Achievements

Amica de Jager’s Makes a Golden Return to Lifesaving!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025 192 0

After a three-year hiatus from competitive lifesaving, 25 year old Amica de Jager has made a sensational return to the sport, claiming a prestigious title at the 2025 National Lifesaving…

Kira Bester Claims 3 Wins Across 3 Oceans in 7 Days

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025 170 0

Surfski superstar Kira Bester dominated Atlantic, Indian and Mediterranean waters with three wins in just 7 days!   Global (08 May 2025) — South African surfski superstar Kira Bester has…

14-Year-Old Caleb Becomes International Master of Chess!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2025May 13, 2025 16,131 0

In fantastic news from the chess world, South Africa’s own Caleb Levitan has become an International Master (IM) of chess at only 14 years old!   Johannesburg, South Africa (08…

South African Olive Oil Awarded Amongst World’s Best 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025 6,242 0

A South African olive oil shines amid the world’s best, claiming second place and beating out scores of entries from rolling hills around the world!   Global (07 May 2025)…

South African Gymnast Duo Scoop Silver at African Champs 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025 85 0

South African rhythmic gymnast duo Chade Jansen and Stephanie Dimitrova claimed a clean finish at the recent 19th Senior African Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.   Cairo, Egypt (06 May 2025) —…

South African Platform For Neurodivergent Children Wins Global Award

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025 846 0

A South African-founded platform built to support the parents of neurodivergent children has the Global Champion 2025 for Learning and Education Award.   Global (06 May 2025) — A South…

South African Band Wins Wacken; Prepares for Global Takeover

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025 355 0

South African band Halvar have taken the Southern Africa Wacken title, earning their chance to compete at the world’s biggest heavy metal competiton: Wacken Open Air in Germany!   Global…

Takalani Sesame is an Extra-Special Webby Award Winner!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025 128 0

South Africa’s favourite fuzzy friends just bagged a global win, and an extra-special one at that. Takalani Sesame has won the People’s Voice Webby Award for ‘Zikwe and the Triplets…

Not-For-Profit Raising Future Eco-Leaders Wins Top Award 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 119 0

Since 2001, Not-for-Profit, Nature Connect, has provided environmental education and outdoor experiences to over 188,000 children from the Cape Flats to foster curiosity and care about their natural environment.  …

Female Tug of War Champs Pull at Chance to Compete at Worlds

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguy April 21, 2025April 20, 2025 454 0

A female team of tug of war champs from Melkbosstrand High School have the chance to represent South Africa at the World Championships in England!   Melkbosstrand, South Africa (21…