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This weekend, thousands of South Africans will attempt something extraordinary. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❤️ To every Comrades runner: good luck. And to the Champions running not only for themselves, but for charities, students, families, and causes they care about, we're cheering extra loudly for you. See you at the finish line. 🇿🇦

Just in case your algorithm forgot... 🇿🇦 South Africa is still producing innovators, entrepreneurs, heroes, and genuinely good humans. This week's good news drop is proof. Which story are you backing? 👇 #GoodNews #SouthAfrica #BackaBuddy #FeelGood #ProudlySouthAfrican

Good news from South Africa 🇿🇦 A teenager swimming for safer futures. A little boy inspiring hope. A future NASA representative from Mitchells Plain. And a nation showing up for one another. Still good people. Still good news.

Crowdfunding nightmares: The BackaBuddy Edition 🤪 #Fundraising #Crowdfunding #BackaBuddy

Happy Sunday to you… 👀 Quick one, if you ran a marathon, would you: #BackaBuddy #ChampionForACause

Checking in with Cape Town communities after the storms. Have you seen storm damage nearby?

When roads are washed away, help still has to find a way through. Across the Western Cape, families are facing cold, hunger, and uncertainty after severe flooding. Support @GiftoftheGivers flood relief response through @backabuddy: backabuddy.co.za/campaign/go… #WesternCapeFloods #GiftOfTheGivers

Thinking of everyone affected by the severe weather across the Western Cape and other parts of SA today 💙 If you need help starting an urgent fundraising campaign for recovery or support, our team is here for you. 📩Send urgent requests to: queries@backabuddy.co.za

To every mother and mother figure: your love changes lives. The moms, gogos, oumas, aunties, caregivers, sisters, friends and women who have loved, raised, protected and carried others. Mother’s Day is more than flowers and cards. It is a moment to honour the care that holds families and communities together, often quietly, often unseen, but always with lasting impact. To every mother and mother figure: Thank you for the love you give and the lives you shape.💜

Most people would never know what Geno faces every day. Behind the smiles is someone living with lupus — navigating exhaustion, pain, and uncertainty while still showing up for the people and life he loves. Some battles are invisible, but Geno’s strength isn’t ❤️ Comment “lupus” if you’d like to learn more about his journey. #Lupus #InvisibleIllness #BackaBuddy

A year ago, Terrance lost his leg. Today, he’s back on his feet… and back in his bakkie. Because 39 people showed up and helped him raise R62 000. Because 39 people changed the trajectory of his life. #BackaBuddy #GoodNews #SouthAfrica

Some heroes don’t make headlines. They show up quietly. They care. They teach. They build. They fix. They serve. They make life lighter for someone else. At BackaBuddy, we’ve seen people from every walk of life raise funds for medical care, skills development, community needs, and in memory of loved ones who made a lasting difference. Today, we’re recognising the workers, carers, teachers, helpers, builders, and community champions creating small but powerful ripples of change. Tag someone whose work puts a smile on your face👇 #BackaBuddy #EverydayHeroes #CommunityCare #PeoplePowered #SouthAfrica

These faces… now showing up every day for others. Happy Workers’ Day🇿🇦 #WorkersDay #BackaBuddy #SouthAfrica

The best way to end the week is with a little bit of hope. We’re looking at five incredible people this week, like Tyler, who's chasing a pro rugby dream in France, and Lauren, who's starting a fresh chapter in recovery. It’s a powerful reminder that when we show up for each other, impossible goals become reality. Which of these stories is staying with you today? Tyler's Campaign: backabuddy.co.za/.../rugbytr…... Zelnay's Campaign: backabuddy.co.za/.../help-ze…... Olive's campaign: backabuddy.co.za/.../olives-…... Thobeko's campaign: backabuddy.co.za/.../help-me…... Lauren's campaign: backabuddy.co.za/campaign/he… #GoodNews #BackaBuddy #Hope #FridayFeelGood #SouthAfrica

He walked over 1,000km so others wouldn’t feel alone. Today, we're honoring the memory of Tom Skye, who turned his pain into purpose by raising awareness for mental health and showing up for others through kindness, connection, and community. His campaign hit 133% fully funded, but more than that, it brought people together to honour his life. Stories like this remind us what really matters. Read his story here: news.backabuddy.co.za/2026/0…