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Rescue on the Beach: Easy-to-Use Devices Placed on Popular Beaches Could Save Lives

by Gareth Kantor@groundup_newsMarch 1, 2024 104 0

Automated External Defibrillators and simple airway devices can be used by bystanders to help victims of cardiac arrest and drowning   Cape Town, South Africa (01 March 2024) — Recent…

R1 Million Donation Given to Goodbye Malaria to Help Combat the Disease

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMarch 1, 2024March 4, 2024 83 0

A donation of R1 million has been given to Goodbye Malaria in an effort to combat the deadly disease in Southern Africa.   Cape Town, South Africa (01 March 2024)…

After Losing Her Cat, Woman Founds Pet Grief Support Group

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 1, 2024 205 0

After losing her beloved cat, Di Kendall founded a Pet Grief Support Group to help other pet owners cope with the loss of their own pets.   South Africa (01…

Where Kindness Lives in Ekurhuleni: Meet the Humanity Foundation 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024 1,195 0

The helpers and heroes need helpers and heroes too. And in Benoni and Boksburg, that’s exactly where the Humanity Foundation plays an incredible role of kindness, from helping feeding schemes…

Boksburg Tiger Update: Sanctuary Sets Out Plans to Help Tigers Lose Weight

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024 5,034 0

Since being rescued from Boksburg, the two tigers have started settling in at their new home and the game plan is weight loss! Free State, South Africa (29 February 2024)…

Professor Donates $1 Billion So Students’ Tuition Will Be Free!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024 5,140 0

In incredible international news, a widow who was left a fortune has decided to donate $1 billion dollars to fund medical students’ tuition! Full story:   New York City, USA…

Mother-Daughter Duo Write Book Dedicated to Painted Rocks

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024 151 0

Razina and Kabira Dewan have written a book together, highlighting the joyful art of painting rocks and leaving them around SA to be found. South Africa (29 February 2024) –…

From Cows to Kittens – How to Curb the Spread of Zoonotic Diseases

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024 103 0

The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) shares how pet owners can help curb the spread of Zoonotic Diseases in South Africa.   South Africa (29 February 2024) – Humans and…

Students Team Up to Help With a Big Rescue Down Platteklip Gorge!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024 333 0

After two hikers could not get down Platteklip Gorge, they spent the night up on the mountain with rescuers keeping a close eye on them. The next day, a big…

Xavier’s New Home: Helping A Young Man Thrive in the Perfect Place

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 29, 2024March 1, 2024 225 0

Xavier Joubert is growing into a strong young man, but due to his special needs, he would be better able to cope at a specialised facility. Friends and family are…