From government announcing free data being rolled out sooner than we think, to someone claiming that R167 million Power Ball jackpot

From SAA resuming flights to Durban, to six big cats being rescued from a zoo in Ukraine, we’ve had our share of good news

A dog named Buddy was left to die on the side of a road after getting hit by car until caring community members came to his rescue, paying for all his hospital bills!

Orlando Pirates midfielder Goodman Mosele’s whereabouts at the time of his Bafana Bafana call up snub have reportedly been revealed.

Cassper Nyovest has been hailed a hero online after he helped a South African woman with funding to get a lung transplant all the way in India!

How many teens you know would donate R1 million to charity? 13-year-old Erin Byrnes donated her prize car to a single mothers shelter.

Staff at Massimo’s in Cape Town got a whopping R20 000 tip from an anonymous customer. Seems SA may have a serial ‘do-gooder’ on the loose!

A family left the staff at a Simply Asia store in Cape Town a very generous tip. The restaurant took to social media to show their appreciation.

Parkhurst Avengers, assemble. This mugger chose the wrong neighbourhood, and ended up getting a taste of instant karma in the process.

The care home, founded by an 89-year-old community member, accommodates people with the highest risk of contracting COVID-19.

Like thousands of South Africans, warehouse packer and father of three, Lusindiso Malgas lost his job due the COVID-19 pandemic.

A media studies dropout is now making it as chemicals manufacturer, and the pandemic made her business grow faster than before.

Eight-year-old Romario Valentine has dreams of one day becoming a scientist to better understand and protect our natural environment.

The Wilderness Search And Rescue had to battle for three hours to rescue six-month-old Dakota from a Table Mountain ravine.

A qualified teacher from Limpopo who started learning from a self-made guitar recently dropped his debut Tshivenda traditional music album.

The 1937-1957 SA ballroom dancing champion is 107-year-old Mkhulu Herbert Shipalana, and he can’t wait to celebrate his 108th birthday.

One of the author’s solutions is to write books herself and get them published.

Local photographer Joshua Rubin recently met up with Fernando who built himself an incredible shack in a Cape Town township.

South Africa needs more laughter. We’ve used the same jokes for years, so we’re giving YouTuber Sibu Mpanza the chance to take a lighter look at the news.

A good Samaritan that stumbled onto the story of a Cape Town teacher that was raped in a taxi has offered her self-defence classes.

How R100 secured an education for a petrol attendant’s children.

A real estate agent recently trusted her instincts and used her veterinary nursing skills to help deliver a baby after showcasing a house to new clients.

It feels good to know that there are still people like Jeremy around in South Africa.

This is the South Africa we know and love.

It takes a community to change the status quo of South Africa

Siya Zazini is a real high-flyer, but that hasn’t always been the case. He failed Matric in 2014, but his rise from the ashes has been awe-inspiring.

A woman who lost her engagement ring on the Gold Coast has been given the ultimate New Year’s surprise. A complete stranger spent hours searching and found the ring buried in the sand.

Our fate is in our hands. What have you done to bring change to South Africa?

A collection of inspiring stories to make you feel good about South Africa.

A ray of hope still shines over South Africa.

South African companies came together to help get Inge Beukes’ grandmother to her graduation next year…after reading one Tweet.

A compilation of inspiring South African stories.

The world will remember Eddie Ndopu.

Something to reignite your love for South Africa.

The inspiring stories of how South Africans are fighting to make change in our society.

South Africa is a country full of hope and potential. We have taken a look at this week’s good news stories you may have missed.

South Africa is not as bad as we would like to think it is. Here are the good guys who live to make it a better place to live in.

Meet Talent Pachenah: This Cape Town cleaner landed herself a life-changing job interview thanks to her coding knowledge and a generous Twitter campaign.

Hout Bay residents discover what a difference a computer course can make.

A lot of negative press has clouded the good that people in South Africa do to make this a better place to live in.

With so much going on this week, we have picked out the stories of the unsung heroes who live to make South Africa a better place to live in.

We have identified the top picks of good people doing amazing things to make South Africa a great place to live in.

Roller Sport South Africa recently released a new video featuring what they’re all about…and people are loving it!

These are all the South African good news stories you missed out on this week.

The confrontation happened on Monday 10 September 2018, at the corner of London Road and 13th Avenue in Alexandra.

These are all the good news stories you missed this week.

When you see Steve Haley, give that man a Bell’s.

This Cape Town animal welfare society and its staff were left stunned as two boys who had lost everything used their last R7 to save their neighbours dog.

Dreams really can come true.

Water conservation and harvesting have become necessities across South Africa.

The recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), which surveyed over 320 000 respondents, concluded that South Africa’s reading score has remained unimproved since 2011 and was ranked last out of 50 countries globally.

This is a #ProudlySouthAfrican moment if ever there was one.

