The Good Newspaper

08/08/2025

When LIFT Airline took to the skies in 2020, they had a choice: play it safe with well-known, established suppliers, or take a chance on a small local brand with a bold idea. They chose the latter, and that’s how Grumpy Snacks, a then little-known South African start-up, found itself on the in-flight menu. ✈️ 🇿🇦

That single decision helped Grumpy Snacks grow from a fledgling business into a thriving operation with its own factory, a dedicated team of local staff, and the confidence to experiment beyond its signature roasted chickpeas. For many passengers, it was their very first taste of the brand, a bite of something new, served with a side of South African pride.

Supporting local talent is an ongoing priority for LIFT, as they have continued to back homegrown talent, from stocking South African wines to promoting local musicians, proving that even the smallest choices can create far-reaching effect of economic and creative impact. 🧡

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By LIFTDuring President Ramaphosa’s Budget Vote 2025, earlier in July, he noted the importance of the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises, and committed to continuing to work to remove regulatory constraints and simplify business licensing. South Africa’s approximate 3 million SMMEs h...

07/08/2025

Far too many South African boys are growing up without present, caring fathers, a crisis with deep and lasting consequences. Without steady male role models, these boys are often left to figure out manhood on their own, carrying anger, confusion and pain in a world where the meaning of masculinity is increasingly uncertain. 👣

For more than a decade, has been working to change this reality. Through consistent, long-term mentorship, the organisation pairs boys with men who offer guidance, respect and emotional support. With nearly 10,000 mentorship sessions and regular camps, the programme helps boys grow into men of honesty, kindness, courage and discipline, men who can contribute meaningfully to their families and communities. 🧡

The difference this makes is best seen in the lives of the young men who have come through the programme. David Mokoka remembers how angry and lost he felt as a boy: “I had no father and so much hatred… but the Character Company gave me experiences that changed my life.” Kamo P**e says the mentorship helped him let go of deep insecurities and focus on becoming someone who adds value to others. John Motau, too, speaks of learning respect, empathy and vulnerability, qualities he now brings to all his relationships. 💬

These young men are no longer defined by what they lacked. They are now shaping their own lives, and the lives of others, with strength and purpose. By investing in boys and giving them strong examples of what it means to be a good man, The Character Company is helping to rebuild families, communities, and the future of this country. 🌍

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By The Character CompanyGrowing up without a present, caregiving father is a challenge faced by too many South African boys. It’s a shockingly common abandonment that is exacerbated by the current fragmented state of masculinity. Who are fatherless boys supposed to turn to for positive examples of...

06/08/2025

"So often when you start talking about kindness to animals someone comments that starving and mistreated children should come first. The issue can't be divided like that. It isn't a choice between children and animals. It's our duty to care for both. Kindness is the important thing. Kids and animals are our responsibility.” - Minnie Pearl

South Africa is facing a heartbreaking reality: more than four million dogs and cats are homeless, and the crisis grows daily. Behind these numbers lies a deeper truth, with research consistently showing a link between animal abuse and child abuse, revealing cycles of neglect and violence that harm the most vulnerable members of society, both children and animals. 🐾

Humane education offers a powerful way forward, teaching children empathy, kindness, and responsibility towards animals that does more than protect pets. It nurtures emotional intelligence, supports healthy child development, and builds safer, more compassionate communities. 🌱

Through its Humane Education Project, Ezrah Community Training and Development is bringing this vision to life! Through games, learning tools, and hands-on training in community programmes, the initiative is raising a generation of children who are confident, compassionate, and ready to break cycles of neglect and abuse. These efforts are shaping a kinder, safer South Africa, because when children are raised with kindness, the world around them changes too. 🧡

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By Ezrah“Kindness is the important thing. Kids and animals are our responsibility.” - Minnie Pearl Sometimes, a simple, yet powerful solution can unlock change on many fronts, that’s the potential of humane education. The Numbers Tell the StorySouth Africa is in the midst of a devastating anim...

05/08/2025

Cape Town residents are being urged to watch out for the endangered Western leopard toad on local roads this month, as these unique amphibians begin their annual migration to breeding sites. Each winter, the toads travel from residential gardens to nearby ponds, rivers, and wetlands to breed, often crossing busy suburban roads at night. Sadly, many are killed by vehicles during this perilous journey. 🐸🚗

The Western leopard toad is found only in the Western Cape and plays an important role in local ecosystems by eating insects, including mosquitoes. They are most active from late July to September, with peak movement during August. Males are the first to reach the water and begin calling the females with a loud, snoring sound to signal the start of breeding season. 🌿🔊

Hot spot areas for toad crossings include Kirstenhof, Lakeside, Muizenberg, Norfolk Park, Orchard Village, Tokai and Zwaanswyk Roads in Constantia, Zeekoevlei, Rondevlei, Grassy Park, and Noordhoek.

