Oldie But Goodie

Spring Has Sprung! Here’s How to Protect Your Pet from Harmful Allergies

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuySeptember 3, 2025October 1, 2026 520 0

Spring is here, and FOUR PAWS is urging pet owners to stay alert as pollen levels rise and dogs show signs of seasonal allergies.   Cape Town, South Africa (03…

Animal Welfare Helderberg Dive Into Summer with Colourful Pet Pools!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyDecember 2, 2024October 22, 2026 840 0

Animal Welfare Helderberg recently received much-needed colourful pet pools to help their pooches enjoy a cool pet summer just in time for sweltering December heat!   Helderberg, South Africa (02…

Car Guard’s Heartfelt Hospital Visit Shows True South African Kindness

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 7, 2024October 8, 2026 130,883 1

South Africans have an extraordinary way of turning small acts of kindness into life-changing moments, and a car guard’s unexpected hospital visit is a shining example of just how deeply…

Cape Town Man Moves From Shack into First Home in Housing Project

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 5, 2024January 8, 2026 24,379 2

The lives of countless disadvantaged Cape Town families are being transformed thanks to the Goodwood Station social housing project.   Cape Town, South Africa (05 August 2024) – Finally escaping…

Robot Dancer Drives South Africans to Joy!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguy July 16, 2024October 8, 2026 191,219 0

A ‘robot dancer’ gave South Africa all the smiles recently after his moves drove many locals to joyful destinations with many even sharing that moments like this are the reason…

Petrol Attendant Finds Missing Ring, Returns it to Owner in Sweetest Way

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 4, 2024March 26, 2026 91,913 0

Leigh Todd met Edman after he found her missing wedding ring. He returned it in the sweetest way, and now, a year later, the story still fills hearts.   Randburg,…

The Perfect Winter To-Do List for Those Feeling Charitable

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 30, 2024June 25, 2026 1,231 0

We have 10 ways you can lend a helping hand this winter to causes in need and warm your own heart in the process.   South Africa (30 May 2024)—…

Boksburg SPCA Oldie Duke Gets Delightfully Cosy Bed Donation for Winter

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 28, 2024July 9, 2026 4,744 0

Oldie Duke arrived at the Boksburg SPCA having clearly lived a very tough life, so the team sent out a plea for help, making his golden years the comfiest.  …

1000 Choral Singers Came Together to Sing for the Springboks

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 25, 2023August 20, 2026 49,156 0

1000 people, members of youth, school and adult choirs, united to sing a song in honour of the Springboks for the Rugby World Cup.   Stellenbosch, South Africa (25 October…

Young Artists Create ‘Compassion Murals’ After Caring TEARS Lesson

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 16, 2023February 26, 2026 715 0

20 Young artists in Masiphumelele joined creative forces to create a visual love letter to community animals through ‘compassion murals’ after an important educational session on animal caring inspired them!…