Far too many people are forced to work, learn, and navigate daily life with poor vision simply because essential eye care is out of reach. To change this, the University of Johannesburg is hitting the road with its new mobile eye clinic to bring free, high-quality eye care and glasses to underserved communities across Gauteng and Limpopo. goodthingsguy.com/ujs-new-mo…

Prof Duncan Reyburn, an associate professor in the University of Pretoria’s (UP) School of the Arts, recently gave his inaugural professorial lecture, ‘Rewonderment’, at UP’s Hatfield Campus on 29 September 2026. We found it so thought-provoking that we had to share it. Prof Reyburn is an internationally recognised scholar of English writer and philosopher GK Chesterton, and his research looks at how we experience the world and make sense of it. In this lecture, he turned that research on a modern problem… How easily we lose our sense of wonder. goodthingsguy.com/perhaps-a-…

The Midrand SPCA is appealing to the public and business community for urgent financial assistance, warning that it is becoming increasingly difficult to cover the costs of its animal welfare services. The organisation needs between R480,000 and R520,000 each month to keep operating, but currently faces a monthly funding shortfall of approximately R250,000. goodthingsguy.com/midrand-sp…

Sinead Kaidence Samputh finds building robots exciting, but helping other children discover their own potential might be her most rewarding project yet. goodthingsguy.com/sinead-kai…

The smallest steps mark the biggest victories. When Liefie, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, arrived at Heartlands, he needed specialised care and ongoing medical support. Living with cystic fibrosis, cataracts and other health challenges, his journey was filled with treatments, hospital visits and difficult moments. And then he took his first steps and inspired hope! goodthingsguy.com/little-boy…

What happens when serving others becomes part of the way you do business? Pepe Marais shares how this thinking shaped Joe Public and played a role in its growth. Watch the conversation on the poddie: youtube.com/watch?v=XLfS8g4F…

From a South African mom impressing Gordon Ramsay to a community creating a dream wedding, this week’s good news is overflowing with reasons to smile. And after the week we’ve had, we could all use a little extra happiness! goodthingsguy.com/saturday-g…

Librarians are like the keepers of truth, and libraries are helping people navigate a world where information has never been easier to find…or harder to trust. goodthingsguy.com/libraries-…

What started as a simple appeal for educational toys and learning materials two months ago has turned into bright smiles, wide-eyed excitement, and new learning opportunities for the children of a preschool in Mamelodi! goodthingsguy.com/community-…

Ahead of the municipal elections on 4 November, the Johannesburg SPCA (JSPCA) has launched its very own mayoral race. We’re not even joking! Two goats are on the ballot. Hazel and Greta are running for Mayor of the JSPCA. goodthingsguy.com/baaaaa-two…

For a child, a cleft is more than a visible difference. Depending on its severity, it can affect their ability to eat, speak, and hear, while also contributing to dental and respiratory challenges. Children and families may also face stigma, bullying and social isolation. Sadly, in many communities, accessing timely, specialist care can be difficult. Operation Smile South Africa knows this reality all too well. That is why they are inviting families and individuals across the Eastern Cape and surrounding areas to come forward for free specialist cleft care at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (NMAH) in Mthatha from 29 October to 1 November 2026. goodthingsguy.com/free-cleft…

A picture is worth a thousand words, and this one speaks volumes! When two pupils noticed a classmate navigating a busy schoolyard on crutches, they stepped in to support her – showing the kind of friendship and compassion the world could use more of. goodthingsguy.com/photo-of-p…

When a regular customer noticed barista and single mother Lerato Dibe struggling to see, his one thoughtful act set in motion the life-changing care that has restored her vision and brought new dreams into focus. goodthingsguy.com/support-ki…

A proudly South African sleeveless Christmas jumper – made by a whole community and stitched together from leftovers – may be headed for the mayor’s shoulders at this year’s festive lights switch-on. goodthingsguy.com/community-…

South Africa will be looking to make waves at the 2026 Canoe Marathon World Championships in Gualeguaychú, Argentina, with Hamish Lovemore leading the charge across several events. goodthingsguy.com/hamish-lov…

What if building a successful business could mean doing good beyond the business itself? Pepe Marais shares a way of looking at success that goes beyond the bottom line, and we love the idea that what we build can create opportunities to make a difference in other people's lives. Watch the conversation on the poddie: youtube.com/watch?v=XLfS8g4F…

A great footballer needs more than fancy footwork, and a new community initiative in Mamelodi hopes to help young people develop skills that matter long after the final whistle. Rhiza Babuyile, in partnership with the Johan Cruyff Foundation, launched Mamelodi’s first Cruyff Court, breathing new life into a facility that had fallen into disrepair. goodthingsguy.com/mamelodi-n…

It’s another action-packed week in sport, and there’s plenty for South African fans to look forward to! From Mamelodi Sundowns’ mission to keep their CAF Champions League dreams alive to the Springbok Women taking on Ireland on home soil, the next few days promise big moments. Here’s what to look out for this week! goodthingsguy.com/your-weekl…

The former Miss South Africa’s fairytale October wedding was filmed, and the video has us in our feels! ‘In a world that has constantly taught me that I am less, you have always taught me that I am more.’ goodthingsguy.com/former-mis…

When children from different schools come together through music, the result can be something truly special. A school mass choir festival brought young singers together to perform Toto’s iconic hit Africa, giving the familiar classic a fresh feel through the voices of a new generation. goodthingsguy.com/school-cho…