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If teaching is a calling, then Angelique West has answered it beautifully! In the sweetest video you’ll see today, she shares a heartwarming moment with her class, revealing her absolute...

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If teaching is a calling, then Angelique West has answered it beautifully! In the sweetest video you’ll see today, she shares a heartwarming moment with her class, revealing her absolute favourite student.

 

Cape Town, South Africa (29 May 2025) – We all have at least one teacher who touched our lives and holds a special place in our memories. Whether it was their words of encouragement, fun activities or excellent teaching style, there is that one particular Miss, Mrs or Mr who had a lasting impression and made schooling an enjoyable experience.

One Grade 5 teacher who is quite likely that for her young pupils is Angelique West.

In an adorably cute video shared on her Instagram, Angelique captured a wholesome moment in which she told her pupils that she had printed out a photo of her favourite student in the class.

 

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She proceeded to get the young pupils to go to her one at a time as she showed them the “photo” of the favourite student strategically placed in a box on her lap.

The children, though their faces mostly blurred for their security, were all seen gushing and smiling as they each had a moment to take a look into the box.

It was only at the end of the video that Angelique revealed that it was actually a mirror placed in the box the whole time, not an actual photo. So, when each child came to see who the “favourite” was, it was themselves they saw in the reflection – how cute?!

The creatively wholesome gesture didn’t just make the children smile, but us and the rest of Angelique’s online audience too! It speaks so much to the importance of having a teacher who sees and appreciates her pupils as special individuals who add value to her life as much as she does theirs.

The video has won over thousands of hearts online, with people calling Angelique an awesome teacher and a true inspiration who is helping build children.

“I hope you looked a few times [in the mirror], too. Teachers are amazing,” one user commented.

A truly special moment, thoughtfully created by a truly special teacher. You’ve just got to love it!


Sources: Juffrou Angelique
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The Cosiest Fundraiser is a Few Sleeps Away and Ready to Awaken Childhood Dreams https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/the-cosiest-fundraiser-is-a-few-sleeps-away-and-ready-to-awaken-childhood-dreams/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/the-cosiest-fundraiser-is-a-few-sleeps-away-and-ready-to-awaken-childhood-dreams/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:37 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=152225

The cosiest fundraiser is just a few sleeps away and has the potential to fund the dreams of so many children fighting life-threatening illnesses.   South Africa (27 May 2025)...

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The cosiest fundraiser is just a few sleeps away and has the potential to fund the dreams of so many children fighting life-threatening illnesses.

 

South Africa (27 May 2025) — Getting cosy for a cause happens in a few sleeps on 30 May; South Africans all over the country will step out into the world not in heels, school shoes or sneakers but in slippers, fluffy, bold and comfort-approved. It’s not exactly a rebellion against conventional shoes (well, maybe in part). Largely, it’s a day that’s dedicated to taking the steps to make a little person’s childhood dream come true.

In most cases, we take our slippers off when we curl up into bed and are ready to dream. But for Slipper Day, we put them on proudly and wear them everywhere in an effort that symbolises dreams becoming reality.

At the heart of the fundraiser is the Reach For A Dream Foundation. Their mission orbits around children fighting life-threatening illnesses and focuses on giving these kids a dose of much-needed magic by giving children a break from their battles and a chance to live out their Dream Days.

The dreams that make up a Dream Day are different for every child. They range from getting to play pretend in their dream career (as a firefighter, chef or whatever they’d love to do when they grow up) to meeting their heroes, or travelling to a place they’ve always wanted to see for the very first time.

In this way, the children (affectionately referred to as Dreamers) get a day to just be kids, spoiled with a slice of life that usually only happens when they’ve drifted off into a fantasy world.

You can help make a myriad of dreams come true simply by participating in the cosiest fundraiser of the year!

Cosy for a Cause:

  1. Purchase your slippers ‘ticket’ (AKA, your permission to wear slippers out in society) You can get stickers at Wimpy, Dischem Pharmacies, Baby City, Pick n Pay, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Krispy Kreme, Hush Puppies, and The Crazy Store.
  2. You can also purchase a virtual sticker here or a fun pair of cosy footgear (they’ve got everything from baby sharks to hot pink flamingos!), here
  3. Encourage as many people as you can to do the same.

