Empowering Children: Teaching Consent, Belonging, and Identity for a Brighter Future

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 16, 2023 171 0

Elmo and his friends are empowering children by teaching them valuable life skills, like consent, dealing with feelings of belonging and looking to a brighter future.   South Africa (16…

Open Letter Shared Ahead of 16 Days of Activism Reignites Hope

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023 299 0

A simple question, ‘how are you doing? Really, how are you?’ turned out not to have such a simple answer. But, it certainly had a hopeful one that all women…

Langa’s Centenary Celebrated with Storytelling and Art Spanning Generations

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023 116 0

Langa’s centenary celebrations united story tellers, artists and dancers in community joy—a reminder of the beating heart the township drums, that’s worth fighting to uplift!   Langa, South Africa (08…

It’s “Toad Versus Road” in the Cape High Court

by John Yeld@GroundUp_NewsNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023 128 0

Environmentalists challenge road extension that threatens endangered Western Leopard Toads.   Cape Town, South Africa (08 November 2023) – A new section of road through the Noordhoek wetlands could cause the…

Community to Host Safety Meeting to Combat Rise in Muggings on Table Mountain

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023 329 0

With ten known muggings on Table Mountain in October alone, Cape Town’s hiking communities are poised for action – This is how to join:   Cape Town, South Africa (01…

Reddit User Shares Open Letter, Encouraging SA to Love Itself

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 30, 2023 432 0

A Reddit user wrote an open letter to South Africa, encouraging the country to stand up for itself, to stop letting people abuse it and to learn to love itself….

Microplastics are a Danger to Our Health. Here’s How to Reduce Our Exposure to Them

by Neil Thomas Stacey@GroundUp_NewsOctober 25, 2023 142 0

Some well-intentioned initiatives make the situation worse.   South Africa (25 October 2023) – About ten billion tons of plastic have been produced to date, of which around six billion…

NPO Shares Thought-Provoking Spin-Off of Boks #StrongerTogether Campaign

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023 261 0

Just as the Springboks team have consistently reminded South Africans that we are #StrongerTogether and brought us all the feels in sharing why they do what they do, NPO the…

Breast Cancer – These Are The Different Screening Tools Available

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 22, 2023October 18, 2023 331 0

Dr Lizanne Langenhoven is back, this time to discuss the different methods for screening for Breast Cancer to help educate women about their options.   South Africa (22 October 2023)…

Radiologist Debunks Myths About Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023 222 1

Dr Lizanne Langenhoven debunks the myths regarding Mammograms as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the hope of helping more women with early detection.   South Africa (18 October…