Innovation

Riebeek Valley Locals Light Up Community with Upcycled Goods!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024 756 0

When litter cast a not-so-lekker shadow on Riebeek Valley, Nico Rens decided to do something pretty creative. What began as an experiment to turn plastic bottles and tops into chandeliers…

Bellville Welcomes New and Improved Trolleys for Waste Pickers!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024 1,148 0

Informal waste pickers in Bellville are to be kitted out with new and improved trolleys to do their jobs safely and more efficiently!   Bellville, South Africa (01 October 2024)…

Four-legged Companions Pilot Pet Taxi in Cape Town

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsJuly 25, 2024August 1, 2024 12,967 0

The taxi is being piloted by AfriPaw and is aimed at providing access to its free monthly animal clinics for pets living in poor communities like Vrygrond.   Cape Town,…

Joburg Librarians Win Smart City Innovation Challenge for Clever Idea!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 3, 2024April 3, 2024 639 0

Two Joburg Librarians have won an important challenge that could help libraries across the city, thanks to their clever idea for an app!   Johannesburg, South Africa (03 April 2024)…

Pretoria Students Impress with Up-Cycled Food Experiment 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 30, 2023October 11, 2024 570 0

With food waste becoming more and more of a global problem, students from the University of Pretoria have done something innovative and impactful with an up-cycled food experiment:   Pretoria,…

Five South African Tech Start-Ups to Head to Ireland for Tech Challenge

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyNovember 17, 2023 595 0

Five South African tech start-ups have stood out with innovation and will be heading off to the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge South Africa next year!   Global (17 November 2023)…

Algae Fuel Could be the Future for a More Protected West Coast!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 27, 2023July 27, 2023 472 0

Never mind flying cars in the future, algae fuel might just be the coolest thing. Here’s how the idea is fueling a more protected future for the West Coast:  …

Joburg Artist Breathes New Life into Airbags—Thought-Provoking Fashion

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 25, 2023June 22, 2023 701 0

In the creative pursuit to give waste materials chapters beyond the scrapyard, a Johannesburg creative made garments entirely from airbags.   Johannesburg, South Africa (25 June, 2023) — As upcycling…

Former UCT Students’ Creation Deemed Best DIY Hack

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 14, 2023June 14, 2023 1,691 0

Former UCT students created a nifty and lifesaving DIY foam fire extinguisher eight years ago. Today, it’s one of the internet’s favourite DIY hacks, making fire safety more affordable and…

South African Student’s Invention Earns Him a Harvard Adventure

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 6, 2023 1,545 0

When one of us goes to Harvard, we all go to Harvard! Making Mzansi proud is an incredible student whose winning invention tackling water woes earned him an epic adventure….