For Schools

  1. Participate in the School Competition (where you can sell stickers and win a prize)
  2. Or, the social media challenge in which you create and post a fun slipper video for another prize!
  3. There is also the Spirit of Slipper Day Award up for grabs a chance for schools that embody the joy of making dreams come true together with Slipper Day to life.

With only four sleeps to go until the big day, there’s still plenty of time to get your stickers, choose your slippers and spread the word to build the slipper squad.


Sources: Reach for a Dream 
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Watch: A South African Farmer’s Hilarious Love Triangle  https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/south-african-farmers-hilarious-love-triangle/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/south-african-farmers-hilarious-love-triangle/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:54 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=151996

Who has to worry about Jolene when there’s a tractor named Betsie on the scene? A hilarious ‘interview’ revealed a love triangle we hope other spouses of farmers can’t relate...

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Who has to worry about Jolene when there’s a tractor named Betsie on the scene? A hilarious ‘interview’ revealed a love triangle we hope other spouses of farmers can’t relate to.

 

Somewhere on a Farm, South Africa (23 May 2025) — “I know men ‘aren’t allowed to cry, but there were times when she pulled me through the drought. When I was weak she was strong for me.” You’d be forgiven for thinking these to be the words of a doting partner, and in some ways you’d be right… if said partner was a farmer and if the ‘she’ was a tractor named Betsie. A hilarious advert recently played up a farmer’s true love triangle, and we’re not sure if it’s going to increase tractor sales or cause a series of ‘we need to talk’ moments.

In the advert, a farmer named Gerrie sits down with his wife to talk about love. However, things start to take a turn for the comedic when the audience realises he’s talking about his love for Betsie the tractor, while his wife thinks his loving words are about her.

“I can’t imagine life on the farm without her,” could’ve been a great way to show love to your wife Gerrie, but it just had to be about Betsie, didn’t it?

Watch: Never Mind Jolene When Betsie’s at the Scene

If this ad is relatable to those married to farmers, let us know in the comments (and please let us know how you deal!)

Meanwhile, in other videos that made us giggle this week, an American tried his first Grand-Pa in a bid to relieve a headache. Unfortunately for him, the local pain reliever might’ve given him a whole new flavour of headache in what has become a public service announcement not to try your first Grand-Pa in the powder format, without water and or if you’re not built like a South African. Have a watch, here.


Sources: John Deere; Facebook 
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Shopping Bags Transform Thanks to Upcycling Fairy Godmother https://www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/shopping-bags-transform-thanks-to-upcycling-fairy-godmother/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/shopping-bags-transform-thanks-to-upcycling-fairy-godmother/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 15:00:24 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=151781

A school in the Western Cape were wowed by a duo who donned dance-ready attire made out of materials rarely seen on a runway, re-purposed shopping bags! Thanks to a...

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A school in the Western Cape were wowed by a duo who donned dance-ready attire made out of materials rarely seen on a runway, re-purposed shopping bags! Thanks to a talented upcycling fairy godmother, the pair went on to win an award.

 

Western Cape, South Africa (21 May 2025) — South Africa’s creativity continues to link arms with sustainable endeavours! Recently, Boland Landbouskool were treated to a fashion show in which shopping bags transformed into ball-ready looks thanks to an upcycling fairy godmother; rightfully stealing the runway.

At the Mr & Mrs Boland modelling event, a student-duo donned the paper bags we all know well with plastic bag accents; wowing the crowds and the internet in the process.

Couple Beate van Wyk and Jacques Brand may have been the models, but it was the craftsmanship of Hesmari van Deventer (AKA, the upcycling fairy godmother in this story) who brought the blazer vest and gown to life.

Hesmari’s work was so detailed, she even made sure to craft pleats and plastic ruffles for the dress!

The pair went on to win Mr and Mrs Creative for their unique looks that understoof the show’s theme ‘From Trash’ to the tee.

@heeemaw I’d even say they were better dressed than most celebrities 👀🛒🩵🤣 @Checkers_Sixty60 @Checkers South Africa @Jacques Brand675 ♬ original sound – Checkers South Africa

This is the latest of numerous fashion-inspired craft projects that have used retired shopping bags, highlighting a keen interest toward repurposing items once thought to have a narrow use into fashion.

