Good News Daily is a South African online news publisher dedicated to positive, solutions‑oriented reporting that spotlights progress around the country. It covers business and industry, the environment and recycling, community and social investment, sport and health, arts and lifestyle, and science and technology. The editorial brief is simple: tell true, uplifting stories with a clear South African link and cut through the doom cycle with credible examples of people and organisations making a measurable difference. The outlet welcomes media releases and partner contributions alongside newsroom-led pieces. Submissions are vetted against standards that require accuracy, positivity and local relevance, and the team may request references before publishing. Partner stories are labelled and distributed on the site and via the brand’s Facebook and LinkedIn channels, where posts can be boosted and tagged to reach stakeholder audiences. Launched in 2016 by the Gqeberha-based communications agency Good News Lab, Good News Daily began as a regional pride project and has grown into a national platform for constructive news. Its pages frequently champion South Africa’s circular economy and innovation ecosystem — from Petco’s leadership and recycling milestones, to Operation Clean Spot’s litter‑reduction campaign, to university‑led breakthroughs such as UCT’s jumping robot. It also profiles cultural achievements, including South Africans behind award‑winning animation and young scientists winning international recognition. As a niche publisher, it serves brands, NGOs and communities looking to share verifiable progress stories.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Gqeberha, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Technology
Economy and business
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
10,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Brian Hayward
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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