South Africa is a place filled with promise, hopes, disappointments, and fears. In between all those things is an undercurrent of stories about citizens doing amazing things.

In the business world, to the not-for-profit space, to individuals, brands and small business owners, South Africa is teeming with countless success stories - all with their own untold origins.

We just need to hear them.

News24's new weekly series SA Success Stories seeks to tell the origin stories of successful local businesses, NGOs and individuals, proudly sponsored by Old Mutual Wealth.

How a KZN mom’s farm kitchen built an SA-wide nougat empire

How a one-table office created the most recognisable blue machine in SA

How a Cape Town soup kitchen became the go-to name for Mandela Day

How a retail giant went from a grocer to your kids' favourite brand

Join us for Episode 1 on Friday, March 13.

HOW WE SEE THE FUTURE MATTERS

Good stories show us what’s possible, and how to turn negative into positive. The stories that matter broaden our perspective, helping us make better decisions on how to support our clients, in their lives, goals, and legacy we’re helping them build.

That’s why we’ve chosen to sponsor the Good News section. At Old Mutual Wealth, we believe the future is shaped by perspectives that matter. Good news doesn’t ignore the truth, it deepens reality. It highlights progress, resilience, and possibility; the kinds of signals that help us see the world, and the future, more clearly.

Through disciplined insight and a long‑term perspective, we partner with our clients to shape a plan that reflects what matters most to them.

Old Mutual Wealth — Proud sponsor of Good News.

How we see the future matters.

SEND US YOUR STORIES

Success stories are close to my heart. I encounter many comments as the Good News Editor that we just don't see or hear enough of them.

Help us tell as many as we can by getting in touch. If you have a Success Story to tell, or just a cracking good news story, you can email me, Paul Herman, at the email link below. You can also sign up to our newsletter.

By subscribing to News24, you enable us to pursue stories that can help change the trajectory of our country.

Good News Editor: Paul Herman
Success Stories: Paul Herman
Design: Sharlene Rood and Saara Mowlana
Video: Chelsea Ogilvie
Podcast creator: Saskia Falken
Podcast producer: An Wentzel

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