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Primary School Marimba Band Goes Viral for Winning Performance

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNov 15, 2023 2,349 0

Westville Senior Primary’s Marimba Band has gone viral for their performance at Nationals, and it’s nothing but joy-inducing!   Pretoria, South Africa (15 November 2023) — A marimba band from…

Old-Age Home Sees Drop In Food Donations, Rallies Community for Support

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNov 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023 156 0

The Issy Geshen Lamont Home for the Aged, a non-profit based in Durban, has seen a big drop in food donations which help them feed elderly residents – they are…

Animal Hero Takes on Teaching Role to Help Children with Dog Training Class

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNov 3, 2023Nov 3, 2023 158 0

Edu-Paw’s very own animal hero Sphiwo Colin Gavu stepped in for the Saturday dog training class so that the children and their dogs wouldn’t miss out.   Amanzimtoti, South Africa…

Meet the Festival Where Dancers of All Abilities Take the Spotlight

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023 182 0

Dance has always been a way for people to unite. In the same breath, festivals are often limited in their accessibility. But, a feast of dance showcasing dancers of all…

Locally Loved Market Awards Spotlight Proud South African Passions

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOct 4, 2023Oct 4, 2023 172 0

Local small businesses are doing big things, and the South African market scene unites so many of them. A series of market awards recently spotlit passion projects that turned into…

The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife is Celebrating World Animal Day

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOct 3, 2023Oct 2, 2023 137 0

The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife has taken in thousands of animals, providing a space for them to be treated and cared for in Durban.   South Africa (03 October…

The Durban Artist Who Uses Creativity to Create Social Change

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySep 29, 2023Sep 29, 2023 623 0

Ashling McCarthy uses her creativity to make social change. Through her art and NPO, she’s helping create opportunities in tech and beyond, for underserved communities in Zululand!   KwaZulu-Natal, South…

Teacher Heroes Tackle Hundreds of Kilometres for the Love of Students

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySep 26, 2023Sep 26, 2023 757 0

Hoërskool Randburg’s Teacher Heroes have passed the ‘Dedication to Students’ test with flying colours. Together, a few teachers teamed up to run from Durban to Randburg, all to raise funds…

Flight from Durban to Cape Town Takes Heroic Turn

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguySep 12, 2023Oct 1, 2023 6,650 0

‘Is there a doctor on board?’ A movie-like moment happened in South African skies this week where a flight from Durban to Cape Town saw an unwell patient get medical…

A Beautiful Documentary Has Been Released Celebrating Spider Murphy

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSep 10, 2023Sep 7, 2023 1,209 0

Spider Murphy is a Durban-based surfboard shaper whose expansive career has shaped surfing in South Africa for over five decades; this documentary celebrates his life and career.   Durban, South…