Motorists are urged to drive slowly at night and to look carefully for the toads, which can resemble small stones on the road. Where it is safe to stop, toads can be moved across the road in the direction they are facing. Volunteers are also needed to patrol local roads at night to help the toads cross safely. 🛣️👀

This awareness drive is supported by Two Oceans Aquarium, which continues to champion the protection of Cape Town’s unique and endangered wildlife. 🌊🧡

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By Two Oceans AquariumSTART The Two Oceans Aquarium appeals to all motorists to be aware of migrating Western leopard toads on roads, especially at night. It is that time of the year when the endangered Western leopard toads migrate from their garden homes to various bodies of water to breed. Unfort...

04/08/2025

For many early childhood development centres across South Africa, the dream of offering quality education is held back by limited resources, complicated registration processes, and a lack of ongoing support. Grow ECD is working to change this, not alone, but in partnership with organisations who share the same vision for brighter futures:

With the Department of Basic Education - supporting ECD owners through the demanding registration process, opening doors to funding, safer learning spaces, and national support networks. 🌱

With the Domino Foundation - pairing quality education with a daily nutritious meal for children in KwaZulu-Natal, while equipping ECD owners to run sustainable, community‑based centres. 🍽

With The Reach Trust - bringing the playful yet impactful Finding Thabo books into classrooms to spark curiosity and strengthen literacy, numeracy, and problem‑solving skills. 📚

Through these local partnerships, Grow ECD is turning challenges into opportunities, empowering ECD owners, and giving thousands of South African children the strong foundation they deserve, one partnership at a time. 🧡

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By Grow ECDCollaboration is key to unlocking better early learning opportunities for children. Over the last few years, Grow ECD has entrenched some impactful partnerships aimed at improving ECDs around the country. Helene Brand, Grow ECD National Marketing Manager, says, “We are excited about the...

02/08/2025

The Reach For A Dream Foundation much-loved Dream Raffle is back, turning hope into reality and fulfilling the dreams of children battling life-threatening illnesses. 🌈

This fundraiser has been going for 30 years now, and is proof that even the smallest actions can make the biggest difference. Every ticket sold brings a little joy and strength to kids fighting life-threatening illnesses, moments they’ll hold onto forever.

This year’s grand prize is a brand-new Jetour X70 Plus Momentum SUV, generously sponsored by Jetour Auto. The second prize is a two-night stay at three beautiful retreats across the country, while the third prize includes R 4 500.00 in shopping vouchers from South African favourites like Food Lover's Market, Col'Cacchio, Woodlands Healing Spa, and Olives & Plates. 🚗

Tickets are R 200.00 each, with only 10 000 available. Get yours at www.dreamraffle.co.za, stand a chance to win incredible prizes, and be part of a story that changes lives. 🧡

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By Reach For A DreamReach For A Dream is proud to announce the launch of its annual Dream Raffle, one of South Africa’s most anticipated charitable draws, aimed at fulfilling the dreams of children facing life-threateningillnesses.Now in its 30th year, the Dream Raffle continues to inspire hope by...

02/08/2025

Damon Douglas Briceland is using his creative skills to support non-profits across South Africa by bringing their stories to life. 🎭 🇿🇦

So much important work happens behind the scenes without much attention, and Damon wants to help change that. He’s working alongside these organisations to show not just what they do, but why it matters, and how people can get involved. Damon’s creative services are also available to businesses who are looking to tell their stories in an authentic way.

If you’re part of a non-profit wanting to share your story, Damon is here to help. 🧡

01/08/2025

Children's Hospital Trust, in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness and other organisations, has launched the first paediatric burns units in the region. Ceres Hospital, Worcester Hospital and Worcester Community Day Centre are now equipped to provide world-class burns care that was previously only available at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town. 🏥🧡

This R18 million, fully donor-funded project includes new facilities, advanced medical equipment, and specialised training for local healthcare teams. It means that children with burn injuries can now receive timely, high-quality treatment closer to home, sparing families the emotional and financial strain of long journeys to the city. It also eases pressure on the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, allowing its expert team to focus on the most severe cases.

Local doctors and nurses have welcomed the development, calling it a milestone for rural healthcare. By combining the efforts of government, civil society, and generous donors, this project is an example of how collaboration can deliver compassionate care where it is needed most. 🌍🤝

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By Children's Hospital TrustThe Children’s Hospital Trust, in collaboration with the Western CapeDepartment of Health and Wellness and partner organisations, bring theworld-class burns care provided at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital into the Cape Winelands. The Trust has invested...

