A Gentle Creature. A Brutal Trade. And Finally, a Reason to Hope

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 30, 2025May 1, 2025 1,038 0

The quietest little creature on Earth just made the loudest noise… and the world is finally listening. This might change the future of pangolins!   Global (30 April 2025) –…

Good Things with Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp: Connection Through Conversation

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 30, 2025May 1, 2025 829 0

A voice that captures the heart of South Africa: Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp joins the Good Things conversation.   Johannesburg, South Africa (30 April 2025) – Every so often, you meet someone…

Stellenbosch is Schooling Every Other Municipality… With Their Tweets

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 18, 2025May 1, 2025 3,885 0

Who knew a municipal Twitter account could be this entertaining… or this inspiring? Stellenbosch is raising the bar for local government, one cheeky post at a time.   Western Cape,…

Hilarious Advert Has Us All Doing A Double Take, And Only SA Understands Why

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 17, 2025May 1, 2025 12,854 0

Sorry, what did I just hear? That was definitely a swear word in an advert! Funny new advert helping people with coughs sounds pretty similar to an Afrikaans swear word….

Opal Is Trending Again… But This Time, There’s Hope

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 12, 2025May 1, 2025 3,251 0

A tragic post about Opal, a 45-year-old orangutan kept in solitary confinement, is trending again, nine years after it first broke hearts. But this time, it’s not just sadness that’s…

So You Want to Turn Yourself Into a Chat GPT Action Figure

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 11, 2025May 1, 2025 17,498 0

If your social media pages have started to look like the aisles of a toy store (except the toys in question are action figures of your friends and co-workers), you’d…

Sneak Peek: Inside South Africa’s First Club Med – A Coastal Dream in the Making

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 11, 2025May 1, 2025 35,762 0

South Africa is about to welcome its first-ever Club Med. And it’s not just a holiday destination, it’s a bold celebration of culture, community and coastal magic that’s set to…

The Chequered Flag Falls on ‘South Africa’s Most Beautiful Drive’

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuy March 31, 2025April 2, 2025 33,627 0

South Africa’s Most Beautiful Drive saw a mix of 65 rare classic, modern classics, sportscars, and special vehicles take on the Cape 1000.   South Africa (31 March 2025) –…

We’re Giggling: American Shares Afrikaans Words She Has Beef With

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 27, 2025April 2, 2025 35,016 1

An American learning Afrikaans is sharing the words she loves and the words she has beef with, and we’re giggling because she might just have a point on the latter:…

Oldest Lion in the Kruger Makes First Appearance in Years

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 27, 2025April 2, 2025 138,153 0

The king, believed to be Kruger’s oldest lion, made a special reappearance recently.   Kruger National Park, South Africa (27 March 2025) — A rare sight captivated lucky onlookers at…