Good Things Guy

If you're looking for some good things in... look no further. We got you. @GoodThingsGuy is South Africa's top good news site. We find all the lekker things and share them with you. Up to 20 articles a day. Welcome to South Africa's happy place! goodthingsguy.com

A Pretoria primary school stopped everything to celebrate their security guard on his 54th birthday. goodthingsguy.com/people/a-whole…

Cool Story Bru rounds up all the blockbuster movies that have been filmed in South Africa, and there are so many more than we thought! goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/movi…

Floods may have taken away Trevor’s home, but in doing so, they also touched the heart of a school community that is rising to help their beloved traffic controller rebuild. goodthingsguy.com/people/westvil…

Celebrating South African restaurants’ excellence, here’s who went home with gold plates at the 2025 RASA Restaurant Awards! goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/top-…

Thanks to your kindness, Mzansi, a fridge, an inverter, and a whole lot of love are keeping David’s Puppy SOS KZN rescue mission alive. goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/davi…

A single screening in Empangeni two decades ago sparked a movement that has transformed thousands of lives across South Africa, fixing not just smiles but providing futures rewritten with confidence and possibility. goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/oper…

This weeks' @My_SPAR WEEKLY HERO goes to Suzy Whall for taking on a major endurance challenge to support victims of Gender-based Violence. Read the story here: goodthingsguy.com/people/suzy-wh… #SPARHeroOfTheWeek #GoodThingsGuy #GoodNews #Hero #HopeDealer

Easter is around the corner, and here’s how to make it extra sweet with these fun cheesecake-stuffed eggs for your guests or just to treat yourself over the long weekend. goodthingsguy.com/fun/easter-egg…

Gianna Pascoal is South Africa’s sole representative in the 2026 More Than Equal Driver Development Programme, racing her way towards Formula 4. goodthingsguy.com/sport/gianna-p…

A desperate situation on the trails near Porterville ended with a collective sigh of relief on Sunday evening after an elderly couple was rescued from life-threatening heat. goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/elde…

Just in time for World Poetry Day, 70 learners from four schools south of Durban are celebrating something most writers only dream of – seeing their words in print! goodthingsguy.com/people/durban-…

Companies like FoodForward SA and Ladles of Love are rescuing produce and redistributing it in vulnerable communities goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/turn…

The Foundation’s fourth annual golf day aims to raise awareness and provide eye care for children and adults living with impaired vision. goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/rita…

Equipped with interactive games, books, toys, and virtual reality experiences, the new Dream Room at Steve Biko Hospital will provide young patients awaiting treatment with a sanctuary for healing and relaxation from the reality of their illness. goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/drea…

Old bread bags took on a whole new life this Global Recycling Day, transformed into innovative and colourful lanyards worn by delegates at this year’s Public Relations and Communications Association Africa Conference. goodthingsguy.com/environment/br…

Melville is gearing up for another celebration of creativity and community with the second Happening. Ahead of the big day, the community is called to show up and spread happiness on its streets! goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/melv…

A little perspective on international day of happiness. #happiness #igetto #gratitude #goodthings #perspective

It's a Friday. The Good Things Guy @BrentLindeque joins us on this Feel Good Friday on #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #DStv194

Small businesses in SA are the bedrock of keeping local economies thriving, which is why @Incredible launched My Incredible Business, to honour the hard work everyday citizens put into their businesses. Season 1 was a hit and @kerimiller got the win! goodthingsguy.com/business/radio…

For frog’s sake! We can’t stop smiling 🐸 Life wasn’t all it croaked up to be for a bullfrog – affectionately named Ferdie by his rescuers – who got busted, breaking into a home in Brakpan. The call went through to the SPCA. goodthingsguy.com/environment/br…