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Qoq’uMntwana Foundation Drives Youth Entrepreneurship in West Rand, kagiso 2
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African Child at Work NPO Provides Breakfast to Vulnerable Learners in Soweto
African Child at Work NPO Provides Breakfast to Vulnerable Learners in Soweto By Thabo Motlhabi For many Children school day begins with books, lessons and hope of a better future, but for some vulnerable learners, it begin with an empty stomach. African Child at Work NPO is working to change that reality, by providing primary school learners with nutritious breakfast drive before they head into classroom.
School Shoes Donation Drive Brings Hope to Learners at Khulanolwazi Primary School
By Thabo Motlhabi Mrs. Betty Lekgetho, founder of Masechaba Foundation of Hope, recently hosted a successful School Shoes Donation Drive for learners at Khulanolwazi Primary in Braamfischerville, Soweto. The campaign was held at School Hall, on Thursdays, 14 August 2026. It was a beautiful, ordinary school day that was made special by the arrival of the foundation, which came to put smiles on the faces of disadvantaged learners but donating school shoes.
Awareness Campaign Marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
By Thabo Motlhabi “SANCA Central Rand Unites Communities to protect children and women”. On Friday, 26 June 2026, SANCA Central Rand proudly hosted a successful awareness campaign, held at Gold Harvest Rehabilitation Centre, Randburg, to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event brought together community stakeholders committed to protecting children and women from the devastating effects of substance abuse and illicit trafficking.
Aware.org successfully hosted a Youth Month Roundtable Event to commemorates, and honour the legacy of 16th June 1976, Soweto Uprising.
Aware.org successfully hosted a Youth Month Roundtable Event to commemorates, and honour the legacy of 16th June 1976, Soweto Uprising. The event took place at UJ Bunting Theatre, on 18,Thursday, June 2026. By Thabo Motlhabi Fifty years after the historic Soweto Uprising, the event reflected on the sacrifices made by courageous generation of young people who risked, and lost their lives in the struggle for freedom, equality, and quality education for Black South African students.
Official Handover of BrailleNote Touch Devices to Sibonile School for Visually Impaired Learners
By Thabo Motlhabi “Inclusion is not disability, but ability to achieve impossible”. The Jicama89 organization based in Johannesburg, recently hosted the official handover of braillenote touch devices to Sibonile School in Midvaal. The event was held at school hall, on Thursday, 04 June 2026.
Community March raises awareness on Child Protection Week (29 May to 5 June)
By Thabo Motlhabi ” Your child is my child” Community takes a stand against child abuse. Residents, stakeholders, and community leaders came together in solidarity during a successful child protection week awareness walk. Hosted by Mrs. Mathibela Dorphy , a Social Auxiliary Worker at the Light Centre for child with disabilities, on Friday, 23 May 2026.
Young Voices Shine at Mohlakeng Library Showdown
By Thabo Motlhabi Learners impress judges with confidence, creativity, and digital skills at a local speaking competition for high schools. In an inspiring display of talent, and confidence, Rand West City Libraries hosted a lively public speaking competition for high school learners in Mohlakeng. The event brought together learners, educators, and community stakeholders for a day filled with a powerful storytelling, reading, and spelling challenges.
New R420 million private ‘university’ launching in South Africa
JSE-listed education group ADvTECH has announced the launch of a new R420 million mega-campus in Sandton, bringing its Varisity College, Vega and MSA brands together under a single brand, Emeris. The group said that the new campus will open in 2026 with an initial capacity of 9,000 students.
Deep Blue Book launch. A journey Book to the Ocean - By Thabo Motlhabi
By Thabo Motlhabi “We are tied to the Ocean. And when we go back to the sea- whether it’s to sail or to watch it- we are going back from whence we came”. These poignant words set the tone for the official launch of Deep Blue. Hosted by Mrs. Veruska DE Vita, PR and Communications Specialists and Creative Writer, at Exclusive Books , Bedford Centre in Johannesburg, on Thursday, 17 July 2025. The event attracted a full house, reflecting the strong e…
Commemorating World Book and Copyright Day Event - By Thabo Motlhabi
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Cape Town’s Zip Zap Circus - A South African Treasure ?
BY NOTHANDO MTHEMBU@GOODTHINGSGUYAPRIL 6, 2025 Zip Zap in New York and the New Yorkers better prepare to be captivated! The talented artists of the Zip Zap Circus will take to the New Victory Theatre stage this month to showcase the unifying spirit of “ubuntu” through amazing performances of vibrant traditional dances like gumboot and pant Sula.
Allan Gray Fellowship Programme Applications closing soon!
