not every day someone…

      Mike Posner

      Mike Posner Shares the Most Wholesome Update Over a Decade After Hit Song

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 2, 2025 1,949 0

      A wholesome reflection from Mike Posner reminds us how much can change in a decade, and how beautiful growth can be.   Detroit, Michigan (04 August 2025) – It’s been…

      everyday

      The Woman Bringing Unexpected Joy to Everyday Places

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 4, 2025August 2, 2025 660 0

      From taxi ranks to busy offices, these heartwarming videos of Wendy’s surprise deliveries capture the beauty of everyday kindness.   South Africa (04 August 2025) – If you have ever…

      Mama Dolly

      Mama Dolly’s Aftercare Centre Has Brought Hope to a Community and Now Needs Help to Keep it Open

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 1, 2025 562 0

      She used her retirement savings to build an aftercare centre to help children from under-resourced schools learn, grow, and dream big. But now Mama Dolly’s centre faces closure due to…

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