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About Good Things Guy

… the Mission

GoodThingsGuy is on a mission to change what the world pays attention to. We believe that there is good news all around us and over 1 million readers a month agree with us. We hunt down and report on the best Good News stories from South Africa, and the World.

… the online Good News site. GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good, and those are the things

that really matter! GoodThingsGuy was officially launched on the 1 August 2015 in order to only promote good news, inspirational stories and promote only positive, upbeat media. GoodThingsGuy is a global, multi-platform media company that distills unique content across multiple media platforms. We consider individual and corporate contributions through the website or mail us directly here...

… the Founder. Before Good Things Guy, the online Good News site was born, Brent Lindeque did something
What started as a simple idea to try and better one persons day, turned into a global event carried out by millions of people. The ‘RAK initiative’ was all about giving back & helping those in need. It all started when Brent Lindeque, a young South African, turned the reckless drinking game Neknominations on its head – by using his nomination to instead perform a random act of kindness. By giving a homeless man a R20 meal, and using the power of social media to “pay-it-forward” his nomination went viral and to date has been featured locally on Carte Blanche, Espresso, 5Fm, eNCA, News24, Radio702 and internationally on Mashable, Huffington Post, CNN, BBC, Sky News, Oprah and even Ellen Degeneres to name a few. Lindeque saw himself becoming a LeadSA Hero, was selected as one of Africa’s most promising Entrepreneurs and also chosen as one of the prestigious Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans. More importantly, his small act of kindness spawned hundreds and thousands of similar videos, reaching and physically improving millions of lives and in addition creating 3 dedicated feeding schemes in Canada, the USA and Ireland that are still running to this day.

… the Licensing and Privacy Policy

GoodThingsGuy is a leading source for good news and inspirational stories for a connected generation. We work hard to create our content and strictly enforce our rights around fair usage. Our content is available for commercial syndication by request here. If you wish to use our content on the sites please contact us for permission first. We vigorously enforce our rights pertaining to plagiarism of our articles. We offer our content for research, and student use when correctly attributed.

This year marks a significant milestone for the Primary Science Programme (PSP) as it celebrates 40 years of working wit...
09/12/2024

This year marks a significant milestone for the Primary Science Programme (PSP) as it celebrates 40 years of working with teachers! From English festivals to mathematics projects, PSP has supported teachers in implementing new teaching methods and fostering a love of learning in their students.

The Primary Science Programme (PSP) is celebrating 40 years of empowering teachers and learners through innovative projects.

Aunty Cindy will be cooking her last Christmas meal at St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care this December before ret...
09/12/2024

Aunty Cindy will be cooking her last Christmas meal at St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care this December before retiring; she has served a lifetime of meals, made with love, for children in need of healing.

Aunty Cindy will be cooking her last Christmas meal at St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care this December before retiring; she has served

L’chelle Bester, a smart and eco-conscious teen from Hillcrest, is off to Antarctica! She was picked from thousands of y...
09/12/2024

L’chelle Bester, a smart and eco-conscious teen from Hillcrest, is off to Antarctica! She was picked from thousands of young people across Africa to join explorer Riaan Manser on an awesome adventure on the southernmost point of the planet!

L'chelle Bester was chosen as one of five learners across Africa to join explorer Riaan Manser in Antarctica.

This festive season, FoodForward’s dedicated team is going the extra mile to provide ample food supplies to their networ...
09/12/2024

This festive season, FoodForward’s dedicated team is going the extra mile to provide ample food supplies to their network of over 2,500 beneficiary organisations, ensuring that vulnerable individuals, from children to the elderly, have access to nutritious meals.

FoodForward SA food heroes at over 2,500 beneficiary organisations are hard at work ensuring children will have enough food this festive.

Young athletes from across South Africa showcased their skills and determination, breaking records and inspiring the nex...
09/12/2024

Young athletes from across South Africa showcased their skills and determination, breaking records and inspiring the next generation of track and field stars at the ASA Sub-Youth Championships held at the Free State Athletics Stadium.

Youngsters showcased their sports skills and broke records at the ASA Sub-Youth Championships held at the Free State Athletics Stadium.

Margaret Gardiner has been all things Miss Universe this year with her role as a judge at the 2024 pageant and now her u...
09/12/2024

Margaret Gardiner has been all things Miss Universe this year with her role as a judge at the 2024 pageant and now her upcoming book; she sat down to reflect on her own reign as Miss Universe in 1978 and how much the industry has changed for the better.

Margaret Gardiner has been all things Miss Universe this year with her role as a judge at the 2024 pageant and now her upcoming memoir

Well, it seems the halls have been decked, so now, it is time to fill them with the cheerful tunes that Christmas offers...
09/12/2024

Well, it seems the halls have been decked, so now, it is time to fill them with the cheerful tunes that Christmas offers; Ed Sheeran and our festive favourite, Michael Bublé, have released new songs for the holidays.