Recently, South African artist Ricollin Moodley (best known for his lipstick portraits) also flexed a different kind of creativity when he turned unassuming fabric shopping bags into fashion pieces, adorning them with artwork.

The bigger conversation here isn’t just about clever creativity; it’s about the shift in narrative that says ‘waste is a pathway to so much more when you think about products not linearly, but circularity-wise’.


Sources: Various (Linked Above)
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Watch And Try Not to Laugh: American Puts Grand-Pa to the Test  https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/watch-and-try-not-to-laugh-american-puts-grand-pa-to-the-test/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/watch-and-try-not-to-laugh-american-puts-grand-pa-to-the-test/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:06 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=151568

A South African staple versus an American with a headache. Recently, a South African-in-training put a Grand-Pa to the test. And we all know who won…   South Africa (20...

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A South African staple versus an American with a headache. Recently, a South African-in-training put a Grand-Pa to the test. And we all know who won…

 

South Africa (20 May 2025) — It’s hard to fathom that most of the world beyond South Africa doesn’t instinctively raid their cupboards for a Grand-Pa when a headache or hangover strikes. But, in case you didn’t know, the pain relief staple is actually a South African brand (which is probably why your foreign co-workers keep looking at you weirdly when you ask them for a grandpa whilst clutching your head in pain, wondering what an elderly man could possibly do to help).

In a recent hilarious video, American Addi Logan decided to put Grand-Pa to the test.

You might recognise Addi from another hit video that depicted his review of South African desserts! While Addi’s dessert taste test saw South African treats (at least most of them) pass with flying colours, the same couldn’t be said for the pain-reliever.

Armed with a glass of water and a look of concern in his eyes, Addi embarked a little too bravely with the powder version of the product. He shared that his wife doesn’t take her doses with water (a true South African), before proceeding to attempt his own dose water-free.

Now, nobody has ever accused Grand-Pas of tasting like icing sugar. So it wasn’t unusual for Addi’s face to morph into a look of disgust when he threw the powder into the back of his throat (we couldn’t help but laugh —someone help this man!).

He then attempted to infuse it with water, which, once again, left his face morphing and South Africans trying not to laugh.

Watch And Try Not to Laugh: American Puts Grand-Pa to the Test

 

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Needless to say, this might be the American’s last shot at looking to Grand-Pa for relief. However, several South Africans raced to the comment section to defend the staple, with some suggesting Coca-Cola as the key factor and others expressing that “This is how Home Affairs knows you’re not ready [to be a South African].”


Sources: Addi Logan
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Schalk Bezuidenhout’s Hilarious Take on ‘Comrades Fortune Cookies’ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/schalk-bezuidenhouts-comrades-fortune-cookie/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/schalk-bezuidenhouts-comrades-fortune-cookie/#respond Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:33 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=151407

South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout is training for his first-ever Comrades. And, he’s learnt a lot from the utility of the word ‘tapering’ when you don’t know what else to...

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South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout is training for his first-ever Comrades. And, he’s learnt a lot from the utility of the word ‘tapering’ when you don’t know what else to say to the wise sages of Comrades past who seem to relish in acting as vague as a fortune cookie of fear and advice. Watch Schalk’s hilarious take on it all:

 

South Africa (18 May 2025) — South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout is among the many rookie racers preparing to take on the upcoming Comrades Marathon for the very first time. And, amid the many lessons Schalk has learned (like how far 80kms actually is and why the word ‘tapering’ is a fast ticket to sounding like you know what you’re talking about in a group of runners), he’s also interacted with the ‘Comrades Fortune Cookies’.

A Comrades ‘Fortune Cookie’ is someone who has completed the race and proceeds to give a rookie runner vague, alarming, and somewhat riddled advice, including (but not limited to) “After halfway, you find out who you truly are.”

Schalk recently made some updates on his training, with a video dedicated entirely to the ‘Comrades Fortune Cookies’ and their scary warnings.

“They will make it their mission to put the fear of God in you. They’ll go, ‘oh is it your first Comrades?’ and you go, ‘yeah no it’s my first one, I’m very excited’. And they’ll go (with an expression as if they’ve just seen a ghost), “I remember my first one… good luck, that’s all I can say. Good luck. And then they run into a bush and disappear forever,” remarks Schalk. 

