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Lurina Turns Struggle Into Songs Of Hope For Diabetes Community

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025 164 0

Lurina Fourie isn’t just living with type-1 diabetes; she’s positively transforming the experience for others. She has consistently found creative ways to connect with the diabetes community, with her latest…

Firefighters Stand Strong Against Table Mountain Wildfire

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyApril 29, 2025May 1, 2025 471 0

The united efforts of our brave firefighters have seen them face raging flames head-on in the Tokai and Silvermine areas of Table Mountain since Friday, as crews work hard on…

This South African Beach Is Now Officially One of the World’s Best

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 29, 2025 1,820 0

Sun, sand and a whole lot of penguin charm… Boulders Beach is flying the South African flag high as one of the world’s top beaches for 2025!   Global (29…

Anaesthetists Brushstrokes Bring Joy and Hope to Young Patients at Tygerberg Hospital

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025 404 0

Driven by a deep compassion for vulnerable children, a team of anaesthetists traded their syringes for paintbrushes recently to create a whimsical mural, bringing colour and a little light to…

Baby on Board: A Train. A Birth. And Four Brave Women.

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 24, 2025May 1, 2025 5,265 0

It started like any other commute… gospel songs, coffee cups and early morning quiet. But just before 7am, a young woman went into labour on a moving train. And four…

How an After-School Programme Helped Taryn Discover Her Voice and Purpose

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyApril 24, 2025April 23, 2025 162 0

Taryn Jacobs was a teen who had a childhood marked by uncertainty before an Amy Foundation after-school programme, which helped her fearlessly pursue her aspirations.   Cape Town, South Africa…

How a Local NPO is Using AI to Tackle Struggles at Schools

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyApril 24, 2025April 23, 2025 113 0

NPO Khulisa Social Solutions is using artificial intelligence to address struggles in schools!   South Africa (24 April 2025) — South African NPO Khulisa Social Solutions is using AI to…

Channah Honoured for Bravery and Lifesaving Spirit at Wilderness Beach

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyApril 23, 2025April 22, 2025 133 0

Being a lifeguard is one of those jobs that can be considered a calling, and this is especially true for Channah van Coller, who immediately grabbed her fins and a…

Tania Morkel Surpasses R64K Goal in Remarkable 64-Day Table Mountain Climb!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyApril 23, 2025April 22, 2025 647 0

It is not every day that someone confronts the very thing that threatened their very life and uses it to pour back into others. Last year, Tania Morkel faced a…

Award-Winning Garden ‘Between Two Worlds’ Comes to Stellies

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025 426 0

From Singapore to Stellies: Leon Kluge’s enchanting and gold-winning garden ‘Between Two Worlds’ is coming to Stellenbosch this Earth Day!   Hazendal, South Africa (14 April 2025) — Renowned botanist…