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Gift of the Givers Take Food and Drinks to Joburg Firefighters

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 1, 2023 555 0

Firefighters were on the receiving end of support this week as they fought back a tragic fire in the city of Johannesburg; Gift of the Givers is in the city,…

Justice Prevails: SPCA Wins Case Against Pastor’s Insensitive Mockery of Dead Animal

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023 826 0

In a landmark court case, Cape of Good Hope SPCA Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse emerged victorious after challenging a pastor’s disturbing social media post mocking a dead animal, highlighting the…

SA Guide Dog Association Surpass Funding Goal by an Amazing Amount!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023 790 0

The South African Guide Dog Association is celebrating 70 years and their goal was to raise R700,000 but donors helped them reach more than they could have dreamed of.  …

Meet the Deaf Barista and Chef Overcoming the Sound Barrier

by Linda Christensen@GoodThingsGuy August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 928 0

Barista Phumzile Mazibuko and Chef Lindokuhle Mashiane share their stories in the lead-up to Deaf Awareness Month this September.   South Africa (31 August 2023) – Phumzile Mazibuko (38) has…

Motorsport Fans of SA are Overjoyed that World Rally is Back in Cape Town

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023 1,479 0

Cape Town is hosting another major sporting event; this time the World Rallycross Championship, which signifies the return of Rally to the city and highlights another epic green-racing event.  …

Spring is Three Weeks Away – YAY! – Are You Ready for the Pollen?

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023 490 0

It is almost time to pack away those winter warmers and pull out the sunhats but are you ready for the pollen that comes along with spring? The Real Pollen…

Kirsten Landman Wins First Title in USA at Red Bull Tennessee Knockout

by Staff Writer @GoodThingsGuy August 31, 2023November 20, 2024 1,002 0

Kirsten Landman, South Africa’s top female rider, has just won her first title in the United States while competing at the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout.   South Africa (31 August…

Heartwarming: Head Boy Takes Friend with Down Syndrome to Matric Farewell, Celebrating True Friendship

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 31, 2023September 16, 2023 12,159 0

A heartwarming story of how the now Head Boy fulfilled a Grade 6 promise, taking a lifelong friend with Down Syndrome to Matric Farewell, emphasising the power of compassion and…

Stephen Gawking is the Nuclear Lyricist of Hope in SA

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 30, 2023June 19, 2026 829 0

Stephen Gawking, AKA ‘the Nuclear Lyricist’, is on a mission to project hope, relatability and inspiration through his music in SA and beyond!   Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa (30 August…

Limpopo Courts Take Bold Steps to Reduce GBV Case Backlog

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 30, 2023 975 0

Nineteen Limpopo courts launched innovative strategies, including technology adoption, as part of the End GBVF 100-Day Challenges to drastically reduce backlog and turnaround times of gender-based violence cases, fostering swifter…