Culture

Cape Town Named the 3rd Happiest City in the World!!!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 13, 2025 1,295 0

The results are in, and they’re as bright as a Camps Bay sunset… Cape Town has been ranked the 3rd happiest city in the world for 2025.   Western Cape,…

Garsfontein Learners Dazzle with a Celebration of SA Performance

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 378 0

With choreographed dance, costume changes, and moments celebrating South African pride, the Garsfontein senior revue was a beautiful display of talent and South African beauty.   Pretoria, South Africa (06…

Communities at the Heart of South Africa’s Travel Story

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 30, 2025October 2, 2025 273 0

As Tourism Month wraps up, we celebrate the power of community-based tourism to connect travellers with the people and heritage that make South Africa.   South Africa (30 September 2025)…

Being Multilingual is a Superpower We Don’t Celebrate Enough

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 18, 2025September 17, 2025 174 0

As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, it’s worth recognising the power of speaking more than one language.   South Africa (18 September 2025) – In a country with 12 official…

Tim Cocker Falls in Love with South Africa All Over Again

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 798 0

Tim Cocker reflects on his passion for South Africa, the natural beauty, and why his content continues to resonate so deeply with local fans.   Cape Town, South Africa (02…

Carnival Queen Shares Her Magic with Cape Town and Cape Town’s Magic With the World

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 533 0

Rio Carnival Queen of the Drums, Erika Januza, recently brought her magic to the Mother City by performing at the ever-iconic Cape Town Carnival. Returning the favour, Cape Town shared…

If the Rainbow Nation Was a Degree, This Trio Earned It 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 8, 2025April 7, 2025 397 0

Three friends, each from a different South African culture (Afrikaans, Xhosa, and Indian), became part of a legal eagle trio during their studies. All lawyers now, the tight-knit friends shared…

“That Would Never Happen in SA” Viral Video Spotlights SA’s Respect for Elders

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyApril 1, 2025 792 0

“That would never happen in South Africa”: A TikTok user recently shared an experience he witnessed across the pond in which youngsters were showing disrespect to someone much older. The…

Anele’s Oscars Dress Honours Xhosa Culture!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025 1,527 0

Anele Mdoda rocked the 2025 Oscars in a proudly South African aesthetic! In line with the Xhosa film up for the Oscar, ‘The Last Ranger’, Anele’s Xhosa-inspired Oscars dress dazzled…

‘Extinct’ Water Lily Returns to the Cape At Long Last

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 14, 2024November 13, 2024 918 0

The Cape Water Lily has made an iconic homecoming after decades in which it was considered locally extinct!   False Bay Nature Reserve, South Africa (14 November 2024) — It…