Good Things Come to Good South Africans: The Rescue Team Turning Pain Into Possibility

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This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we shine a light on the incredible work of The Pitbull Sanctuary South Africa, a haven for dogs who have survived unthinkable abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Run by animal rescuer and photographer Chantelle Van Zyl, the sanctuary is home to 37 Pit Bulls (and one tiny Yorkie) who are learning to trust, heal and start over.

In this candid conversation, Chantelle opens up about the heartbreaking realities these dogs arrive with… and the extraordinary transformations that follow. It’s raw, emotional and deeply inspiring... a powerful reminder of what compassion can achieve.

This episode is brought to you through the Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we celebrate the unsung heroes you nominate. If you know someone doing incredible work, email us at info@goodthingsguy.com
so we can share their story next.

Good things come to good South Africans! And this sanctuary is proof!

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18 Nov 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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