This is the second bursary that has been awarded by the Reeva Rebecca Steenkamp Foundation.

Ian Macdonald was killed in a car accident in February this year, so his friends got together to continue his philanthropic legacy.

Freshstart in Sedgefield is a non-profit organisation that aims to break the cycle of poverty by reaching the younger members of the community.

Located between Dainfern and Diepsloot is a hub of entrepreneurs – an initiative now supporting hundreds of locals, many of whom are women.

And now Microsoft has stepped in to help.

Matriculant Lutho Jimana outperformed nearly 100 fellow matrics at the end of 2017 to take the top spot in the Eastern Cape in the Engen Maths and Science schools programme.

Sihle Tshabalala was declared a child genius at the age of 16. By 19, he was a convicted criminal.

Sivashnie Perumal is looking forward to the day she can give back to the community that shaped her.

Oscar Moshokoa, unemployed and with no means to study after school, received a phone call that would change his life’s trajectory.

It’s amazing what can be achieved through the kindness of strangers. We look back on some of the most memorable causes. 

It took seven years, but Merebank’s Tevin Richard has begun to live his dreams, and he wants to use his talents to help South Africa.

Lebogang Kenneth Motsagi is a name you will want to remember. The artist has gone from humble beginnings to London exhibitions.

Remember Darryn August, the hero who saved two women from a robbery and was thrown from a train in April last year?

Khayelitsha schools will see the arrival of more than 300 volunteers this week.

Viwe Mtwesi currently works as a cardiology fellow at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg and runs a medical tourism company.

This achievement proves that there is beauty to be found if you’re just willing to look.

This letter to the headmaster of KES has gone viral, and for all the right reasons.

The entrepreneurs behind Green Planet Laundry know that sustainability is imperative for success.

Dedani Mabhunu Mkhize stopped his own farm operations to collect vegetables so that he could support families in need after the Durban floods.

Sihle Magubane has had to overcome several obstacles in his short life, but his work ethic and determination have finally brought him success.

Sibusiso Matrick Mbhele has been reunited with the woman he saved during the Durban storm last week, and his humility is winning hearts all over again.

Siphosethu Sota, a teenager from Cradock in the Eastern Cape, is the latest graduate of the Shell Scholarship Programme, which is aimed at uplifting academically gifted high school learners from disadvantaged communities across the country.

Thato Valencia Mmatli, along with nine others, was awarded the coveted Swedish Institute Study Scholarship after a nationwide selection process.

With over 700 000 deaths in Africa each year attributed to indoor and ambient air pollution, Tapiwa Chiwewe is leading a team of South African scientists dedicated to solving this crisis.

Earlier this year, we heard the story of Chuma Somdaka. We catch up with her story to see what’s happened in the last few months.

Nonthando Ntsendwana underwent a life-changing transformation that has restored her self-confidence.

Thabitha Malinga was enabled in her business venture through a partnership between Shell Livewire and Raizcorp which aims to grow and develop South African entrepreneurs.

Flaxman Qoopane brings his love of the narrative to South Africa after living in exile.

A business idea is helping street artists gain exposure and increase sales, and it’s changing lives.

Zwelisha Kids Club, a cycling club near White River, was started to help underprivileged children with a physical outlet that will hopefully keep them from experimenting with drugs and alcohol.

Dr. Karin Lourens is using her knowledge and expertise to nurse the often-overlooked city wildlife in Johannesburg.

Dr. Lane Benjamin has always dreamed of making the world a better place, and so she’s started in her ‘back yard’.

The women travelled to ten countries and met with 37 organisations to see what is being done about the depleting elephant numbers in Africa.

May the force be with you!

“I believe in service beyond self.”

Three incredible women who are shaping South Africa through their dedication and passion.

David Masilela shows that hard work and determination are a powerful combination.

Eliot Chisango didn’t come to South Africa to improve his own life, but he came to improve the lives of others.

A talented group of homeless people has found their calling in performing Shakespeare.

Lehlogonolo ‘Nolo’ Msuma represented South Africa at the Broadcom Masters (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars) International programme in the US for her research into marula seedlings.

At only 29-years of age, Mthatha-born Dr Ncumisa Jilata is Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon.

South African cyclist, 10-year old Zach Rauch Legward will ride the Momentum Knysna Cycle Tour 50km event this year.

In March last year, we covered the story of Buhle Sithela who raised funds for his tuition by cleaning bins in his community. His ultimate goal was to be able to provide a cinema for residents of Khayelitsha. We caught up with his story since then.

28 strangers came to the rescue of a man next door to the building site they were working on, despite the attacker being armed.

Each day an inspirational story is released that reflects the goodness of South Africans.

We follow up with the Umlazi student who made it to Harvard and hear about his plans for South Africa.

Youth Potential South Africa (Youpsa) has been founded by a passionate pair to assist students in the Eastern Cape.

The heroes of Villiersdorp.