The comedian even hilariously compared these sages to Dumbledore from Harry Potter, who never really let the kid know what was actually going on but made sure to give vague warnings at a whim.

Watch: People Who Have Done the Comrades Before, Please Stop Scaring Us


Sources: Schalk Bezuidenhout 
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3 High School Friends Reunite at AfrikaBurn for the First Time in Decades https://www.goodthingsguy.com/opinion/3-high-school-friends-reunite-at-afrikaburn-for-the-first-time-in-decades/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/opinion/3-high-school-friends-reunite-at-afrikaburn-for-the-first-time-in-decades/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 08:00:02 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=151061

Three high school friends recently reunited for the first time in forty years at AfrikaBurn for their 60th birthdays! Their adventures at the festival (as more mature festival goers) reminded...

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Three high school friends recently reunited for the first time in forty years at AfrikaBurn for their 60th birthdays! Their adventures at the festival (as more mature festival goers) reminded us why reunions, no matter how long-overdue, are a must!

 

Tankwa Karoo (14 May 2025) — As thousands of people recount their recent adventures from AfrikaBurn, Helen Patricia’s stood out in a big way. It wasn’t just because Helen’s story focused on the reunion of three high school friends who hadn’t been together in some forty years or because the three women were celebrating their 60th in the most iconic way (at one heck of a festival).

It wasn’t just for the humour intertwined in Helen’s recounting either. Instead, it was the sum of all these unique parts that made for a dazzling reminder (for anyone who might need it) to act on reunion plans, no matter how long they’re overdue or how far out of your comfort zone they might lead you!

From preschool teachers’ failed campsite jollifications that required exchanging massages for assistance to grooving with one’s hearing aid in tow, the adventure had us giggling and missing our long-lost friends!

As Helen writes:

“Three high school friends reunited at AfrikaBurn 2025 to celebrate turning 60. The one from New Zealand hadn’t seen the 2 others for 40 years. Another came from Switzerland.

The South African hired the Bushy Kamper Trailer. With her long-suffering husband, all tried in vain to force the flimsy tent pegs into the desert soil with a rubber mallet, after the gruelling ascent up the Katbakkies Pass, rattling across the corrugated dust, dredging up memories from 80’s discos at the Southern Suburbs’ Werdmuller Centre.

One wore a hearing aid but the ones who didn’t, couldn’t hear anything anyway, with all the shuddering.

The South African preschool teacher’s attempts at jollifying their campsite with bunting from last year’s school concert was underwhelming and blown away with the first strong winds on the 2nd day! This complete fail was redeemed by one of the group gifting osteopathic sessions to nearby campers on the massage table brought along.

Afrikaburn is a bit like the parable of the six blind men and the elephant, all having their own unique sensorial experience of a mammoth animal.

The 3 old, almost-deaf women got their own satisfying experience.

The Oasis of the Crone became their place, starting with a charming baptism into the Oasis Way by the beautiful Aimee, followed by a 2 and-a-half-hour Grounding Mirror Journey with a Dutch Sorceress…

…Their last evening ended where it started, at the Oasis, with Silent Disco Headphones and Dancing in the Desert with the sun setting and the Tetrahedon burning on the horizon, setting intentions within. It felt good to be a Crone.”

So, if you’re looking for a sign to connect with old friends, consider this it!


Sources: Helen Patricia via AfrikaBurn(Group)/Facebook 
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Watch: Mossel Bay Spotted a Sheep Taking a Stroll on the Beach! https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/watch-mossel-bay-spotted-a-sheep-taking-a-stroll-on-the-beach/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/watch-mossel-bay-spotted-a-sheep-taking-a-stroll-on-the-beach/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=151007

You never know what you might find on a beach in South Africa. In Mossel Bay, a sheep was recently caught out on a beach stroll, enjoying the sand between...

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You never know what you might find on a beach in South Africa. In Mossel Bay, a sheep was recently caught out on a beach stroll, enjoying the sand between his hooves and taking in the views!

