Innovation

Mila and Alexandra Papanicolaou Win Gold at the MindHack 2025

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 1,264 0

At just 12 and 13 years old, sisters Mila and Alexandra Papanicolaou represented South Africa at MindHack 2025 in Bangkok, creating an innovative project to safeguard the Parthenon and taking…

The Oura Ring… And How To Get Rewarded For Your Sleep!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 26, 2025 688 0

With the Oura Ring officially in South Africa, I spent a month testing it, before sitting down with Discovery Insure’s CEO to explore how it fits into a much bigger…

When Play Takes Centre Stage: LEGO’s Massive F1 Build Touches Down in SA

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 17, 2025 948 0

LEGO just dropped their biggest SA moment ever (helicopter, giant box, the works) and the joy was electric. This is why play still matters.   South Africa (17 November 2025)…

UP Researchers Earn Global Recognition with Breakthrough Physics Prize

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 30, 2025December 15, 2025 3,195 0

Two University of Pretoria researchers, Professors Lerothodi Leeuw and Muaaz Bhamjee, have helped South Africa make scientific history, earning global recognition for their work on CERN’s groundbreaking ATLAS experiment in…

SA Triumphs at Global Engineering Communication Competition

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 1,405 0

Tshwane University of Technology’s video on sustainable automotive technologies earns international acclaim, showcasing South African innovation on the world stage.   Brisbane, Australia (01 October 2025) – South African engineering…

Teen Genius Powers SA’s EV Future with Smart Solar App

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 27, 2025August 28, 2025 1,361 0

Connor Lewis stunned Hermanus by creating an app in two hours that calculates the exact solar power needed to charge any electric vehicle.   Hermanus, South Africa (27 August 2025)…

Two Young South African App Developers Earn Spots on International Stage

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 23, 2025July 22, 2025 3,982 0

13-year-old Ben Anderson and third-year University of Pretoria student, Jason Mayo, represent South Africa as innovative young app developers.   South Africa (23 July 2025) – It is an incredible…

How a Local NPO is Using AI to Tackle Struggles at Schools

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyApril 24, 2025April 23, 2025 734 0

NPO Khulisa Social Solutions is using artificial intelligence to address struggles in schools!   South Africa (24 April 2025) — South African NPO Khulisa Social Solutions is using AI to…

South Africa’s Youth Have Been Busy Wowing the Science World

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025 875 0

Gold and silver wins from China meet bronze and honours from Tunisia. These young South Africans from across the country have been busy wowing the science world. The kids aren’t…

Amazeballs Initiative Gives Padel Balls Life Off the Court 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 7, 2025March 6, 2025 764 0

Discarded padel balls are getting a chance at life off the court thanks to the upcycling initiative Amazeballs, which is reducing waste by turning the balls into creative products.  …