Cape Town

SA World Record Holder to Swim 160th Icy Crossing for Baby Sanctuary

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023 927 0

South African World Record Holder Howard Warrington is up to his icy antics for good again! Set to tackle the Robben Island to Blouberg crossing for the 160th time, his…

Retraction: Man Without Phone Carries Distressed Seal in Search of Help

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguySeptember 8, 2023September 12, 2023 5,656 0

Retraction and Clarification: “Man Without Phone Who Carried Distressed Seal in Search of Help”   Cape Town, South Africa (08 September 2023) — Last week Sunday, a man wandered the…

National Book Week Starts Positively with More Library Members in CPT!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 6, 2023September 7, 2023 728 0

National Book Week has started with some positive news from the Cape, as Cape Town’s libraries celebrate a big increase in collective members!   South Africa (06 September 2023) —…

Woman Carries Dog on Her Back to Get it Medical Attention After Being Attacked

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 6, 2023October 1, 2023 3,506 0

A woman is being praised for her efforts in getting her beloved dog to the vet after it was attacked by another dog; she walked through the rain with her…

How Cute? Grade 1s and 2s Made Good Luck Cards for Matric Students

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 6, 2023September 7, 2023 1,613 0

The Camps Bay Primary School spent some time creating good luck cards for the matric class that has started exams – they even hand-delivered them!   Cape Town, South Africa…

Bring-a-Bra Campaign Launched to Help Women at Cancer Screenings

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023 1,140 0

Women are being uplifted through the ILoveBoobies “bring-a-bra” campaign that helps properly support women undergoing breast cancer screening.   South Africa (04 September 2023) – Well-known breast cancer charity ILoveBoobies…

Elderly Gugulethu Women Celebrated at End of Women’s Month

by Qaqamba Falithenjwa@GroundUP_NewsSeptember 4, 2023 387 0

“Our own children don’t take care of us, they neglect us. These clubs help us feel accepted and loved” says pensioner.   Gugulethu, South Africa (04 September 2023) – To mark…

Coming Together to Warm Hearts and Rebuild Homes, Foundation Launches Relief Efforts

by Staff Writer@GoodthingsGuy September 3, 2023August 31, 2023 389 0

Last week, Hanover Park and Wolwerivier were badly affected by winter weather in the Cape; the Mustadafin Foundation is working to help affected families.   Cape Town, South Africa (03…

Mark Your Calendars for 16 September, a Big Trash Bash is Calling!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023 612 0

What’s 16 September? To some, an ordinary Saturday. But to those who want to exercise their eco-warrior muscles, it’s World Cleanup Day and a big Trash Bash is on the…

Motorsport Fans of SA are Overjoyed that World Rally is Back in Cape Town

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023 1,542 0

Cape Town is hosting another major sporting event; this time the World Rallycross Championship, which signifies the return of Rally to the city and highlights another epic green-racing event.  …