Eastern Cape Matrics Get Lunches to Boost Focus and Concentration for Final Year

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 29, 2023 490 0

Nutrition helps students focus in class and retain the information needed to pass exams; many school lunches focus on young children but this one is for the matrics.   Eastern…

Meet Cape Town’s Heart Touching, Life-Saving ‘Singing Surgeon’

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023 1,739 0

Meet ‘The Singing Surgeon’, a Cape Town-based Cardiothoracic Surgeon touching hearts and changing lives on the stage and in the operating theatre.   Cape Town, South Africa (29 March, 2023)…

Youth Care Centre in Northern Cape Gets Helpful Aquaponics System to Grow Food

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023 507 0

The Northern Cape has quite a harsh climate which can make it challenging to grow food; the Namaqua Child and Youth Care Centre recently got an Aquaponics system to help…

The Pink Heart Emoji is Finally Here and No One Is Happier Than Gen Z

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023 3,094 0

It’s been a long journey (and a lot of internet uproar) to the highly-anticipated pink heart emoji, but her moment has finally arrived! iOS 16.4 is spreading the love, and…

Hermanus Community Unveil Stunning Mural of the Late Desmond Tutu

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 29, 2023 1,103 0

Two incredibly talented Hermanus residents painted a stunning mural of the Late Desmond Tutu to honour all he did for South Africa.   Hermanus, South Africa (29 March 2023) –…

Speedy Firefighters Save City From Massive Damage In Richard’s Bay!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023 707 0

The quick efforts of firefighters in Richard’s Bay came to the rescue recently, protecting numerous people and buildings after roof repairs reportedly went wrong at uMhlathuze Civic Centre.   Richard’s…

A Mighty Mack Army Member Has Become Bone Marrow Match, for Someone Else!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 29, 2023 950 0

For near on two years, the Mighty Mack Army has watched and rallied as Mackenzie Friedman has fought and overcome her cancer thanks to an anonymous bone marrow donor; today…

Local Artists Put African Animation on the Global Stage!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 29, 2023February 9, 2024 1,096 0

“We’re elated to continue this celebratory streak at this year’s Cape Town International Animation Festival as we recognise, engage with, and learn from the talent that has put us on…

SA Expats in UK Go Wild for Cheesy Chips that Remind them of Home

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023 1,952 0

SA expats miss many things about home; if it’s not the weather, it’s the snacks! A new snack has everyone excited because they are apparently just like NikNaks.   United…

Musical Musketeers, Biko’s Manna, Invited to Audition for America’s Got Talent!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 28, 2023 12,565 1

Three super talented stars-in-the-making from Joburg, Biko’s Manna, were invited to audition for America’s Got Talent, and South Africans can’t stop singing their praises.   Johannesburg, South Africa (28 March…