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      Remembering Great South Africans

      Boksburg

      Tributes Pour in as Boksburg SPCA Loses Hero of 37 Years

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025 481 0

      Dokter served as a driver for the Boksburg SPCA since the late ’80s. He was one of the facility’s most compassionate animal lovers.   Johannesburg, South Africa (21 October 2025)…

      Courier

      Mfundo the Courier Guy’s Legacy of Light Lives on, Moves a Nation to Support His Family

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyOctober 9, 2025November 1, 2025 4,009 1

      Mfundo and Peyton’s beautiful friendship went viral and melted hearts. Though years have passed, they kept in contact until Mfundo’s life was tragically cut short recently. Pey’s mom, Jane Kilian,…

      Pat

      Remembering Pat: The Very Heartbeat of Dogtown SA

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 21, 2025September 19, 2025 367 0

      With deep sadness, the Dogtown SA family mourns the loss of Pat, a true champion for animals who dedicated her life to giving countless dogs a second chance and showing…

      Israel Shambira

      ⁠HERD Honours Life of Late Elephant Carer Israel Shambira Whose Work Spanned Over Twenty Years

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025 997 0

      Israel was a gentle soul who cared so fiercely and loyally for the elephants at HERD.   Hoedspruit, South Africa (19 September 2025) – The HERD family is heartbroken after…

      Burry Stander

      Remembering Burry Stander: South Africa’s Trailblazer in Mountain Biking

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 17, 2025 219 0

      On what would have been his 38th birthday, Tread Media looked back at Burry Stander’s breakthrough year and the legacy of determination, talent, and inspiration he left behind.   South…

      Gabie Botha

      Community Gathers to Give a Final Tribute to Lifesaving Legend Gabie Botha

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025 1,361 0

      Gabie Botha survived two shark attacks, wild waters and devoted himself to saving lives. Though gone, his memory lives on. Loved ones and fellow lifesavers recently gathered to scatter his…

      Ntate ‘Stompie’ Manana

      Sharing the Love for a Township Jazz Legend Who Has Fallen

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025 250 0

      Mr Manana brought township jazz to the world and colour to the streets of Sophiatown.   Sophiatown, Johannesburg (05 September 2025) – South Africa has lost a jazz giant. The…

      Nandi Nyembe

      Remembering Nandi Nyembe: The Soul of South African Storytelling

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 25, 2025August 28, 2025 443 0

      With an acting career spanning over 53 years in film, television and theatre, Nandi Nyembe has left an indelible mark on the soul of a nation she both taught and…

      Joy Hawksley-Hill

      A Loving Goodbye to Joy Hawksley-Hill, Who Gave Her Life to Saving Cats 

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025 428 0

      After her health took a turn for the worse this month, the world has lost a true hero, a custodian for Johannesburg’s rescue cats.   Johannesburg, South Africa (20 August…

      Geoffrey

      Remembering Geoffrey Burton, A Man Who Saw More Than a Homeless Person, He Saw a Human

      by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvAugust 14, 2025August 14, 2025 2,102 0

      In this lifetime, we will all find a cause that connects with our souls and pushes us to take action. For the late Geoffrey James Charles Burton, his care for…

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