Innovation

Pedal-Powered Pet Taxis are Getting Animals to Urgent Care 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 14, 2025February 13, 2025 698 0

In a first for South Africa, pedal-powered pet taxis are making it possible for pet owners to get their animals the veterinary care they need in Vrygrond!   Vrygrond, South…

Local Music Education Platform Wins International Accolade!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025 636 0

South Africa’s very own music education platform, Ear Academy, recently received a prestigious international accolade for its innovation and impact!   London, United Kingdom (10 February 2025) — Local music…

New Cape Town Crèche is Being Built From Tyres

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025 3,548 0

Goal50 in Heideveld will be made from 5,000 tyres and other recycled waste.   Heideveld, South Africa (06 February 2025) — Used tyres, bottles, mud, eco bricks and other recycled…

These Are South Africa’s 2024 Sustainable Fashion Stars 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024 1,192 0

South Africa’s sustainable fashion award winners have been announced! From emerging designers to farm-to-fashion ingenuity, meet the sustainable fashion stars of 2024:   Cape Town, South Africa (27 November 2024)…

The 2024 Earthshot Winners Announced in the Mother City!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024 2,520 0

The 2024 Earthshot festivities were in full swing this week, gathering environmental game-changers across the world right here in South Africa’s Cape Town on the green carpet. The winners of…

SA’s 2024 Eco-Heroes Announced; Meet the Champs of Change

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024 1,055 0

South Africa’s Eco-Heroes are in the green spotlight! From conservation champs to superheroes in sustainable fashion, here are the winners of the 2024 Eco-Logic Awards!   Cape Town, South Africa…

Restaurant Scraps Turn into Hope for Streetscapes Thanks to Clever Composting Project

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 16, 2024October 23, 2024 869 0

Restaurant scraps are the ingredients creating hope, thanks to Streetscapes’ clever composting project that’s helping the homeless put food on the table!   Cape Town, South Africa (16 October 2024)…

Riebeek Valley Locals Light Up Community with Upcycled Goods!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024 1,070 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 1,582 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 13,264 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,…