Champions

Grade 9 Wows His Country After Breaking a World Record!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024 2,162 0

Young grade 9 Joshua Gerber has become a world champion after he made a record-smashing discus throw that’s got his school (and now, country) jumping with joy!   Menlo Park,…

SA Gymnasts Bask in Medal Moments At African Champs in Morocco 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024 906 0

South Africa’s artistic gymnasts did fantastically at the 18th Artistic African Championships in Morocco over the weekend—claiming podium places across the board and African Champ crowns!   Marrakesh, Morocco (10…

Hip Hop Champions Hope to Make SA Proud Again

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 25, 2024February 23, 2024 3,599 0

A Cape Town hip hop crew already showed the world how talented they are after winning gold at the Hip Hop World Championships. Their goal for 2024? To make SA…

Get Ready for ‘Chasing the Sun 2’: The 2023 Springboks Victory 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 13, 2024November 22, 2025 1,274 0

We all know how the documentary will end (unless you missed the Springboks winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup, that is), but what about the story leading up to it?…

Ji-Jitsu Don Luke Griffith Praised as ‘Among the World’s Best’

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023 1,047 0

Another reason to root for Luke Griffith! The jiu-jitsu legend in the making just won another event after being crowned the champion of Europe, and has been credited as among…

Members of the Special Olympics Squad Nominated for Coveted Awards

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 17, 2023 802 0

They gave us one of South Africa’s proudest moments of the year. Now, members of the Special Olympics Squad (who brought home 49 medals) and their coaches are being commended…

South African Archer Werner Potgieter Hits Paris Olympics Target

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 16, 2023November 16, 2023 1,467 0

Another Paris Olympics spot has been booked for Team South Africa thanks to champion archer Werner Potgieter, whose mastery of target earned him silver at the Africa Archery Championships!  …

More Starry Moments for SA Hockey Thanks to our Wonder Women

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023 962 0

SA hockey stars have given our country another reason to be proud thanks to our Women’s Team who recently took the Tuanku Zara International Cup, and the Men who came…

Local Reigning Kickboxing Champ Sets Sight on Worlds

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 1,025 0

Readying himself to roll with the kicks amongst masters at the upcoming Worlds in Portugal is South Africa’s reigning kickboxing champion, Herman Maene!   South Africa (13 November 2023) —…

South Africa Strikes a Win at World Gold Panning Championships 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyNovember 12, 2023May 24, 2024 2,980 0

In another win for South Africa, the World Gold Panning Championships hosted on home soil saw South Africans win gold for their gold!   Pilgrim’s Rest, South Africa (12 November…