Gqeberha

25 African Penguin Chicks Rescued From Scary Coastal Storm

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023 417 0

25 recently hatched penguin chicks had to brave stormy conditions before animal heroes rescued them. Now, they’re on their way to healing!   Gqeberha, South Africa (11 August, 2023) —…

SA University Lecturer Smashes New Record for Free Diving at World Cup!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023 891 0

Switching lecture halls for the deep blue, a university lecturer from Gqeberha set a new record for free diving at a Free-diving World Cup in Egypt!   Egypt (18 May,…

Father Walks Grad Stage to Accept His Late Daughter’s Degree

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 25, 2023April 25, 2023 5,516 0

The definition of ‘I’ll always show up for you.” A father accepted his late daughter’s degree on her behalf at a graduation ceremony recently and hardly a dry eye in…

Ukrainian ‘POW’ Lions Rescued and Relocated to South Africa

by Jesica Slabbert@GoodThingsGuyOctober 25, 2022October 7, 2024 1,174 0

Lions Simba and Mir have found sanctuary in South Africa after being rescued from war-torn Ukraine; the two are settling in well to the new, more appropriate habitat.   Eastern…

Nelson Mandela University Becomes First University in SA to Legally Operate Drones

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022 484 0

Nelson Mandela University has become the first university in South Africa to legally operate drones; they plan to use them in aid of education and protecting the environment.   Gqeberha,…

Steyn Prepares for Life in International Netball’s Fast Lane

by Coetzee Gouws@GoodThingsGuy September 22, 2022 504 0

University student Jeanie Steyn has set her sights on flying the South African flag high on the international court as she preps to head to New Zealand with Team South…

Gqeberha Invests in Uplifting Female Umpires for Hockey Events

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvSeptember 15, 2022 284 0

Female umpires are being invested in and empowered in Gqeberha so that sports like hockey can have officials with the very best credentials.   Gqeberha, South Africa (15 September 2022)…

Stadium Experience Could Become a Fixture for Gqeberha Women

by Jesica Slabbert@GoodThingsGuy September 9, 2022 282 0

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha was used as the venue for the first SPAR Women’s Challenge since the pandemic; the women loved being back on the road.  …

SA Company Donates R5 million for Emergency Water Relief in Gqeberha

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 19, 2022 1,203 0

When Sunfoil heard that Gift of the Givers was assisting Gqeberha with emergency water relief, the South African company knew they had to get involved.   Gqeberha, South Africa (19…