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Norleen Zulu’s Holistic and Fun Approach to Education is Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 17, 2024November 15, 2024 331 0

Norleen Zulu, a passionate Early Childhood Development Specialist, is on a mission to make learning fun and engaging for young minds. She also uses her TikTok, ‘Education with Norleen’, to…

Celebrating a Century of Ouma Susanna, a Living Legacy

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 28, 2024August 29, 2024 581 0

Living legacy Ouma Susanna recently celebrated her 100th birthday! Born before sliced bread and the discovery of penicillin, Ouma’s certainly seen it all. A teacher, community pillar and inspiration, this…

Remembering the Teacher of a Nation: William Smith

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 22, 2024August 23, 2024 1,214 0

The teacher of a nation, legend William Smith has sadly left us. But what he leaves behind is a legacy of immense impact. Generations of students who got to pursue…

Teacher Starts Initiative to Teach More Jozi Youngsters How to Swim

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024 730 0

A kind teacher in Johannesburg has made a splash with a heartwarming initiative to teach more Jozi youngsters an imperative life skill: learning how to swim!   Johannesburg, South Africa…

History Teacher Helps African Bands Catch Their Big Break Overseas 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 12, 2024May 10, 2024 696 0

History teacher by day and metal music legend behind the scenes—Sashquita Northey wears many hats, and one of them just so happens to be helping African bands catch their big…

Before Departure From School, Headmaster Offers Selfless Act!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 29, 2024May 3, 2024 725 0

One headmaster has committed to saying goodbye to his school in the best way before he takes up a new position—by embarking on an ambitious fundraiser for the students he…

Pikkewyntjie Crèche in Kimberley Enjoys a Facility Upgrade!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024 206 0

Pikkewyntjie Crèche has enjoyed an extra special start to the school year, more so than usual, thanks to an upgrade project that has kitted the Crèche out with new and…

Little B’s Big Journey Teaches a Lesson in Why Early Intervention Matters!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 17, 2023 603 0

An Early Childhood Development educator went the extra mile to Help ‘Little B’ on his big journey through learning challenges, and the results are proof that early intervention and extra…

‘Retired’ Principal Steps in to Turn Around Western Cape’s Poorest Performing School

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 26, 2023October 31, 2023 55,375 0

Stephen Price was supposed to retire earlier this year, and he gave it a good try (for a month). But, when the call to help the Western Cape’s worst-performing high…

World Teacher Day! Meet Some of the Teachers who Passed the Hero Test This Year

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 5, 2023 322 0

It’s World Teacher Day and we’re spotlighting some of our favourite 2023 teacher hero stories. From the teachers who united and trekked to give their students better classrooms to the…