Parents

Blind Parents Fight for Their Daughter’s Bright Future as She Gears Up for Grade R

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025 282 0

Two blind parents refuse to let their disability define their daughter’s future. They need some help.   Cape Town, South Africa (06 October 2025) — Sharon and Adrian Davids are…

Adoptive, Surrogate and Birth Parents Recognised in Latest Parental Leave Ruling

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025 346 0

Parliament now has three years to update parental leave laws.   South Africa (06 October 2025) – When Polokwane couple Ika and Werner van Wyk welcomed their little boy James…

South African Platform For Neurodivergent Children Wins Global Award

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025 1,088 0

A South African-founded platform built to support the parents of neurodivergent children has the Global Champion 2025 for Learning and Education Award.   Global (06 May 2025) — A South…

Hope Roars Louder Than Ever: Leo Parker’s Miracle Match Has Been Found

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 24, 2025May 1, 2025 5,846 0

Leo Parker, the brave little lion fighting one of the rarest conditions on Earth, has finally found his lifesaving match.   South Africa (24 April 2025) – “It’s a perfect…

Mighty Mack Army Unite for Little Leo Who is Fighting a Most Rare Fight 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 3, 2025March 6, 2025 1,702 0

Little Leo Parker is fighting a most rare fight at only 8 months old with a genetic disorder of which there are only just over 20 known cases in the…

Tiny Tebow on the Way: Demi-Leigh and Tim Are Expecting!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025 858 0

Former Miss South Africa/Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow and her husband Tim are expecting their first child! South Africa can’t wait to welcome the tiny Tebow.   South Africa (17 January…

Identikidz Returns to Keep Young Beachgoers Safe Over the Holidays 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024 407 0

The Identikidz programme returns once again, this Dezemba, to keep young beachgoers safe on busy beaches across Cape Town!   Cape Town, South Africa (04 December 2024) — As the…

Mom’s Message to Daughter on the Radio Warms Hearts!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023 894 0

“Even though you weren’t born in my tummy, you’ve always been in my heart.” Heartwarming moment incoming! Tracey Brighton’s special message for her adopted daughter Olivia Rose on the radio…

It’s Festive Concert Season and Time to Shine, Thrive and Be Kind 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 16, 2023November 16, 2023 405 0

A wardrobe malfunction turns into a triumph of kindness in this Christmas advert, and it’s a cracker of a reminder that we can all do our part to help others…

Kariega Parents Fight to Save “Beacon of Hope” Farm School

by Thamsanqa Mbovane@groundup_newsNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023 503 0

The education department wants to close Amanzi Primary School because it only has 114 learners   Kariega, South Africa (15 November 2023) — Parents are putting up a fight to…