 

Mossel Bay, South Africa (13 May 2025) — You never know what you might find on a beach in South Africa. From breathtaking sand creations to surfing marathons for incredible causes, there’s always something exciting to see at the sea. Recently, a unique sight caught a coastal town’s attention: a sheep taking a stroll on the beach in Mossel Bay.

In a video shared by Michael de Nobrega (a passionate marine life photographer from Hartenbos who you might recall from a heartwarming story earlier this year in which he and his son freed a beach from a massive fishing net), the internet was treated to the sweet sight.

Guided by a leash, the sheep got to enjoy the sand between his hooves and the fresh ocean air on his wool. In fact, the beach sheep seemed so content we wouldn’t have been surprised if he went into the shallow of the waves for a little cool-down dip!

The sheep is believed to belong to the Badenhorst family and has been spotted on various ‘walkies’ in Mossel Bay.

Watch: Mossel Bay Spotted a Sheep Taking a Stroll on the Beach!

For those who thought sheep were only farm animals, think again! Sheep make incredible companions, especially when it comes to raising baby animals. Wildlife non-profits like The Rhino Orphanage and Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation Development (HERD) rely on sheep nannies to keep orphaned rhinos and elephants company; playing an imperative role in the young animals’ social development.

Spotted any unexpected animals adventuring around your town? Let us know in the comments!


Sources: Michael De Nobrega; GTG 
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The Afrikaans language may have quietly marked turning 100 years old, but the learners of Victoria Girls’ High School didn’t hold back celebrations as they danced and brought all the good vibes to the school quad.

 

Grahamstown, South Africa (13 May 2025) – Did you know that Afrikaans turned 100 years old recently? Well, on 8 May 1925, Afrikaans was recognised as an official language of South Africa, marking 100 years last Thursday!

A daughter language of Dutch, Afrikaans is a widely spoken home language in South Africa, with millions of speakers from diverse ethnic groups and many more who speak it as a second language.

Its centennial anniversary didn’t exactly make headlines in mainstream news, but that’s why you can trust Good Things Guy to unearth the joy and celebratory vibes.

The result? – We found footage of the entire Victoria Girls’ High School squad dancing up a storm as they celebrated a century of Afrikaans with music, dancing, and good vibes during break time!

An entertaining video shows the learners holding nothing back as they danced to an awesome, upbeat Afrikaans tune, effortlessly showcasing the power of music to connect us all and ignite good times.

We’re sure the learners appreciated the break away from their books and assignments to let their hair down.

“The energy was high as we lit up the quad with joyful movement and culture. Cheers to 100 years of Afrikaans! Ons het dit baie geniet, dankie Mnr Jasson,” the school said.


Sources: Victoria Girls’ High School
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If you’ve ever been tricked into trying wasabi, this one’s for you. Recently, a lovely lady named Anna tried tempura sushi for the first time, and an unfriendly ‘avo’ (it was wasabi)…

 

Outeniqua, South Africa (12 May 2025) — If you’ve ever been tricked into trying ‘spicy sushi avo’ (wasabi), you’ll know the pain that a lovely lady named Anna recently cry-laughed through.

As sushi lovers know well, wasabi is an important component of the culinary journey that is raw fish.

A Japanese horseradish condiment, wasabi is not just a zing for the sake of it. It has anti-bacterial properties and immune-boosting flair and helps bring out the flavour of the fish.

However, for a first-timer, it’s a spicy new flavour, to say the least.

Anna from Spar Outeniqua (whose content never disappoints) recently sat down for a tempura sushi taste test for the first time. While Anna rated the sushi as a 10/10 serving, the real fun (and pain) came into play when she was prompted to try the ‘avo’.

Poor Anna took a big mouthful of the green demon. In fact, she popped the entire serving of wasabi into her mouth at once!

Initially feeling smug in thinking the taste would be avo-esque, Anna’s happy face quickly turned into one of hilarious distress when she realised that this was not what she had signed up for.

With a decent yell and watering eyes, Anna fought the wasabi bravely before getting the condiment out of her mouth and, potentially, out of her memory.

Watch: Anna’s First Rodeo With Wasabi

Meanwhile, in other taste test news with far less spicy connotations, an American recently gave South African desserts a whirl with some questionable pronunciation. You can have a watch and a giggle, here.


Sources: Outeniqua Spar 
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