Opportunities

8 Young Leaders from SA Shine On Global Stage in France

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJuly 29, 2024October 26, 2024 571 0

8 young leaders from South Africa’s most impoverished townships got to enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime—attending Festival 24 in Lyon and Paris and the Olympic Games opening ceremony!  …

New Skills Development Programme to Empower Over 900 Young People!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024 412 0

A new skills development programme in Cape Town is gearing up to empower 955 young people from informal settlements with the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate investing R77 million into…

These Cape Town Sisters are Taking Africa’s Stories to the World 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 3, 2024October 14, 2024 1,587 0

Cape Town sisters Viveka and Rucita Vassen are in the business of bringing local craftspeople’s works to the world. And after being selected for a fantastic international opportunity, they’re well…

The Talent Search for South Africa’s Next Hot Young Designer is On!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMay 14, 2024May 28, 2025 548 0

Calling all budding creators and makers: Nando’s 2024 Hot Young Designer talent search is officially on and is sizzling with opportunities for talented creatives!   South Africa (14 May 2024)…

History Teacher Helps African Bands Catch Their Big Break Overseas 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 12, 2024May 10, 2024 839 0

History teacher by day and metal music legend behind the scenes—Sashquita Northey wears many hats, and one of them just so happens to be helping African bands catch their big…

Local Basketball Club Aims for National Glory

by Zane Groenewald @goodthingsguyMay 12, 2024May 10, 2024 928 0

A basketball club hoping to change the lives of youth in the heart of Cape Town has its sights set on National Glory! Brimming with passion, all they need now…

South Africa’s Amazon is Finally Online!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 7, 2024November 14, 2024 1,144 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…

From Grooving in a Post Office to A Dancing Chance in Europe—Joshua’s Story

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 3, 2024 2,517 0

Joshua Williams first made his way into the world of dance after his moves in a post office at just six years old led him on a path to a…

Cybersecurity Community Plug In; Give Blessing the Chance of a Lifetime!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024 476 0

Thanks to a cybersecurity community who bonded with Blessing in Cape Town, the young computer whizz was able to head off to the opportunity of a lifetime in a story…

SA’s Cyber Tigers Robotics Team Are So Close to Their Dream!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024 842 0

Swellendam’s Cyber Tigers have been super hard at work in attempts to raise funds for their chance to represent South Africa’s robotics skills on the global stage. And they have…