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      More Than 350 Rare Issues of SA Photo-Story Magazines From the ’60s Have Been Digitised

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026 153 0

      Twenty thousand pages of South Africa’s forgotten popular culture have been saved.   South Africa (24 March 2026) – More than 20,000 pages of rare South African photo-story magazines from…

      Pairs

      A New Chapter on Ice as Young Pair Skaters Set a South African First

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 243 0

      What began as an experiment in 2022 has become a historic moment, with Milanѐ Gamberini and Philip Malan preparing to debut as South Africa’s first Basic Novice Pairs team on…

      pole

      Africa’s First World Pole Art Championship Lands in Cape Town

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ November 11, 2025November 12, 2025 328 0

      For the very first time on African soil, Cape Town will host elite pole and aerial athletes, showcasing strength, acrobatics, and artistry in a two-day event.   Cape Town, South…

      Marlene Dumas

      SA-Born Marlene Dumas Becomes First Contemporary Woman Artist in Louvre’s Permanent Collection

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 10, 2025November 12, 2025 2,714 0

      Marlene Dumas is now one of the only few living contemporary artists whose work has found a permanent home in the Louvre. And she was born in Cape Town.  …

      Jacarandas

      Do You Know the Story Behind Those Blooming Jacaranda Trees?!

      by Savanna DouglasOctober 4, 2025February 11, 2026 64,197 1

      Yay! It’s that time of year when Pretoria and Jozi’s streets turn purple again.    Pretoria, South Africa (04 October 2025) – The jacarandas are out, and honestly, it’s one…

      Frank's Book

      At 79, Eastern Cape Man Finally Publishes the Book He’s Been Dreaming About for Decades

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 11, 2025August 11, 2025 982 0

      Self-published at 79, Frank Collier finally shares the story he’s carried for years. A love letter to the Eastern Cape’s history!   Eastern Cape, South Africa (11 August 2025) – …

      Forensic

      Forensic Artist’s Rock Art Conservation Efforts Catch the World’s Attention

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 27, 2025July 30, 2025 298 0

      A South African forensic artist is on a rare mission: conserving ancient rock art by replicating it millimetre by millimetre.   South Africa (27 May 2025) – Stephen Townley Bassett…

      International Master

      14-Year-Old Caleb Becomes International Master of Chess!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2025May 13, 2025 17,426 0

      In fantastic news from the chess world, South Africa’s own Caleb Levitan has become an International Master (IM) of chess at only 14 years old!   Johannesburg, South Africa (08…

      Peet Crowther

      Peet Crowther and Chris Oldnall Claim A Swim for the History Books and a Worthy Cause!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025 1,829 0

      History has been made for Peet Crowther and Chris Oldnall, who recently became the first and second solo swimmers to swim from Robben Island all the way to Dassen Island…

      Life-Sized Bronze Statue of Johnny Clegg Joins Long March to Freedom Heroes

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025 1,633 0

      A life-sized, bronze statue of the late legend Johnny Clegg has joined the likes of Nelson Mandela and OR Tambo in the Long March to Freedom exhibition!   Cape Town,…

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