Future Leaders

Township Students Build Robots and Flex Engineering Muscles

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023 939 0

The Tuks Robot School sees students put on their teaching caps and pass on skills (like how to build robots) to high schoolers from townships and underprivileged schools who might…

Watch: Trashion Show Rules the Runway With Waste Wonders

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 14, 2023 1,472 0

Blossoming designers went the extra stitch to put together a Trashion Show, proving South African creativity is as unmatched as it is future-forward.   Howick, South Africa (14 June, 2023)…

UJ Named the World’s Leading University Fighting Against Poverty

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 5, 2023 1,593 0

The University of Johannesburg has scooped the world’s top spot for universities doing the most in the fight against poverty.   Johannesburg, South Africa (5 June, 2023)—The University of Johannesburg…

The Global Report Card is In! The Best Universities in South Africa Are…

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 16, 2023 2,525 0

The global report card is in, and the best universities in South Africa have been announced, with one holding its own as the best university in Africa too.   South…

From Joburg to Cambridge! Science Whizz Earns Scholarship

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023 1,253 0

At just 23, Joburg-based Kristen Burgess has been selected for a scholarship to Cambridge! We sat down with the PhD candidate to talk all things big dreams:   Johannesburg, South…

Who Future Leaders Are Learning From — MOT Spotlight 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyApril 3, 2023 504 0

MOT was dedicated to mental health development in young people before it was mainstream. Recently, MOT coaches gathered to refresh their skills and we thought we’d share a refresher about…