A social media post about frightening behaviour at a busy Johannesburg intersection has shown just how quickly a community can come together and turn concern into action. Johannesburg, South…
Kindness matters. Good people matter. And this week, South Africans gave us plenty of reasons to believe in both. South Africa (03 October 2026) – There is a lot…
From a teenager whose matric dance dreams captured the nation’s heart to a graduate who spent a decade chasing his degree, this week’s good things remind us that South Africa’s…
Want to share a story with Good Things Guy? Here’s everything you need to know about submitting stories, photos, links, permissions and fundraising information. South Africa (25 September 2026)…
We asked South Africans to leave a message for their country this Heritage Day and the comments gave us all the feels. From acts of kindness to powerful messages of…
Kyalami is about to make motorsport history as the Michelin 24H SERIES heads to Africa for the very first time in January 2027. Johannesburg, South Africa (21 September 2026)…
There was nothing good about what happened at Vlamo on Friday night… but what those brave women, authorities, government, businesses and South Africans on social media did afterwards is a…
Maria, Doddy and Manuel Teranes lost their home, their possessions and their beloved Delfi Greek Taverna but an extraordinary outpouring of support has helped them begin imagining a future again….
There is anger, grief and heartbreak across South Africa right now but alongside all of it are people choosing kindness and action. This week, we’re looking for the helpers. …
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) –…
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"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." - Coretta Scott King
