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GirlCode Continues to Grow and Empower Across the Continent

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 18, 2024February 16, 2024 367 0

From a big dream in Joburg to expanding across the continent, GirlCode’s mission continues to empower African women in tech and it’s only getting greater:   Africa (18 February 2024)…

Under-resourced Cape Town Artists Get a Creative Hand-Up!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 16, 2024 430 0

Under-resourced Cape Town artists got a creative hand-up recently thanks to a big masterclass led by the City to elevate artistic opportunities!   Cape Town, South Africa (16 February 2024)…

An Opportunity for South African Creatives! Création Africa Calls

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJanuary 30, 2024 474 0

A big opportunity for local creatives, from performing artists to cultural entrepreneurs, is on the cards with the Création Africa initiative!   South Africa (30 January 2024) — The final…

The Mzansi Youth Choir Are Taking in New Voices!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024 557 1

The Mzansi Youth Choir (who got the coveted golden buzzer from the America’s Got Talent judges last year and have brought our nation so much joy through song) are holding…

From Street to Stage! CPT Arts Festival Gives Buskers Their Big Break

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023 526 0

Buskers are getting their big break in Cape Town thanks to an opportunity to perform for their City at the upcoming Cape Town Arts Festival!   Cape Town, South Africa…

Deaf Developers Graduate as Symbols of Hope in Inclusive Tech

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023 1,115 0

Deaf developers recently shone at their graduation, and now stand to lead a new age of inclusive technology for their community and beyond:   Johannesburg, South Africa (27 November 2023)…

Catching Waves: Surf School Offers “Safe Haven” for Boys in Muizenberg

by Ashraf HendricksOctober 9, 2023November 28, 2025 508 0

The Local Surf Lounge Academy relies on donations from other surfers. It offers surf lessons to boys from poorer communities.   Muizenberg, South Africa (09 October 2023) — As a…

Under-resourced Emerging Artists in Cape Town to Enjoy Gallery Spotlight

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 6, 2023October 6, 2023 753 0

18 Cape Town Emerging artists part of a programme that gives under-resourced artists more opportunities are getting their gallery moment!   Cape Town, South Africa (06 October 2023) — 18…

One of Yale’s Most Popular Classes is Free and All About Creating Our Own Happiness 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 23, 2023April 20, 2023 1,082 0

Sometimes, creating our own happiness can seem like an overwhelming task. Luckily, there are so many ways to learn the art (and science) of being happy, and one of Yale…