Nature

Winners of SA’s Premier Bird Photography Competition Announced

by Staff Writer @GoodthingsguyAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023 1,099 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 617 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 1,176 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 715 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 687 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 459 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 522 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…

Desert Becomes Flower Haven Honoured with Special Exploring Route 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 27, 2023July 27, 2023 1,533 0

Flower season came early after rainfall brought a spectacular surprise for an area known for its desert charms!   Richtersveld, South Africa (27 July, 2023)—A slice of blooming paradise has…

Eastern Cape Youth Set Up NPO, Establish Food Garden and Recycling Plant

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsguyJuly 27, 2023July 27, 2023 863 0

Food gardens, recycling and youth empowerment are what’s on the cards for the newly formed NPO ‘CAN B Foundation’ located in Cookhouse, Eastern Cape.   Cookhouse, South Africa (27 July…

Haasendal Restoration: Saving Fynbos, One Seedling at a Time

by Staff Writer@GoodthingsguyJuly 27, 2023July 27, 2023 717 0

Teams are working at the Haasendal Nature Reserve to preserve one of the last vestiges of Critically Endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos which is endemic to Cape Town – You…