Meet the South Africans Taking on Dakar 2024

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 3, 2024October 15, 2024 5,155 0

The opening ceremony for Dakar 2024 takes place on the 4th of January 2024 – These are the South Africans taking on the challenge this year:   Saudi Arabia (03…

Lewis Hamilton Champions Return of Formula 1 Glory to South Africa

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 29, 2023November 5, 2024 40,423 1

Will Formula 1 return to South Africa? Lewis Hamilton is doing everything in his power to make this happen!   Abu Dhabi (29 December 2023) – Formula 1 maestro Lewis…

Junior Tennis Star Wins International ‘Little Mo’ Championship!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyDecember 13, 2023December 12, 2023 1,838 0

Little local Tristan Summers, a junior tennis star on the rise, recently conquered courts in Florida and emerged as the winner of the ‘Little Mo’ International Championships, making South Africa…

Van der Watt Secures USSA Title in Sudden Death Playoff

by Jesica Slabbert@GoodThingsGuyDecember 13, 2023October 28, 2024 555 0

JP van der Watt stayed alive in a three-way sudden-death playoff to win the University Sports South Africa (USSA) strokeplay title ahead of two teammates at the Belmont Golf Club….

Township Boxing Gym Punches Far Above Its Weight

by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsDecember 11, 2023December 11, 2023 1,321 0

Mzi Damesi started the Overstrand Whale Boxing Club nearly 20 years ago in Hermanus   Hermanus, South Africa (11 December 2023) – Mzi Damesi started the Overstrand Whale Boxing Club…

Padel Played with Purpose Gives Caregivers Better Chances

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyDecember 8, 2023December 8, 2023 525 0

A charity padel day for Hamba Bamba Funda was a smash hit, and thanks to everyone who played with purpose in mind, caregivers now have better chances to look after…

Mother of Marathons Gerda Steyn Breaks a National Record!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 6, 2023 1,645 0

Mother of marathons Gerda Steyn has made South Africa proud again after she conquered an age-old national record at the Valencia Marathon 2023:   Valencia, Spain (06 December 2023) —…

Busi ‘Bee’ Masango-Steenkamp: FIFA Trailblazer Joins Goliath Gaming!!!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 5, 2023 628 0

Paving the way for women in FIFA esports, Busisiwe ‘Bee’ Masango-Steenkamp joins Goliath Gaming, blending her passion for football, virtual competition, and advocacy for women’s sports.   South Africa (05…

Melissa Du Toit Leads the Only Local Entry in the Ocean Globe Race

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 5, 2023 1,410 0

The only South African entry competing in the Ocean Globe Race recently had a change of leadership. However, Melissa Du Toit has stepped up as skipper as Sterna the yacht…

Cape Town Got Windy Enough! Popular King of the Air Competition Takes Off

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 5, 2023 1,581 0

Cape Town is playing host to the highly anticipated Red Bull King of the Air competition this week as wind picked up on Blouberg Beach, giving the event its wings….