500 Young Ladies to See the End of Period Poverty by the 28th of May!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024 588 0

Kindness Like Confetti (KLC) have launched a campaign to help bring the end of period poverty to 500 young ladies in the Gauteng area.   Johannesburg, South Africa (06 May…

In photos: First Thursday in Mitchells Plain

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsMay 5, 2024May 3, 2024 699 0

To help turn Mitchells Plain into a tourist spot, RLabs have created a number of experiences under the “Westridge Tourism Precinct Project”   Mitchells Plain, South Africa (05 May, 2024)…

From Grooving in a Post Office to A Dancing Chance in Europe—Joshua’s Story

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 3, 2024 2,985 0

Joshua Williams first made his way into the world of dance after his moves in a post office at just six years old led him on a path to a…

A Starry Future for Pretoria: UP Celebrates First Astrophysics PhD Graduate! 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 3, 2024October 11, 2024 35,453 0

The University of Pretoria is celebrating Dr Charissa Button, who recently became its first PhD graduate in Astrophysics, marking a starry future ahead!   Pretoria, South Africa (03 May 2024)—Dr…

Must Watch: Rassie Erasmus Honoured with Honorary Doctorate

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 3, 2024December 11, 2024 5,006 0

Renowned rugby strategist Rassie Erasmus received an honorary doctorate from North-West University, celebrating his exceptional leadership, commitment to diversity, and profound impact on South African society.   Potchefstroom, South Africa…

Susanne Met Her Hiking Hero After Her Shoes Failed, She Gives a Shout-Out for Great Service

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvMay 2, 2024May 31, 2024 8,986 0

Susanne Karcher and Musa Singo, the Senior Tourism Officer at the Table Mountain National Park met after a hiking shoe failure; Musa went above and beyond to help Susanne.  …

International Student Association Elects Stellenbosch University Student As Board President

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024 13,725 0

Jana Schreuder from Stellenbosch University has made history by being named the first non-US Board President of the IFTSA, an international student association.   Chicago, United States (02 May 2024)…

School Community Unites to Support Injured Rugby Player!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024 1,045 0

A rugby community rallied together to support an injured rugby player, exemplifying the power of unity and compassion.   Roodepoort, South Africa (02 May 2024) – A school community recently united…

South African Lifeguard Champion Aims for Gold in World Championships

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 1, 2024May 2, 2024 1,486 0

Kendra du Toit, a determined young lifeguard from South Africa, has defied the odds to represent her country at the World Lifesaving Championships in Australia.   Johannesburg, South Africa (01…

Special Needs Learners Make T-Shirts to Fundraise for School!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 30, 2024May 3, 2024 2,269 0

Students at Milkwood Learning Academy have let their creativity take the reigns and the business bug bite by turning their own designs into T-shirts that are also helping fundraise for…