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      Johannesburg

      Pave the Way: The Community Initiative Turning Overgrown Pavements into Paid Jobs

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 1, 2026October 1, 2026 827 0

      When Carly Kay noticed the pavements overgrown with weeds and traffic islands that needed attention in her neighbourhood, she developed an initiative that isn’t only cleaning up Johannesburg, but empowering…

      Prenisha Govender

      Prenisha Is Fighting for Her Next Treatment And Needs Our Help

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 542 0

      After months of treatment and serious health complications, Prenisha is asking the public to help her continue her care.   Johannesburg, South Africa (01 October 2026) – Getting through another…

      Prof Elsabe Kearsley

      Prof Elsabe Kearsley’s Innovation Can Turn Trash into Stronger, Sustainable City Spaces

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuySeptember 30, 2026September 30, 2026 2,103 0

      University of Pretoria’s Prof Elsabe Kearsley has found a way to transform dilapidated inner-city buildings by using sustainable cement and concrete aggregates made from the construction waste dumped in the…

      Meet Lesedi Malepe: South Africa’s Wheelchair Tennis Hope Heading to Portugal

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 500 0

      After making her mark in junior and senior wheelchair tennis, Lesedi Malepe is ready for another international challenge.   South Africa (30 September 2026) – South African wheelchair tennis is…

      Ricardo Malajika

      Ricardo Malajika Returns Home as New WBC World Champion

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 804 0

      Malajika edged Japan’s Tomoya Tsuboi to become up the sixth South African boxer to capture a coveted WBC world title.   Johannesburg, South Africa (30 September 2026) – There is…

      The Wilds

      The Hope Dealers: James Delaney Turned The Wilds Into a Wonderland

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 30, 2026September 30, 2026 1,013 0

      How did artist James Delaney end up reviving a neglected and overgrown indigenous park in Jozi? His dog Pablo needed a walk.   Johannesburg, South Africa (30 September 2026) –…

      1000 Drawings

      The Joburg Art Project That Started With a Soup Kitchen’s Stolen Van

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026 774 0

      You don’t have to be an artist to participate in this one. Just make a doodle, donate it, and do good!   Johannesburg, South Africa (29 September 2026) – One…

      Cotlands 90 Years Rookie Mistake

      Cotlands Celebrates 90 Years With Run to Play Race

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 29, 2026October 5, 2026 429 0

      Runners, families and corporate teams can choose from three distances while helping vulnerable children access early learning.   UPDATE: This event has been postponed until February 2027. We will share…

      The Hollard Daredevil Run Is Getting Men Talking About Their Health

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 29, 2026October 5, 2026 2,169 0

      The Hollard Daredevil Run returns with its “Lekker balls. Lekker life” message and a reminder that early detection can save lives.   Johannesburg, South Africa (29 September 2026) – There…

      St John’s College

      St John’s College’s ‘ENOUGH’ Memorial Honours the Victims Discovered in Ekurhuleni

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 28, 2026September 28, 2026 560 0

      Standing where learners usually gather, nine crosses were anonymously planted at St John’s College as a powerful memorial in honour of the women tragically discovered in Ekurhuleni, turning a nation’s…

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