Join us on the Good Things Guy podcast as we delve into the inspiring story of Better Fourways, a community-driven initiative founded by Susan Harwood and Raffi Carnicelli. Discover how this apolitical, non-profit organisation is taking active citizenry to the next level in Fourways, Johannesburg, by cleaning up, restoring, and maintaining public spaces. Hear firsthand how Susan and Raffi believe in the power of collective action and are rallying residents and local businesses to make Fourways a great place to live, work, and socialise. Don't miss this uplifting conversation about how we can ..read more

The High Five Fund, a charitable initiative born from a simple vision, aims to harness the power of small monthly donations from millions of South Africans to significantly impact five pillars of need, demonstrating that even the smallest contributions can create enormous positive change. High Five Fund Website ..read more

In an ideal world, the need for a “panic button” app wouldn’t exist. But the reality is, in a country facing numerous challenges, quick access to emergency services is necessary. Namola is South Africa’s most trusted “Don’t Panic” safety App, keeping you safe anytime, anywhere! Their impactful stories have been featured in numerous articles on Good Things Guy over the years, showcasing instances where lives were saved, from rescuing a family from a burning house to ensuring timely hospital trips for a new mother. These stories highlight the app’s invaluable role in South Africa’s safety lan ..read more

In My First African Adventure, Riaan Manser allows the reader to relive the toil, excitement and occasional terror of his journey - negotiating the Sahara and Libyan deserts, learning French, Portuguese and Arabic, eating monkey, rat and bat, standing in front of the pyramids, being awarded the freedom of the Red Sea in Egypt, feeding hyenas mouth to mouth, and standing on the highest, as well as at the lowest, points in Africa. Riaan arrived safely in Cape Town on 25 November 2005. Now, for the first time, children can relive this amazing journey of discovery in a fun, illustrated version of ..read more

On this week’s episode of the Good Things Guy podcast, we get to speak to Samantha Cowen about the pressing issue of burnout and effective coping mechanisms. In this insightful conversation, Sam shares her valuable insights and experiences, offering practical advice on navigating the complexities of burnout. Sam has extensive skills and expertise as a consciousness and recovery coach. Through her own personal journey, she is able to equip you with the skills to discover and leverage of your own inner resilience to overcome any perceived obstacle to living your best life. “There is no bette ..read more

Cupcakes of Hope is a Non-Profit Company and a Public Benefit Organisation. Their main aim is to raise awareness and funds for families in need of medical assistance and they do this through our love of baking cupcakes. It is the sweetest way to save a life and to chat a little bit more about the organisation. I am joined by Sandy Cipriano and Dr Natache Daniels. Listen to the full interview here: Cupcakes of Hope Website ..read more

What started as a casual conversation about how unbelievable it is that lockdown has put universities and the world on pause ended up being the first step in creating UNLOCK - the “Uber” of tutoring - as I called it in my interview with one of the founders, Luke Tollman in 2020. But that was 4 years ago, and Luke has been up to something else since then… yes he has started something new, something that is revolutionising the hiring process of SAICA trainees with AI-powered placements. I call this the “2024 P-Net for young professionals”. Not sure it will stick. Let’s see what Luke says. Arti ..read more

MOT was started by Norwegian top athletes after the Winter Olympics in 1994 with the objective to prevent social problems in society. The MOT Concept is based on the purpose of creating a safer society by strengthening youth's robustness, awareness and courage - courage to live, courage to care and courage to say no. And on this week's Good Things Guy podcast we get to speak to MOT South Africa's Country Director - Viola Manuel. The MOT Concept is like a key-card that is lent to schools and municipalities on a partnership premise ..read more

Welcome to the new chapter of #DriveHope (2.0), where the smallest acts become the biggest catalysts for change - a reminder of compassion, community, and how the remarkable power of small gestures tend to have the biggest impact. The 2024 season of the Good Things Guy Podcast has just kicked off, and to celebrate, we got to sit down with Rindy Janse Van Rensburg to offer a glimpse into the heart and soul of #DriveHope. The origins of #DriveHope trace back to a heartfelt plea shared on Facebook in 2019. Karen Denny, a compassionate soul with a penchant for making a difference, stumbled upon ..read more

Although South Africa is a nation seeped in the spirit of Ubuntu, according to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) 2022 World Giving Index* the nation’s global generosity ranking has dropped since 2021. According to the study while global generosity grew, the country’s index score decreased by 6%, from a global ranking of 21 in 2020 to 87 in 2021. A spokesperson for the Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa commented that while South Africa’s generous nature is still evident, the effects of economic and social pressure on the South African population, especially in a post-pandemic world, ha ..read more