Good Things Guy

South Africa, you’ve done it again! From a petrol attendant returning a lost wallet to strangers raising over R433,000 for a brave dad, this week’s good news is packed with reasons to smile. goodthingsguy.com/saturday-g…

When a nurse came across a video of a woman battling multiple health challenges and longing for nothing but to breathe and move beyond the confines of her bedroom, she couldn’t just scroll past – stepping in to secure her a portable oxygen concentrator and a whole new lease on life! Read the full story 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/nurse-step…

Armed with needles of love and decades of skill, Durban’s knitting grandmas have handcrafted blankets and cuddly teddies to remind vulnerable children that someone out there cares. Read more 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/durbans-kn…

From food gardens and school upgrades to feeding thousands, discover how @FordSouthAfrica employees and dealers made a meaningful difference across South Africa. Read the full article (and watch the videos) here: goodthingsguy.com/ford-south… #GTGxFord #FordSouthAfrica #GlobalCaringMonth #CommunityImpact #GivingBack

When Mahle Zondi first queued for a meal at Angels’ Care Centre’s Saturday feeding scheme several years ago, little did she know that a simple bowl of nourishment would spark a journey all the way to the professional soccer league. Read the full story 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/saturday-f…

Nine-year-old Karlo Marais and ten-year-old Misha Meyer claimed the under-11 mixed triathle title in Madeira, adding gold to the silver they won earlier in the week. Read more 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/sa-pair-wi…

When vulnerable children and struggling families need a guiding hand, community caregivers are right there walking alongside them every step of the way. Nearly 1,000 of these dedicated childcare workers have been empowered with formal qualifications to strengthen the vital services they deliver. Read the full story 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/1000-commu…

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) is asking South Africans to support its Nappy Run Drive, which helps provide an essential everyday item to people with disabilities and their families. The initiative is marking 15 years this year. Its 2026 campaign runs from 3 October to 3 December, covering Children’s Month, Disability Rights Awareness Month in November and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read more 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/ncpd-marks…

The charity has reached the final four for the 2026 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Impact Award and is asking South Africans to vote before the deadline on 2 November. Visit the official World Sailing Awards 2026 website, select The Little Optimist Trust (RSA) and cast your vote 🇿🇦💛 Read the full article 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/little-opt…

A little Rustenburg getaway, anyone? Hunter’s Rest has the Magaliesberg as its backdrop, and it’s the kind of place that makes you want to get out and explore a bit closer to home. Alan and Brent chat about this spot on the latest poddie. Take a look! Watch the conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=s1DwDByW…

Through The Salty Five, Lea is raising funds for SALT’s School Feeding Programme while encouraging her peers to think about the realities of going to school hungry. Read the full article 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/lea-kervar…

If you’ve been looking for the ultimate way to get into the festive spirit, then the upcoming Drakensberg Boys Choir’s 2026 Noël Tour could very well be the magic your family needs this holiday season! Read here for all the deets 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/light-drak…

The volunteers have now cleared 48,523 invasive pines across 7284 hectares of the wilderness area in six HeliHack operations! Read more 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/volunteers…

Carlo has been at Circle Centre for ages. The community often pays toward a little account at the local coffee shop to keep him fed. Recently, his seat was stolen, but his people made fast plans to get him a new one! Get the full story 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/carlo-chai…

From the highly anticipated Soweto Derby to the Proteas’ deciding Test against Australia and the Springbok Women’s clash with Ireland, there is plenty of action on the sporting calendar. Your guide to this weekend’s sport 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/your-weekl…

The light green wipe you use on your trolley handle at the shops doesn’t end up in landfill. It’s collected, recycled into plastic pellets and turned into outdoor furniture by Hudson Diphofa in Katlehong! Read the full article here 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/give-hudso… @SanitouchSA #GTGxSanitouch #PlasticRecycling #SustainableSouthAfrica #SupportLocal

An article written months ago has just helped another speaker recognise a suspicious invitation. And while the scammers appear to have found a new church name and conference… the people warning each other are making their job increasingly difficult. goodthingsguy.com/the-church…

You know those moments that make you feel a little better about the world? The ones that remind you there’s still so much good happening around us, even on the days when it’s easy to get caught up in everything else 💛 It’s always worth making a little room for the good, and we hope this week’s Weekly Wrap-up gives you a few minutes to do just that. Give it a watch, friends, and share the video with someone who could do with a bit of good news today 😊 #GoodThingsGuy #WeeklyWrapUp #GoodNews #SouthAfrica #ProudlySouthAfrican #PositiveNews #GoodThings

Even at 70 years old, Nicky Koekemoer still wakes up before dawn every day to feed township pets as well as care for 70 rescue dogs. Now, this dedicated KZN animal hero needs help to keep her doors open. Get all the details here 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/scottburgh…

A perfectly timed freefall above Delmas has earned 26 skydivers a place in the national record books. Watch the video here 🔗 goodthingsguy.com/twenty-six…