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Funky Socks Day Adopts New Charities Boosting Reach to Even More Children

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 21, 2025July 21, 2025 1,136 1

Step into something meaningful! Funky Socks Day returns on 12 September 2025 to raise R2.5 million for four life-changing charities supporting kids across Southern Africa.   South Africa (21 July…

A Toast to Good Health as SA Olive Oil Named One of the World’s Healthiest

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 21, 2025July 19, 2025 1,045 0

De Rustica Olive Estate’s Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil ranked in the Top 10 Healthiest Olive Oils in the World at the 2025 Evooleum Awards, another golden win for SA!…

Jago de Bruijn is Kicking Through the Limits

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 16, 2025October 8, 2025 682 0

A young kickboxer with big dreams, fierce determination, and the heart of a true champion is set for greater heights.   South Africa (16 July 2025) – Meet 17-year-old Jago…

Outlander Star Sam Heughan Spills on Why Cape Town is His “All-Time Favourite Destination”

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025 12,721 0

Despite tough competition from places like Hawaii, Outlander star Sam Heughan declared Cape Town his all-time favourite destination. From the coffee and the culture to the people and the breathtaking…

SA Makes Waves on Day 1 of the Lifesaving Commonwealth Championships

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 669 0

Two national lifesaving records, multiple medals, and a strong team performance set the tone for an exciting campaign in Swansea.   Swansea, Wales (14 July 2025) – Woowww!! What an…

From Streets to Teacher: How Eric’s Hunger for Knowledge Unlocked a New Life

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJuly 11, 2025September 15, 2025 681 0

From cleaning taxis to selling donated books and going on to share his experiences on stages across the globe, Eric Badise is a living example of how a single moment…

Craig Bouwer Makes History with Gold at Commonwealth Debut

by Karabo Peter @karabo_peter_July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 760 0

First-ever Commonwealth Billiards Championship crowns SA star Craig Bouwer in thrilling final against Canada’s Darcy McGinley.   Mauritius (11 July 2025) –  Let’s cue in the celebrations! South Africa has…

Rory the Record Breaking European Roller Reaches China, Helping SA Scientists

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 11, 2025August 2, 2025 38,237 0

SA’s BirdLife team confirmed a European Roller’s 15,000km journey to China; the first physical sighting of a GPS-tracked bird from Limpopo. This conservation milestone highlights the power of global collaboration…

South African Water Polo Youngsters Strike Gold in Spain

by Karabo Peter @karabo_peter_July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 1,927 0

Elevate U16 boys’ dominate at an international tournament, while the local girls’ team impressed against top global teams in a week of world-class competition.   Cape Town, South Africa (10…

World Surf League Returns to Jeffrey’s Bay as Jordy Smith Leads the Pack

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 1,422 0

South Africa’s top surfer, Jordy Smith, returns to familiar waves, chasing world title dreams at the Corona Cero Open in Jeffreys Bay.   Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (10 July 2025)…