Bronze Triumph for South Africa: Men’s Rugby Sevens Open Olympic Medal Tally

by ZAREENA GAIBEE@ZAREENA_GJuly 28, 2024July 29, 2024 1,094 0

South Africa’s men’s rugby sevens team secured a bronze medal at the Olympics, with Philip Snyman achieving bronze as both a player and a coach, and Rosko Specman earning his…

From the Stadium to the Streets: Witnessing the Olympic Opening Ceremony Magic

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024 1,323 0

Zareena recounts her unique journey at the Paris Olympic opening ceremony, sharing her theories and finding unexpected joys along the way.   Paris, France (27 July 2024) – I witnessed…

New App to Help Western Cape Social Workers

by Marecia Damons@groundup_newsJuly 26, 2024November 12, 2024 822 0

Plan is to slash time spent on paperwork.   The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has launched an application to help social workers cut down time spent on…

In Conversation with Olympic Gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz

by Nathan Gogela@goodthingsguyJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024 1,914 0

South African Olympian, flag-bearer and trailblazing gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz will tonight hoist South Africa’s flag high at the opening Olympic ceremony! But before she represents our nation, she opened up…

The Challenges of Raising South African Boys to be Good Men

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024 1,238 0

The Character Company works to empower fatherless boys, breaking the cycle of gender-based violence in the process.   South Africa (26 July 2024) – In May, the National Council on…

Safer Anti-Poaching Efforts in Sight as Pivotal Research on Injury Prevention for Game Rangers

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024 954 0

The University of Pretoria and its partners are conducting research on how to prevent injuries during anti-poaching efforts.   South Africa (26 July 2024) – Ahead of World Ranger Day…

Caster Semenya to Join SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJuly 26, 2024February 18, 2025 803 0

South African icon athlete Caster Semenya will be one of many racers at this year’s SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane! Who’s ready to race against the legend?   Tshwane, South Africa…

Chefs with Compassion Smashed Their Soup Record, Again!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024 443 0

Chefs with Compassion have smashed their soup record once again thanks to volunteers, those in the culinary industry and everyone who lent their support and ingredients to the cause. Together,…

Team South Africa Rugby Sevens: 12th of 12, 8th of 8 but in the Semi’s!

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024 732 0

South Africa’s Blitzboks have earned a spot in the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics; Zareena Gaibee was at the rugby, soaking in all the excitement.   Paris, France (26 July…

Six Stellies Students Scoop Spots to Perform at Carnegie Hall 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024 979 0

Six Stellenbosch University students have scooped coveted spots after they beat out hundreds of applicants to be selected for the Africa United Youth Orchestra, where they will perform at Carnegie…