Nature

Tourist Captures Once-In-a-Lifetime Leopard vs Baboons Showdown!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 16, 2023 3,112 0

A first-time tourist to the Kruger National Park Captured a once-in-a-lifetime showdown between a leopard who thought he was clever and some baboons who were not to be underestimated.  …

Wildflowers Start to Pop Up and Its Time to Embrace the Flora!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 15, 2023July 16, 2025 601 0

Flower season across South Africa reminds us that spring is here to relieve us all of winter’s hibernation, and wildflowers have already blanketed parts of South Africa with blooms!  …

Search for Missing Pink Buoy Could Aid in Finding Missing Teen

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyAugust 10, 2023 3,651 0

17-year-old Ryder Kossatz was swept away in an unusual current and all means of finding him are being used. A secondary search is underway to find the pink buoy used…

Winners of SA’s Premier Bird Photography Competition Announced

by Staff Writer @GoodthingsguyAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023 830 0

Eight talented photographers have been selected as the winners of the 2023 inaugural BirdLife South Africa Photography Competition, showcasing the bird life of SA.   South Africa (08 August 2023)…

Sports Project Brings Together the Communities of the Greater Kruger

by WWF South Africa@WWFSouthAfricaAugust 4, 2023 319 0

A sports project in the Greater Kruger area aims to build resilience in local communities and bolster nature conservation efforts.   Greater Kruger, South Africa (04 August 2023) – Four…

Cheetah Spotted in Djibouti for the First Time in Over 30 Years

by John Yeld@Groundup_newsAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023 797 0

Team headed by Cape Town researcher makes exciting discovery during a biodiversity survey of this little-studied country.   Djibouti, East Africa (03 August 2023) – Good news tends to be…

Boulders Beach Lands on Top 50 List, Twice in One Year!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 2, 2023July 18, 2025 436 0

The popular Boulders Beach has made yet another Top 50 Best Beaches list this year, and we are not surprised! Its famous residents bring in thousands of tourists each year….

Plettenberg Bay Businesses See Rise in Visitors Thanks to Whale Heritage Site Declaration

by Staff Writer@GoodthingsguyAugust 2, 2023August 2, 2023 426 0

The community of Plettenberg Bay were excited when the World Cetacean Alliance named the seaside town a Whale Heritage Site and have since seen business and tourism boom.   Plettenberg…

NSRI Make Significant Progress in Drowning Prevention Research Efforts

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@TylerleighvAugust 1, 2023August 1, 2023 260 0

The NSRI has been working on research and compiling statistics to help towards combatting drowning in South Africa – They also have so many amazing projects that action change.  …

SANParks Joins the World in Celebrating World Rangers’ Day

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023 193 0

Today the world honours the men and women that protect our environment, conserve wildlife and fight poachers – This World Ranger Day, SANParks honoured all those who dedicate their lives…