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Emerging Local Photographers Take Thokoza Township to Paris!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 30, 2024October 29, 2024 303 0

Two emerging local photographers are bringing a slice of township life to Paris thanks to their exhibition at the PhotoSaintGermain festival in Paris!   Paris, France (30 October 2024) —…

Barbie Dream Gap Project Empowers Young Women in STEM!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 21, 2024October 18, 2024 403 0

Two young women are getting to step into the world of STEM thanks to the Barbie Dream Gap Project that’s making more dreams possible! Johannesburg, South Africa (21 October 2024)—…

After School Programmes Prove to be a Lifeline for Youth in Tough Job Market

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024 428 0

In an ever-changing, tough job market, ‘After School Programmes’ across the country are holding down the fort to help young South Africans level the playing field and access opportunities!  …

Become a Puppy Raiser and Train a Hero with a Tail

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 4, 2024January 16, 2025 3,735 0

This is not a drill! If raising puppies sounds like your dream ‘job’, then you’ll be thrilled to know that the SA Guide-Dogs Association is looking for puppy raiser volunteers!…

Granny Grommets Attempt World Record to Help Para Surfer!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024 661 0

The fabulous Nahoon Granny Grommets (AKA, the most iconic surfers in the Eastern Cape) are attempting to set a world record to help para surfer JP Veaudry attend the World…

Dance, Dogs and Doing Better for the Mdantsane Community 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024 264 0

Bettering the Mdantsane community is Ben Rexana—a dance teacher who provides free lessons to kids and an animal lover who helps sterilise and feed community pets.   Mdantsane, South Africa…

Nominations for the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Awards are Open!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 23, 2024September 20, 2024 275 0

Calling all eco-focused fashionistas and designers! The 2024 Sustainable Fashion Awards’ Nominations are officially open:   South Africa (23 September 2024) — The nominations for the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Awards…

Roller Teams Prepare to Rock and Roll at the World Skate Games!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 16, 2024 395 0

South African roller teams are counting down the days until they can rock and roll at the World Skate Games where they’ll compete against thousands of participants from rinks and…

The Project Paving the Future for Makhanda!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 4, 2024August 2, 2024 620 0

The 50th National Arts Festival may have drawn to a close, but more good news is on the cards for Makhanda thanks to ongoing upliftment programmes to be overseen in…

South African Women Artists Dominate Creative Award’s Finalists List!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 4, 2024August 2, 2024 629 0

Out of hundreds of applications from across the world, South African women artists and creatives have dominated the finalists list for a coveted art award!   Global (04 August 2024)…