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South Africa’s Government of National Unity Announced!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 14, 2024June 19, 2024 2,021 0

South Africa’s government of national unity has officially been announced, with our two biggest parties, the ANC and DA, agreeing to work together.   South Africa (14 June 2024) –…

President Ramaphosa Urges Unity Amidst 2024 Election Results

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024 541 0

The 2024 South African elections celebrate a robust democracy and the strength of its institutions, with President Ramaphosa urging unity amidst the election results.   Johannesburg, South Africa (03 June…

In Photos: South Africa’s Democracy in Action

by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_NewsMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024 978 0

But many voters had to put up with extremely long delays   South Africa (30 May 2024) — Residents of Enkanini in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, woke up early on Wednesday…

South Africa is the Continent’s Champion in Tourism and Travel 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 29, 2024May 28, 2024 701 0

The World Economic Forum has revealed South Africa as the continent’s champion; ranking the highest in Africa for the 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index!   South Africa (29 May…

The City of Johannesburg Has Committed to Reopening The Joburg Library

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024 1,063 0

After being closed for ages, there is real hope of the Joburg Library Opening once again!   Johannesburg, South Africa (24 May 2024) — It‘s been a long wait for…

South Africa’s Amazon is Finally Online!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 7, 2024November 14, 2024 1,464 0

It’s been a lengthy wait for eager online shoppers and independent sellers, but South Africa’s Amazon is finally here:   South Africa (07 May 2024) — It’s been a patient…

Student Spots a First in UCT’s Vicinity: A Honey Badger!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024 1,003 0

On the hunt for honey or knowledge? A student at UCT’s Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa spotted a rare sighting in the UCT vicinity: a honey badger!  …

People Unite to Help SA’s Rainbow Runner Cross the Finish Line

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 26, 2024 822 0

SA’s Rainbow Runner, Keith Boyd set off from the Cape to Cairo on foot almost a year ago. Now, he is a few hundred kilometres away from making a world…

Hippo Who Took a Stroll in the Suburbs to Have a New Adventure 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyApril 25, 2024 6,993 0

The viral hippo who adventured into the suburbs is heading on another adventure:   False Bay Nature Reserve, South Africa (25 April 2024)—Not too long ago, Capetonians were surprised to…

Bulletproof Park for Mitchells Plain Could Change Children’s Lives

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024 1,879 0

The new proposal for a Bulletproof Park in Mitchells Plain has hopeful merit against the backdrop of a tough reality:   Mitchells Plain, South Africa (12 April 2024) — Earlier…