Kindness

A Tea Party Was Thrown Just for Township Grannies

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 26, 2025May 25, 2025 115 0

Crumbs, laughter and togetherness. A tea party thrown just for township grannies (and the grandpas who managed to sneak through) reminds us that sometimes the most important joys are the…

Kindness and Rowena Guide Missing ID and Driver’s Back to Owner!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 19, 2025 156 0

Kindness at its finest! After Leigh Stefanski had her ID and Driver’s poached, an unsung hero named Rowena went out of their way to reunite the documents with her.  …

Give a Cane Campaign Hopes to Help 1000 Visually Impaired People!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 16, 2025May 15, 2025 70 0

Last year, enough funds were raised to give 500 white canes to visually impaired people. Now, local Guide Dogs and their friends are preparing to one-up the impact with the…

Watch: How One Woman’s Hand-Stitched Hearts Sparked a Movement

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 1, 2025 1,029 0

A mother’s love, a devastating injustice and a hand-stitched heart sparked a movement. Martha: A Heartfelt South African Story is the film that will leave you changed.   South Africa…

Abandoned Dog Brothers Find Kindness Along the R513

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025 379 0

Two dog brothers found hope in an unexpected place: a forgotten stretch of the R513.   Cullinan, South Africa (30 April 2025) — Hope can be found where it is…

Wild Goose Chase and Kindness Reunite Artist With Her Painting

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 299 0

“The universe was definitely looking out for me that day, and I have the kindness of (mostly) strangers to thank.” When a Cape Town artist drove off without her painting,…

Viral Good News: Hero Guard Chases Down Shopper to Return Lost Handbag

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 28, 2025May 1, 2025 630 0

One simple act of kindness, one honest heart and one forgotten handbag… and just like that, South Africa is reminded that everyday heroes are still among us.   Johannesburg, South…

Knitted Bunnies and Warm Hearts Thanks to Kingsmead College Volunteers’ Kindness

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguy April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 110 0

From handmade bunnies to grocery hampers (and many Easter Eggs in between) the Kingsmead College community and volunteers spent the recent holidays with kindness; supporting a myriad of organisations.  …

A Hundred Reasons to Believe in Kindness: Cape Town Cashier Returns Lost Note Weeks Later

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 23, 2025 731 0

It’s easy to feel like kindness is fading, but then someone surprises you in the most unexpected way, and you realise it’s alive and well, just quietly doing its thing…

An Ice Skating Day Made Some Challenges Go Away

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025 86 0

There were a series of warm moments at the ice rink as skaters took on the opportunity to ease some challenges for those less fortunate.   Randburg, South Africa (10…