If you are in matric and have always dreamt of making a difference in your community or wanted to explore a career as a business owner, then this is for you. The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, a member of the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, is calling on Grade 12 learnersacross the country who display entrepreneurial potential and academic excellence to apply for its Fellowship Programme ahead of the 30 April 2025 application deadline.
NPO Reach SA Fun Day - By Thabo Motlhabi
By Thabo Motlhabi “When play is the foundation of learning, we teach the whole child.” NPO ReachSA, a multi-activity organisation based in West Rand, recently organised Fund Day event in partnership with Mogale City Children Sector and Mogale City Art and Culture Forum. The campaign was hosted at Kagiso Memorial and Recreation Centre. On 12 Saturday, April 2025. About 140 children from Kagiso packed the recreation centre to socialize and engage with other kids on the fun day.
Bana Pele: It's Not Too Late for Early Childhood Development
Bana Pele is the Sotho term for ‘Children First’. Many South Africans would agree that we’ve failed to instill this age-old adage – particularly when it comes to early childhood development. Over 1,3 million children aged between three and five aren’t receiving any form of early education. Only 43% those who are afforded the opportunity to develop their minds early on will reach key milestones such as complete literacy and matriculation.
Engen Global Citizen Programme expands with new 2025 intake
Engen Expands ICT Training for Youth with 2025 Programme Intake Engen reaffirms its commitment to youth empowerment and skills development with the launch of the 2025 South Durban and Steelpoort intake for the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme (EGCDP). This initiative equips young South Africans with critical ICT skills, enhancing employability and driving socio-economic progress.
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC President, the first female President in IOC history
20 March 2025 – Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected today as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female President in IOC history, following 1 round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece.
Access to Social Justice Is Not a Privilege, It Is a Basic Human Right
By Marc Lubner, Group CEO Afrika Tikkun Thirty-one years into our constitutional democracy, terms such as social justice, social activists, social entrepreneurs and socio-economic rights have become ubiquitous in our social discourse. However, their true meanings warrant deeper reflection.
Celebrating Women Driving Change in the Fight Against Hunger
South Africa produces enough food to feed its entire population, yet millions go hungry every day. The latest Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) study found that 17.5% of households face severe food insecurity, while 26.7% experience moderate food insecurity, meaning they often struggle to access enough nutritious food. This crisis is particularly dire in low-income communities, where rising costs and limited access to resources make daily survival a challenge.
Observing Human Rights Day through Art exhibition - By Thabo Motlhabi
By Thabo Motlhabi “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”. Says Mr. Kgosi Khumalo as the founder of Backyard Art Gallery, at a recently organised Art and Crafts Market Exhibition in partnership local Artists in the West Rand Township of Kagiso 2. Human Rights Day is celebrated around the country in honour of those who were killed at Sharpeville on this day in 1960.
Lulalab Foundation, YES4YOUTH, and Afrika Tikkun launch Sense Fragrances Initiative to Empower unemployed women in South Africa
This Human Rights Day SOS Children’s Villages advocates for the rights of children Children have the right to parental and family care, or to appropriate alternative care when removed from their original family environment. They have a right to nutrition, shelter, health care and social services. With seven Children’s Villages and three Social Centres across eight provinces, SOS Children’s Villages advocates for children and young people.
FYI Play it safe - By Yolanda du Toit
By Yolanda du Toit The FYI play it safe app has been developed by tech entrepreneur Rachelle Best. This essential monitoring tool, available on Google Play Store, helps parents to monitor their children’s phones and keep them safer online. The app runs in the background of the child’s device, scanning everything the child does on his/her device, including searches, games, and chats.
Sun International uplifts education around the country tallying nearly R3.5 million - JHB, DBN, CT & NW
Hospitality group’s socio-economic development donations tally nearly R3.5 million Hospitality group Sun International continues to champion education as one of their socio-economic development focus areas, changing lives for schoolchildren around the country with continued donations and infrastructure improvements that amounted to almost R3.5 million at the start of 2025.
Championing Female Entrepreneurship: Entries for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Open in South Africa
Entries open on 3 March and close on 13 April 2025. A new era of bold leadership is here. The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award returns for its fourth year in South Africa, shining a light once again on the visionaries, trailblazers, and risk-takers who are redefining industries. For over five decades, the Bold Woman Award has championed exceptional women in business, celebrating leaders who don’t just build companies but change the conversation globally.
Engen launches Aquaponics Project in Cala, Empowering Learners and Community with Sustainable Food Solutions
Cala, Eastern Cape — Engen is proud to announce the launch of an innovative Aquaponics project at Khanyisa Special School, in collaboration with Green Arch Innovations Pty Ltd. Spearheaded by entrepreneur Luvo Gugwana, Green Arch Innovations’ pioneering initiative introduces a sustainable, climate-smart food production system aimed at enhancing food security, nutritional education, and community empowerment.
