Stellenbosch

Matriculants! Kick Your School Shoes Off One Last Time by Blessing Another Pupil in Need

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 26, 2024November 25, 2024 177 0

The Bloemhof Voetspore Projek, in partnership with Samaritan’s Feet South Africa, calls on matriculants to donate their used school shoes to underprivileged children. As they prepare to embark on new…

Pebbles’ Soap For Hope Project Seeks Hospitality Helpers! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024 201 0

Revamped and repurposed soap bars are providing hope to rural communities and the Pebbles Project are calling on hospitality helpers to get involved!   Stellenbosch, South Africa (20 November 2024)…

Join ChangeAbility for the Walk With Disability This Saturday!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 15, 2024November 14, 2024 124 0

It’s time to step up for disability rights! ChangeAbility invites you to their Walk with Disability event this Saturday. It’s a chance to raise awareness, promote inclusivity, and connect with…

Mdzananda Animal Clinic to Host First Picnic for Paws!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024 158 0

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is hosting its first Picnic for Paws event set to take place in Stellenbosch, and all animal (and picnic) lovers are invited to enjoy a day…

Dedicated Waiter “Godwin” Receives R10,000 Tip From Generous Customer!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyOctober 18, 2024November 4, 2024 80,574 0

Godwin, a dedicated employee at a restaurant in Stellenbosch, had never imagined that his ordinary workday would turn into an extraordinary one when a customer unexpectedly blessed him with a…

Daughter Shares Desperate Plea to Help Save Father’s Life Amid Sarcoma Cancer Battle

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024 1,708 0

Reverend Barry Fourie, a dedicated servant of the Lord throughout his life, now faces a devastating health crisis. His daughter, Minki, has set up a fundraising campaign to help cover…

Six Stellies Students Scoop Spots to Perform at Carnegie Hall 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024 588 0

Six Stellenbosch University students have scooped coveted spots after they beat out hundreds of applicants to be selected for the Africa United Youth Orchestra, where they will perform at Carnegie…

Cycling for Chem Students: Stellies Lecturer Hits the Road 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 4, 2024April 4, 2024 361 0

A Stellies Lecturer embarked on an incredible ‘600km in 6 days’ cycle—all to alleviate the financial burdens of her chemistry students:   Western Cape, South Africa (04 April 2024) —…

Student’s Singing Prank in Stellies Goes Beyond Viral!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024 6,529 0

Maybe the internet needed to be reminded that life isn’t always so serious, or maybe the energy of these students was just infectiously joyful. Whatever the main reason, a singing…

By Turning Trash into Art Patrick Bongoy Shares a Message of Hope 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024 261 0

Artist Patrick Bongoy’s latest exhibition hopes to spark action in the fight to restore our planet. Made from discarded materials, his art is here to give us a different perspective…