The Good Newspaper

By Red Heart Hospital Fifty-four years after her first open heart transplant, she still holds on to the little suitcase, smaller than her handbag, that she came to Cape Town in the hope of healing. As a toddler Madeleine was always tired and remembers how the hot weather left her breathless and she would sweat through her clothes from almost nothing. Madeleine recalls, “I didn’t feel different as a child, mostly tired, but I knew they treated me different. Much “softer” than

By Reach For A Dream Reach For A Dream’s cosiest annual fundraiser, Slipper Day, is back on 29 May 2026. Since 2011, Slipper Day has united the nation in support of children facing serious or life-threatening diseases. At the heart of this year’s Slipper Day are Fuzzy Facts, playful, believable claims about slippers that are difficult to prove but offer entertainment while sparking curiosity about the foundation. Did you know wearing slippers improves your mood by 61%? Or tha

By Meropa Communications In the wake of the March fire that gutted the popular Stables restaurant, Vergelegen Wine Estate has responded with characteristic resilience. Temporary restaurant Firehorse opened on Friday 17 April to ensure that guests continue to enjoy the Somerset West estate’s signature hospitality while Stables restoration work is underway. Seating 130 guests, the restaurant is located alongside the Stables site, next to the legacy vineyard block. Inspired by t

By Soapbox Communications Independent prosecutions. Stronger South Africa. South Africa’s justice system is at a critical moment. The country’s ability to prosecute serious crime, including corruption and organised crime, has been undermined by structural and legislative weaknesses since the inception of the National Prosecuting Authority. These failures do not lie with individual prosecutors. They lie in the legislative framework within which they operate. South Africa canno

By Pay Me Now As geopolitical tensions push up the cost of everyday essentials, earned wage access company, Paymenow urges South Africans to use Financial Literacy Month to build the knowledge that protects household budgets from the shocks they cannot control. April is Financial Literacy Month in South Africa — and this year, it arrives against one of the most turbulent global backdrops in recent memory. Conflicts in the Middle East are rattling oil supply routes, rand vola

By Soapbox Communications One of TEARS Animal Rescue’s main pillars is rehoming the dogs and cats that end up at the shelter. It is very important to TEARS that they rehome animals into the right home, where they can live their best lives. Understanding the different breeds among the many mixed-breed dogs that pass through the shelter can help ensure successful, long-term placements. To do this, TEARS Animal Rescue has partnered with MuttMix, a company that provides simple, n