Gaming

Boy Who Built His Dream PC From Cardboard Gets Surprise of a Lifetime!

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJuly 28, 2026July 28, 2026 1,017 0

A 13-year-old with a passion for computers built his dream PC out of cardboard when the real thing was out of reach. Then local creator Just Jean stepped in to…

Help Awesome Jordyn Get to the Pokémon World Championships!

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyJuly 1, 2026July 1, 2026 1,188 0

It’s like the Olympics of the Pokémon world, and 14-year-old Jordyn needs help getting there. South Africa, I choose you!   Johannesburg, South Africa (01 July 2026) – Did you…

Cancer Survivor Using Gaming to Teach Young People About Cancer

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJune 24, 2026June 26, 2026 1,056 0

A South African cancer survivor is turning to gaming to make life-saving cancer awareness more accessible for young people.     South Africa (24 June 2026) – Early detection saves…

Konke Gamers Changing the Game for Accessible eSports in South Africa

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ May 10, 2026May 11, 2026 1,222 0

Konke Gamers’ upcoming Accessible Esports Tournament will celebrate participation, inclusion and the growing push for accessibility in all things gaming   Durban, South Africa (10 May 2026) – Gaming has…

Gaming in SA Levels Up: Team Silver Claims Top Prize in Cape Town

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 604 0

After 48 hours of non-stop gameplay, strategy, and endurance, Team Silver claimed the crown at Cape Town’s inaugural Locked In event.   Cape Town, South Africa (10 March 2026) –…

Mosa’s Dream Day Brings Speed and a Special Surprise

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 239 0

The Reach for a Dream Foundation created a car-themed experience for the 14-year-old from Kempton Park, ending with the gaming gift he had always hoped for. Kempton Park, South Africa…

Lelani Orffer Is Building More Than PCs, She’s Building Confidence for Women in Gaming

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025 595 0

Lelani Orffer is breaking stereotypes in gaming by empowering women to build, mod and belong, without asking for permission.   South Africa (18 December 2025) – Believe it or not,…

Local Mobile Game Putting African Flavour on the Global Map

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 7, 2025August 12, 2025 883 0

How a South African game studio is reimagining mobile football with bold Mzansi flavour, and a mission to put African creativity on the global map.   Johannesburg, South Africa (07…

Grand Theft Auto Gets a Hilarious South African Makeover

by Karabo Peter @karabo_peter_July 14, 2025July 13, 2025 1,304 0

A fan-made reimagining of Grand Theft Auto brings local flavour, sharp satire, and proudly South African moments to the spotlight.   South Africa (14 July 2025) – Grand Theft Mzansi?…

South African’s Dream Wins Best Edu-Tech Startup at Big Tech Summit!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023 1,085 0

At 16-years-old, Tshepiso Malema had a dream to give township kids more digital access through gaming and skills building. Fast forward a few years and he earned a spot on…