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R3 Per Litre Relief: Finding a Silver Lining in SA’s Fuel Crisis

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026 1,353 0

South Africans can exhale a little as the new fuel levy reduction offers much-needed relief for our pockets. South Africa (31 March 2026) – The stress and anxiety surrounding…

Elusive Boosmansbos Long-tailed Forest Shrew Recorded for the First Tim in 46 Years!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 14, 2025May 13, 2025 1,215 0

For the first time in 46 years, the Western Cape’s most mysterious mammal (the elusive Boosmansbos long-tailed forest shrew) has been recorded! Western Cape, South Africa (14 May 2025)…

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

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2025May 13, 2025 18,225 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…

Angels are Real and They Just Raised Over R3 Million Record Speed

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguy May 7, 2025May 6, 2025 1,446 0

Angels are real, and they’re all over South Africa. Thanks to those among us who deserve wings, The Angel Network surpassed its goal to raise R 3 million, which will…

Unicyclist Helps Team SPCA Raise a Fortune for Animal Welfare

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025 930 0

If you saw a unicyclist grinding through the Cape Town Cycle Tour this past weekend, just know you saw a legend on the move. Gidian Jacobs undertook the full length…

Short Film ‘The Last Ranger’ Scoops Oscar Nomination!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025 1,671 0

In hugely exciting news, the short film “The Last Ranger” has earned an Oscar nomination for the Best Live Action Short Film category! Global (27 January 2025) — While…