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Woodstock Gets a New Mental Health Mural and It’s Beautiful in More Ways Than One 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOct 25, 2023Oct 27, 2023 219 0

One of Cape Town’s most art-loving suburbs recently got a wonderful addition that’s beautiful in more ways than one! Artist Bushy Wopp’s Mental Health Mural is a special reminder to…

Rally for SA Rowers as they Go for Gold at the African Champs Regatta

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOct 25, 2023Oct 24, 2023 160 0

The heat is on in Tunisia as African athletes battle brave waters to compete for Olympic and Paralympic placements. As the excitement builds, SA Rowers are giving their home country…

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

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023 175 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…

Kindness Finishes First for Animal Heroes on the Tail End of a Hard Time

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOct 22, 2023Oct 22, 2023 161 0

Kindness came in first place for the animal heroes of Mdzananda Animal Clinic, offering one less thing to worry about for the animal heroes who were recently robbed while trying…

Free Therapy Sundays: Showing Up When Our Loved Ones Are Struggling 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOct 15, 2023Oct 13, 2023 144 0

Showing support for our loved ones on their mental health journeys is one of the most important parts, and yet, it can also be the most complex. How do we…

Kindness Unites: Community Rallies to Aid Beloved Coffee Shop Owner!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOct 13, 2023Oct 31, 2023 6,012 0

Inspired by his selfless kindness, the Fourways community have rallied together to support DC Coffee Co. owner Neil Golding in his battle with mental health.   Johannesburg, South Africa (13…

Rainbows and Smiles’ Mobile Libraries are Bringing Joy to Children in Hospital 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023 186 0

Wheeling and dealing hope to make time in hospital for children with cancer a little happier are mobile libraries! Led by Rainbows and Smiles, these shelves are making a positive…

Cancer Survivors Day – The Untold Burden of Depression and Anxiety

by Staff Writer@GoodthingsguyJun 4, 2023Jun 1, 2023 218 0

The 4th of June marks Cancer Survivors Day; Cancer is a mammoth battle that takes a toll on the mind, body and soul – This year we look at mental…

Parents of Queer South Africans Pen Powerful Open Letter to Uganda!

by Nandipha Jovuka, Relebogile Setshedi, Thabisile Msezane@goodthingsguyJun 1, 2023 309 0

Parents, Families and Friends of South African Queers (PFSAQ) have penned a powerful open letter demanding justice against Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality law.   South Africa (01 June, 2023) — South Africans…