Well, it seems the halls have been decked so now, its time to fill them with the cheerful tunes that Christmas offers, Ed Sheeran and

In the new Argos Christmas advert (that anyone who has ever wanted to be a rockstar will love), Trevor the toy T-Rex let...
09/12/2024

In the new Argos Christmas advert (that anyone who has ever wanted to be a rockstar will love), Trevor the toy T-Rex lets us in on what a toy T-Rex dreams of doing with their life. The short and sweet story reminds us not only of the power of thoughtful gifts but the power of imagination.

In the new Argos Christmas advert (that anyone who has ever wanted to be a rockstar will love) Trevor the toy T-Rex let’s us in on what a toy

Muhammad “Mo” Wally is ending 2024 on a high note! This young karting champion, who recently received his Protea Colours...
09/12/2024

Muhammad “Mo” Wally is ending 2024 on a high note! This young karting champion, who recently received his Protea Colours, has not only won national titles but has also competed internationally, mingling with the best of the best.

Muhammad “Mo” Wally is a 16 year old karting champion who has won several championships and recently received his Protea Colours.

Senior citizens celebrated their new digital-savvy skills at Orange Farm Library recently! These skills have helped empo...
09/12/2024

Senior citizens celebrated their new digital-savvy skills at Orange Farm Library recently! These skills have helped empower them to not only access essential computer skills, but also to write their stories.

Senior citizens celebrated their new digital savvy skills at Orange Farm Library recently; skills that helped empower them to

Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to plague workplaces across South Africa. Despite significant strides towards gend...
09/12/2024

Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to plague workplaces across South Africa. Despite significant strides towards gender equality, women still face harassment, bullying, and discrimination. Social Justice and Human Rights Advocate, Kovini Moodley and many other female powerhouses are speaking up about the dynamics of this concerning issue and calling for a future where everyone can thrive in a safe and respectful workplace.

Corporate GBV remains a growing and overlooked problem in workplaces. Human Rights Advocate Kovini Moodley is calling for action against it.

The African Conservation Trust (ACT) was one of the many organisations that were honoured at the prestigious SANParks Ku...
08/12/2024

The African Conservation Trust (ACT) was one of the many organisations that were honoured at the prestigious SANParks Kudu Awards for making a significant impact on communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. By establishing community food gardens and initiating sustainable environmental projects, ACT is not only addressing food insecurity but also empowering local residents.

The African Conservation Trust was recognised for its contributions to empowering communities at the SANParks Kudu Awards.

A clever social experiment dubbed ‘Homes Need Pets’ is changing how people see adoptable animals; shifting them from ‘ch...
08/12/2024

A clever social experiment dubbed ‘Homes Need Pets’ is changing how people see adoptable animals; shifting them from ‘charity cases’ to the best addition for a new home!

A clever social experiment dubbed 'Homes Need Pets' is changing how people see adoptable animals; shifting them from 'charity cases'

A delivery driver recently met an elderly man who was lost and confused; calling his brother for help, the two delivery ...
08/12/2024

A delivery driver recently met an elderly man who was lost and confused; calling his brother for help, the two delivery drivers got the elderly man home, reuniting him with his panic-stricken family.

A delivery driver recently met an elderly man who was lost, he asked for help the driver called his brother and the drivers got the man home.

Nothing disrupts the joy festive functions are supposed to bring quite like those family members who simply can’t handle...
08/12/2024

Nothing disrupts the joy festive functions are supposed to bring quite like those family members who simply can’t handle their eggnog. But is there a way to minimise alcohol-related risks in a way that doesn’t dampen spirits? Psychological Counsellor Meandrie Bridges fills us in.

Nothing disrupts the joy festive functions are supposed to bring quite like those family members who simply can’t handle

The NSRI Pink Rescue Buoy Project is celebrating its 200th life saved since its launch in 2017, thanks to a recent rescu...
08/12/2024

The NSRI Pink Rescue Buoy Project is celebrating its 200th life saved since its launch in 2017, thanks to a recent rescue at Fish Hoek Beach!

The NSRI Pink Rescue Buoy Project is celebrating its 200th life saved since its launch in 2017 thanks to a recent rescue at Fish Hoek beach!

Putting In A Good Word:“I’d love to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this journey. Your...
07/12/2024

Putting In A Good Word:

“I’d love to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this journey. Your generosity and encouragement mean the world to me,” - Musenge Jean Paul Kabongo

When DRC vet Jean Paul came to South Africa, he faced a future where he couldn't do the job he's qualified to do, despite

Video of the Week: The South African Police Service (SAPS) is flexing its muscles and showing us what it’s really made o...
07/12/2024

Video of the Week: The South African Police Service (SAPS) is flexing its muscles and showing us what it’s really made of! A recent video shows 46 of their elite officers going through a super tough SWAT-style training course to prepare them for just about anything.

A group of 46 SAPS officers participated in a rigorous SWAT Challenge which required them to undergo intense training.

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