A gentle reminder and some refreshing perspective
A letter written by Mark Sham while sitting in a cold Paris Airport As I type this, I’m at the airport in Paris waiting for my flight to Joburg. I’ve just spent 80 days in Zurich and as I sit here, I’m reflecting on my time in Zurich and my future in South Africa 💭 Whenever I travel, I’m reminded of a powerful Thomas Sowell quote: “There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.” On paper, there are many things wrong with South Africa. So many, in fact that I don’t blame people for leaving.
Standard Bank and Shoprite team up to help with grocery expenses
In a move aimed at easing financial pressures and bring more value to customers, Standard Bank has partnered with South Africa’s largest retailer, the Shoprite Checkers Group, to help households stretch their grocery budgets. This collaboration boosts UCount Rewards benefits and will allow customers to redeem Rewards Points for groceries and other products both in-store and online.
Bee entrepreneur leading the charge to protect honeybees
As honey afficionado Winnie the Pooh would say: “The only reason for being a bee is to make honey. And the only reason for making honey is so I can eat it”. Little did Winnie the Pooh know that bees are more than just honey makers, they are essential to global food security. Honey is simply a sweet by-product – a gift from these vital pollinators in return for them pollinating our food.
Scelo’s Story – By Samantha Weale - SA Good News
By Samantha Weale A sweet scent blew in the wind as the long sharpened edges of the sugarcane leaves danced in the breeze, carrying away with it the roar of laughter from the boys he walked with. His face shone and beamed at the warmth of camaraderie about him. Sadly, he was not a part of it. He barely knew the boys and had only tagged along for fear of being left out.
Union Against Hunger launches to end the outrage of mass hunger in South Africa
Johannesburg, 27 February 2025 – A coalition of civil society and academia has taken the first steps to launch the Union Against Hunger (UAH), a new movement which aims to be a community-led dynamic South African movement dedicated to eradicating hunger and malnutrition in South Africa as soon as possible. Hunger and malnutrition are a national catastrophe, with one in four South Africans facing severe food insecurity.
Charity Drive by Pelo Ya Refilwe Foundation – By Thabo Motlhabi - SA Good News
By Thabo Motlhabi Every good act is charity. A man’s true wealth hereafter is the good he does in this world for his fellowman. Pelo Ya Refilwe Foundation, based in West Rand Township of Kagiso, recently organized a charity drive with different stakeholders Naomi M Foundation. The event was hosted at Family Revival Life Ministry Munsinville Branch on Saturday, February 1, 2025. On this Saturday morning the foundation was approached by scores of disadvantaged community members in need.
Program for Recovery Drug Addict Mother – By Thabo Motlhabi - SA Good News
By Thabo Motlhabi “Healing myself, I’m breaking cycles of trauma and nurturing a foundation of love and resilience within my children”. In partnership with local businesses, the Gauteng Department of Social Development recently organized a welcoming program for a recovered drug addict mother. The campaign was hosted at 2154 Umlilo Street, Protea Glen, Ext 4, Soweto, on 09 Thursday 2025.
Men as a Positive Role Model - By Thabo Motlhabi
By Thabo Motlhabi Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own respect, but to earn respect from others. I think a role model is a mentor-someone you look up to.
The official launch of Sports AstroTurf Multi-Purpose Facilities in Khutsong - By Thabo Motlhabi
By Thabo Motlhabi We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. If you can’t feed hundred people, then feed one. Sibanye-Stillwater Foundation in Partnership with Gift of the Giver and Provincial Department of Sport, Art, Culture and Recreation, recently made official handover of the sport facilities to 2 Primary schools in the Merafong Municipality in Khutsong. The campaign was hosted at Umbulole and Retlile Primary schools, on 26 Tuesday November 2024.
Jacobs’ Hawker Program creates employment opportunities
Jacobs, one of South Africa’s most loved coffee brands, is proud to spotlight its Hawker Program, an initiative aimed at empowering informal traders by providing them with essential tools, training, and resources to sell Jacobs Coffee. In collaboration with Tradeway, this program aims to stimulate local economic growth, create sustainable employment opportunities, and promote Jacobs Coffee within underserved South African communities.
Therapy in colour - By Yolanda du Toit
By Yolanda du Toit Tanya O’Connor is a well-known artist residing in Gordon’s Bay. Apart from her paintings and sketches, she is the creator of colour in books for adults. She says it allows her to say what she has no words for. “I’ve been sketching since I was five years old. It makes me feel safe, to focus and cherishes my spirit.” In twelve years, she lost a loved one every three years, including her mother due to suicide and her first husband who died in her arms after a motorcycle accident.
