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Three tiny genets have landed in the best possible hands! Check out the full story: goodthingsguy.com/box-of-adorabl…

South African Stories for South African Kids! share.google/JNLL7upXxTchh7… Wonderful initiative- South African stories to which readers can relate, sparking imagination, creativity & developing thinking skills. @GoodThingsGuy @ReadtoRise @BrentLindeque @CapeTownEtc @AshrafGarda

Aunty Pree has thanked Nick Hamman after his viral food feature brought massive attention to Aunty Pree’s Curry Spot. Get the full story (and watch the videos) here: goodthingsguy.com/aunty-pree-tha…

Just weeks after heartbreaking footage of orphaned baby hippo Bumpy brought people to tears, the tiny calf is now paddling through life with growing confidence, a full belly and a rather impressive barrel roll. Read more (and watch the video): goodthingsguy.com/bumpy-the-hipp…

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal was met with a guard of honour from schoolchildren and teachers as he continued his journey towards Cape Town. Check out the full story (and watch the video): goodthingsguy.com/jason-vanporpp…

Your heart’s in the right place, but you need to be sure your rescue efforts don’t do more harm than good. Here’s some expert-informed guidance on helping chameleons after the Garden Route storms! Get the full story here: goodthingsguy.com/capenature-say…

@Lethabok87 Sadly yes, the chimney exploded 💔💔💔 Just praying that they make it through this terrible ordeal 🙏🏽

Fire place exploded??😱💔

Mitch Matyana shared a clip explaining why Afrikaans pet names sound more expressive than English terms of endearment. You gotta check out the video: goodthingsguy.com/mitch-matyana-…

On one of Cape Town’s coldest nights, a family’s desperate attempt to stay warm ended in unimaginable tragedy, leaving an eight-year-old boy badly burned, his father fighting for his life, and their home reduced to ashes. Read this heartbreaking story: goodthingsguy.com/on-a-cold-nigh…

It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s a jellyfish! Get the full story (and see all the pics): goodthingsguy.com/local-photogra…

The Good Work Foundation is committed to building learning campuses where the need for education is the most pressing. Alongside this commitment is making sure the communities they build in are involved in the process. Get the full story: goodthingsguy.com/the-good-work-…

Team SA returned from Ghana with 22 medals and top spot on the standings after another dominant African Athletics Championships campaign. Read this exciting story here: goodthingsguy.com/a-golden-week-…

From the shores of Coffee Bay to a Caribbean cruise ship, Fezile Bodla has proved that what started as seasonal lifeguarding work could open the floodgates to an unexpected, life-changing international career. Read his story here: goodthingsguy.com/for-fezile-bod…

Local storytelling and creative voices are set to take centre stage as South Africa gets named the European Film Market’s “Country in Focus” for 2027. Get the full story here: goodthingsguy.com/lights-camera-…

Shopping independently was an act of courage for Sammi. When a cashier’s impatience left her in tears, her husband – international autism advocate Dr Emile Gouws – turned it into a teachable moment for South Africa. goodthingsguy.com/sammis-experie…

Twelve years after she was found standing beside her poached mother, Satara – the very first white rhino orphan ever rescued from the Kruger National Park – has given birth to her first calf! Read this feel-good story: goodthingsguy.com/the-first-whit…

When Sue van der Linde unexpectedly suffered a stroke while driving on the N1, seconds mattered. A local traffic officer wasted no time, rushing her to the hospital just in time to prevent the unthinkable. Read this heartfelt story: goodthingsguy.com/sue-praises-tr…

The Johannesburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation is transforming empty inner-city courts into spaces of mentorship, sport, and youth development. Check out this exciting story: goodthingsguy.com/johannesburg-t…

Africa’s future is often discussed through the lens of politics alone, but Dr Shaka Sisulu’s newly completed PhD suggests something equally important is happening behind the scenes… business leaders helping shape stronger institutions... goodthingsguy.com/dr-shaka-sisul…

The young catcher will represent South Africa and hopes the upcoming tour to the United States will bring more exposure to women’s baseball in South Africa. Read her full story: goodthingsguy.com/a-dream-come-t…