31/07/2025

The South African government has published draft regulations that would allow the live export of animals by sea to continue, a practice long condemned for its cruelty, lack of independent oversight, and the irreversible suffering it causes to sentient beings. 🐄

Stop Live Export South Africa and Compassion in World Farming are calling on the public to take urgent action. These regulations do not protect animals, they entrench a system of suffering. Once animals are loaded onto ships and leave South African shores, they fall beyond the protection of our laws. There is no meaningful monitoring, no guarantee of humane treatment, and no way to intervene once the voyage begins. 🚢

The deadline for public comment is 25 August, and this is not simply a matter of policy, it is a moral reckoning for us all. No animal should be forced to endure weeks of transport in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions, exposed to heat, fear, injury, and deprivation, only to be slaughtered in countries where animal welfare standards are often far below our own. 🐑

Regulation cannot make this trade humane. It cannot undo what happens at sea, nor can it ensure dignity at the journey’s end. What is being proposed is not reform, it is the continuation of cruelty under a different name.

Now is the time to raise your voice. Submit your objection. Demand a complete ban on the live export of animals by sea, because compassion should define our laws, and because the animals cannot speak for themselves. 🧡

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By Soapbox CommunicationsStop Live Export South Africa (SLESA) and Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) are calling on the South African public to urgently respond to the newly proposed live animal export regulations announced by the Department of Agriculture (DoA) on 11 July 2025. These draft regulat...

29/07/2025

At Bel Porto School, nearly 400 kids were given a warm meal, made and served by Libstar volunteers who showed up because they genuinely care. Alongside The Sprightly Seed, they planted fruit trees in the school’s garden, a spot where kids learn more than just gardening. They learn how to be strong, take responsibility, and believe in themselves. 🌱

The garden isn’t just dirt and plants; it’s a space that feeds the school’s lessons and the local community. From fresh produce to homemade preserves, the kids are growing more than food, they’re growing something that matters.

Wendy from Libstar said it best: “When we plant a tree or share a meal, we’re quietly building a healthier, more hopeful tomorrow, one small act at a time, creating a future where our communities can thrive.”

Bel Porto’s market garden is open weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm. If you’re nearby, stop by. 🧡

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By LibstarIn celebration of Mandela Month, communities across South Africa are reminded of the power of small, meaningful actions to uplift and connect. In Lansdowne, Cape Town, the learners of Bel Porto School were the proud beneficiaries of such a gesture, receiving a nourishing meal and renewed h...

28/07/2025

If South Africa had a national pastime beyond braais and sport, it might be making plans… to make more plans. But when it comes to recycling glass, those plans are real, and they’re working. ♻️

Led by The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) and backed by more than 80 brand partners, including major players in food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals, South Africa’s glass recycling movement is proving what happens when intention meets action. Together, they’re recovering over 400,000 tonnes of glass every year, not just keeping waste out of landfills, but putting money into the hands of collectors, reclaimers, and small businesses across the country. 🇿🇦

This is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in practice: a government-backed framework where producers take financial and operational accountability for their packaging waste. And in the case of glass, it’s driving real change, not from the top down, but through partnerships with the people on the ground.

Because behind every recycled bottle is more than just a cleaner environment, it’s someone putting bread on the table. 🧡

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By JNPR If South Africa had an official pastime beyond braaiing and sports, it might just be making plans, to make plans. This can be true of sustainability plans... they can find themselves caught between good intentions and actual implementation. But in this scenario, the plans are real, driven by...

24/07/2025

Support TEARS Animal Rescue at an auction of lovingly reimagined, ‘rePAWposed’ art, taking place at the Noordhoek Art Point Gallery on 1 August 2025. The Deep South’s legendary hairstylist and generally quite hilarious character, Reto Camichel, will MC the auctioning of these off-the-wall, conversation-starter pieces, and is guaranteed to bring the house down. 🎨🐾

TEARS Animal Rescue spokesperson, Tinka Shapiro, says, “After a stunning success in 2024, we’re delighted to have the wonderful RePAWposed Art Exhibition and Auction back again. This, is our third year, features twenty talented, young, local artists who have reimagined and transformed forgotten or donated paintings into creative, bold pieces that bring hope to rescue animals. This is not your average art exhibition, it’s whimsical and thought-provoking, surprising and a little bit cheeky,” she says.

You can view the exhibition from Wednesday, 16 July until 1 August at Art Point to decide which one-of-a-kind rePAWposed piece best suits you!

Reto, himself a fabulous one-of-a-kind and owner of RetoHQ Hair in Kalk Bay, promises to keep you wildly entertained during the auction. His outrageous sense of humour and quirky sense of fun will have you laughing your head off.

Shapiro says, “We are so delighted to have Reto as Master of Ceremonies at the auction. It promises to be a fun, feel-good night with wine, music and laughter! When you’re bidding, remember that every bid is giving an animal-in-need a second chance at shelter, care and love,” she says.

Don’t miss this chance to be entertained and bid on beautiful unique art for a fantastic cause. All proceeds go to TEARS Animal Rescue. Auction starts at 6pm at Art Point, 16 Noordhoek Main Road, behind the ‘Smarties’ wall. 🧡