Good Things Guy

The Cape 1000 combines classic cars and scenic Western Cape routes with a charitable mission that raised more than R300,000 in 2026. Cape Town, South Africa (15 October 2026) – The Western Cape rally has been shortlisted for Rally or Tour of the Year at the 2026 International Historic Motoring Awards.

Approaching its tenth year, Chillie Runners is encouraging South Africans of all fitness levels to move more and find their community. South Africa (15 October 2026) – The club wants 2,000 people at its annual 5km and 10km race, encouraging South Africans to move at their own pace and find community along the way. You don’t need to be a seasoned runner, own the latest running gear or have a personal best to chase before you get started. Sometimes, all it takes is showing up.

Thanks to one timely SafeTRX emergency alert, NSRI rescuers found five paddlers lost in dense Cape Town fog and brought them safely back to shore. Cape Town, South Africa (15 October 2026) – Thanks to a timely NSRI SafeTRX emergency alert, five paddlers disoriented in dense fog off Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard were safely rescued on Tuesday morning. NSRI Table Bay and NSRI Bakoven duty crews were activated after receiving a distress signal sent from a sea kayak off Three Anchor Bay.

Beaulieu College dancers have earned opportunities to represent South Africa in Belgium in 2027, alongside a strong season of provincial recognition. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 October 2026) – The school’s BANG choreography took first place in its division, with its dancers selected for the All-Star Team and given the opportunity to represent South Africa at the 2027 World Championships in Belgium.

Local trainers are helping children question harmful stereotypes while building trusted relationships in schools and their communities. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 October 2026) – Action Breaks Silence is working with about 15,000 primary school learners in Soweto and Diepsloot, using age-appropriate lessons and local trainers to encourage empathy, respect and safer behaviour.

There’s a sense of collective joy today following the terrifying hijacking incident involving the Germiston Bedfordview SPCA. Both dogs taken during the ordeal have been found safe! The SPCA still needs help tracking down its stolen vehicle. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 October 2026) – Yesterday, Germiston Bedfordview SPCA’s vehicle was hijacked. The society’s loyal driver, Junior, was held at gunpoint and later dropped off in Soweto. Two dogs were still in the vehicle when it was taken.

Makoma Mokoboro has always dreamed big while striving to uplift others. After experiencing the joy of teaching at her former primary school, she discovered her true calling, and now she’s raising funds to take the next step in her studies. Tzaneen, South Africa (15 October 2026) – For many young people, a university education holds the key to a bright future and the chance to realise their dreams. The same is true for Makoma Jeanet Mokoboro.

In Grade 9, Brandon Mashandudze is already exploring how technology could help save lives. His research on using artificial intelligence to detect lung cancer earlier has earned him international recognition as an American Lung Cancer Scholar. Mahikeng, South Africa (15 October 2026) – What started as a keen interest in lung cancer has quickly turned into a passion for Brandon Mashandudze, leading him to ask a crucial question: how could technology be used to prevent it?

The countdown to Christmas has begun, but this year we’re counting something far more meaningful than presents under the tree. We’re counting kindness… and South Africa has been challenged to reach one million good deeds. If you only have a minute: Good Things Guy and The Helpers have launched 1 Million Good Things Before Christmas, a nationwide challenge encouraging South Africans to complete one million acts of kindness before Christmas.

Lifesaving leaders from around the world joined forces at NSRI headquarters for an incredible week of shared learning, technical training, and global connection. Cape Town, South Africa (14 October 2026) – What’s better than having a lifesaver on watch at a busy beach? An empowered one. With a desire to grow and improve, 24 lifesaving leaders from 10 countries travelled to NSRI headquarters in Cape Town to take part in the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) Leaders in Lifesaving course.