Nothando Mthembu

Durban

Journalist at Good Things Guy

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Articles

Locally Made Mobility Aids are the Answer to Empowering Children with Disabilities

6 days ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

Children should be out exploring, learning, and connecting with their community. But thousands of children living with disabilities are tragically confined by invisible chains. The good news?
Nageng Primary's Young Farmers are Growing Food, Skills, and Community!

6 days ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

Little seeds are growing big dreams at Nageng Primary School in Vosloorus! A group of learners has transformed their school grounds into a thriving vegetable garden, which is not only promoting sustainability but also feeding their peers in need and equipping these agricultural champions with future-ready skills to succeed in the urban farming, gardening, and entrepreneurship space.
Zain Potts Shines as World Karate Silver Medalist!

6 days ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

Zain Potts’ talent and skills shone brightly on the global karate stage when he dominated all his matches at the KSI World Championship in Finland, becoming the top South African in his age group and second worldwide!Cape Town, South Africa (22 June 2025) – Life and the world at large can throw unexpected challenges our way, but it is how we respond and overcome that matters most and affirms that we have so much more to offer and live for than the difficulties that threaten to dim our light.
Father, Son Honoured for Making Amanzimtoti Beach Accessible!

6 days ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

Father and son, Wesley and Reece Smith, have been recognised and awarded for quietly yet profoundly breaking down barriers in the small seaside town of Amanzimtoti, where they are ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can experience the sheer joy of the beach! Amanzimtoti, South Africa (22 June 2025) – Congratulations are in order for the father-and-son duo, Wesley and Reece Smith, who are breaking down barriers and creating a world where everyone, regardless of ability, can...
Crocheting a Better Future, One Bread Bag at a Time

1 week ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

Joana Mnisi is one of 21 women in Hout Bay who are remarkably playing their part in preserving our environment by giving plastic waste new life as stylish and sustainable products, creating value, dignity, and opportunity in every single thread. Hout Bay, South Africa (20 June 2025) – As International Upcycling Day approaches on 24 June, Re.Bag.Re.Use is proud to spotlight the power of turning waste into worth.
A June Miracle: Felix the Cat Returns Home After 912 Days!

1 week ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

After an astonishing and truly devastating 912-day disappearance, a beloved cat named Felix has finally been reunited with his family, bringing tears of joy and an end to a tireless search!Oudtshoorn, South Africa (20 June 2025) – On 20 December 2022, gorgeous feline boy, Felix, had been playing with his sister in their family garden before he just disappeared – out of nowhere, without a trace and much to his family’s anguish.
Musa Mthombeni Hilariously Thanks Mark Zuckerberg For His Wife

1 week ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

Dr Musa Mthombeni and his wife, former Miss SA Liesl Laurie – the unofficial residents of “Love Lives Here”- are making Mzansi swoon and seriously rethink their DM game after proving that sometimes, your happily ever after is just a well-sent message away! Randburg, South Africa (20 June 2025) – If you know anything about Dr Musa Mthombeni and his stunning wife, former Miss SA Liesl Laurie, you’ll know that these lovebirds are permanent residents of “Love Lives Here” and celebrate anything...
Comrades Runner Finds the Supporter Who Helped Her

1 week ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

When Hayley Leece was on the brink of giving up on her goal to finish her first Comrades Marathon, a stranger in the cheering crowd saw Hayley and demonstrated compassion that lifted her from a very dark place. Their touching encounter is the very reason Hayley has a medal today, and thanks to the power of social media, the two recently reconnected in a beautiful moment of shared humanity.
"Singing Pound Supervisor" Who Serenades Unloved Dogs

1 week ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

With a voice as comforting as his presence, you can count on Randal Cato to belt out a heartfelt tune for the many strays, surrenders and abandoned animals admitted into his pound, reassuring each furry resident they are finally safe. Cape Town, South Africa (19 June 2025) – For nearly two decades, Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s “Singing Pound Supervisor”, Randal Cato, has been serenading and caring for the lost, abandoned, and unloved.
Hope Rises from Floodwaters as Essentials Delivered to Umthatha Victims

1 week ago | goodthingsguy.com | Nothando Mthembu

With hundreds of Umthatha families still grappling with last week’s devastating floods and losses, a beacon of hope has emerged in the form of kind folk who are currently on the ground doing all they can to bring relief and a sense of stability. Umthatha, South Africa (19 June 2025) – A wave of warmth and comfort has enveloped the devastated families of Umthatha, in the Eastern Cape, thanks to the vital support from the Collen Mashawana Foundation (CMF) following the recent floods.