Helpers

Soup Kitchen Serves Eastern Cape Children the Only Meal They’ll Eat That Day

by Lucas Nowicki@groundup_newsMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024 1,210 0

The Human Rights Commission has recommended that child malnutrition in the province be declared a disaster   Eastern Cape, South Africa (17 May 2024) — It’s about 3 pm in…

Safripol’s Swift Response Brings Relief to Flood-Hit Communities in Kwazulu-Natal

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 27, 2024 568 0

Safripol, in collaboration with partners, provided critical water tanks to flood-affected communities in Kwazulu-Natal, ensuring access to clean water and aiding in post-disaster recovery.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (27 April…

Dads to Dive Into An Extreme Effort Against Child Abuse

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024 466 0

Three fathers are training for a big dive and an extreme swim for a worthy cause! Together, they will tackle the Robben Island Crossing in an effort to support an…

‘1000 Kays of Caring’ Run Hopes to Help Grabouw’s Most Disadvantaged

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024 640 0

David Case and the Pirates Running Club are at it again, this time through the Western Cape! David’s initiative, ‘1000 Kays of Caring’ is exactly what it sounds like: 1000…

A Future Brighter Than Streetlights: Hope Arrives for Ambitious Siya

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 5, 2024March 22, 2024 2,131 0

After a police officer encountered homeless Siyabonga, he knew the ambitious young man had a future far brighter than the streetlights and became determined to help him get back on…

Kids-Can to Journey From Cape Town to Botswana for Kindness Cycle

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 2024 331 0

Cancer survivor Kaashief Lakay and Kids-Can NPO are getting ready to put their pedals to the test for a big cycle from Cape Town to Botswana with high hopes to…

One Call, Support in Abundance: TEARS Foundation’s Important Reminder to All Survivors

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023 438 0

The TEARS Foundation has shared an important reminder as part of the #16DaysofActivismAgainstGBV campaign—that they are here to help, support, and guide any survivor, no matter what:   South Africa…

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group is More Than a Helpline

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 24, 2023October 24, 2023 626 0

‘Guardians of Hope’ from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group are more than a phone call away; their heroes are heading into schools to make mental health support super…

Veggie Gardens, Water Tanks and Warm Meals on the Menu for World Food Day

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyOctober 15, 2023October 13, 2023 532 0

Tomorrow is World Food Day, and the DO MORE FOUNDATION has big plans to enrich food security in South Africa!   South Africa (15 October 2023) — This month the…

Lights on After School Movement Calls to End a Failing Education System

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023 447 0

The education system in South Africa has left many gaps preventing learners from excelling. However, after-school programmes are working hard to change this, and the Lights on After School Movement…