Movie Night Under the Stars
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The Dis-Chem Foundation launches hydroponic garden to promote nutrition and address food insecurity
The Dis-Chem Foundation is passionate about improving the lives of South Africans, it is therefore fitting that on the 21st anniversary of The Dis-Chem Foundation, it has launched its first hydroponic vegetable garden, marking an important step in its commitment to address nutritional needs within underserved communities in the country.
Discovery Safe Journeys to School programme celebrates its successful expansion into Gauteng
06 November 2024: Johannesburg, South Africa – The Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) programme, a partnership between Discovery Fund and Afrika Tikkun, has expanded into Gauteng. This expansion will cover areas in central Johannesburg including Orange Farm, Alexandra, and Diepsloot, where the need for safer school transport is high.
Cancer Awareness Walk by Refilwe Foundation - By Thabo Motlhabi
By Thabo Motlhabi “Cancer is a marathon-you can’t look at the finish line.
Aging with Dignity. Elderly People Pageant - By Thabo Motlhabi
By Thabo Motlhabi “Old age is not a disease- it is the strength of survivorship, triumph over all vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.” The Department of Social Development in Mogale City recently organized an Elderly Pageant for Older persons in partnership with different stakeholders and NPOs in Mogale. The campaign was hosted at Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Centenary Hall, On 23 Wednesday 2024 October is considered an older person’s month.
World Food Day - SA Good News
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3.3% Growth by end 2025 and 1 million jobs by 2030 – Possibility or a pipe-dream? Ray Mahlaka of the Daily Maverick writes “If Eskom blackouts end permanently, crime and corruption are successfully prosecuted, and Transnet’s logistics get back on track, business leaders hope to see economic growth of 3.3% by the end of next year. Note: This is a summary of the full article below.
Expert Authors Summit - How to make a Living by Writing - By Thabo Motlhabi
By Thabo Motlhabi “In my view, a writer is a writer because even when there is no hope, even when nothing you do shows any promise, you keep writing anyway.” Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, recently organized 2 two-day Annual Expert Authors Summit in partnership with stakeholders from TW Publishers, Nalosi Premium Venture Associate, Tickethost, and Takealot. The campaign was hosted at Sandton Library and Sandton Art Gallery on 26 Thursday, September 2024.
South African Rugby Keeps Giving
South African rugby continues to inspire both on and off the pitch, with many players involved in charitable efforts that impact local communities and beyond. While Siya Kolisi has received widespread attention for his philanthropic work, several other South African rugby players and organisations are making a difference through various charitable initiatives.
Taxi drivers at the heart of SA Heart’s new health awareness campaign
In celebration of World Heart Day, SA Heart®, has launched the “Check My Beat” campaign – a new initiative aimed at raising awareness about heart health and the importance of regular health screening. World Heart Month is celebrated worldwide annually in September. The World Heart Federation, of which SA Heart® is a member, and who in part supports this initiative, calls on national cardiac associations to raise awareness during this month.
A promise kept for 45 years
When a promise is as important as the people you make it to, you keep it. One of South Africa’s most trusted brands, Shoprite, this week set out to remind customers it continues to stand firm on a PROMISE originally made 45 years ago – when the supermarket chain first opened its doors – to provide people with access to essential goods and service at the lowest prices, even in the most challenging economic times.
Open Letter to Ms Sisisi Tolashe – Minister of Social Development - The Home Of Great South African News
By Steuart Pennington The Global Wealth Report – How is SA doing? https://www.allianz.com-global-wealth-report/2024/ Dear Minister, I listened to Arne Holzhausen, Head of Insurance, Wealth & ESG Research at Allianz. Mr Holzhausen is responsible for compiling the Annual Global Wealth Report which measures, amongst other things, income disparities in both the developed and developing world. He had this to say, ‘there has been no progress in the distribution of income in SA over the past 20 years.
Standard Bank and the Lincoln Mali Foundation have just scored a Try - By Tshidiso Masopha
By Tshidiso Masopha Not only do we have the best rugby team in the world, we’re also investing in the future generations to come. Standard Bank and the Lincoln Mali Leadership Foundation held a celebratory send-off event for 22 young rugby players from the Eastern Cape on Friday. The youngsters are set to jet off to the UK for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It wasn’t clear-cut.
Cape Town International Kite Festival // October Brings Mental Health Awareness!
October is mental health awareness month worldwide, and for the past 30 years, the Cape Town International Kite Festival’s annual activations have played a significant role in allowing people to speak freely, without fear of labels, about their mental health. As Cape Mental Health’s flagship event since 1994, it allows artists, mental health ambassadors, staff, mental health care users, volunteers and everyone to share their stories of pain, healing and recovery.
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