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Bits of Beach Plastic Have Been Turned Into the Most Spectacular Artworks

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 2, 2024October 14, 2024 1,275 0

Little pieces of colourful beach plastic that are harmful to marine wildlife are being collected off the beach and turned into exquisite art.   Noordhoek, South Africa (02 May 2024)…

International Student Association Elects Stellenbosch University Student As Board President

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024 13,621 0

Jana Schreuder from Stellenbosch University has made history by being named the first non-US Board President of the IFTSA, an international student association.   Chicago, United States (02 May 2024)…

Gauteng Roads Department Sparks Laughter with Pothole Post Amidst Election Buzz

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 29, 2024 1,378 0

The Gauteng Roads And Transport Department has lightened the mood (by accident) with a social media post about potholes amid election fervour, sparking witty banter among “netizens.”   South Africa…

Meta AI: What is it And Can You Disable it Or Switch it Off?

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 27, 2024April 27, 2024 8,775 0

The new Meta AI feature states that it offers “seamless integration” across its apps for enhanced real-time assistance, but some users are frustrated that it cannot be “switched off”.  …

Foundation Is Now Caring for 530 Turtles Since Cape Storm

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 25, 2024April 25, 2024 675 0

The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has taken in just over 530 turtle strandlings since the storm; thats over double their previous record of 250 turtles in one season.   Cape…

Ultrasound Donation Gets Tails Wagging at AWS!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 24, 2024April 25, 2024 666 0

An ultrasound is getting a new lease of life at the Animal Welfare Society Helderberg where it will now help the team assess their animal patients in a way more…

Footprints 4 Sam Deliver Buckets of Hope to Families with Children Facing a Life-Limiting Illness

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024 656 0

Footprints 4 Sam started a food bucket initiative a few years back, each bucket contains 168 meals and helps a family caring for a child facing.   South Africa (23…

Looking Back at the Knysna Fires and How Hope Was Restored by the Helpers

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@TylereighvApril 22, 2024April 22, 2024 1,126 0

The Knysna Fires are still firmly placed in our minds; they nearly devastated the small coastal town but thanks to the helpers, the community was restored.   South Africa (22…

Community Support Dog Owner Who Used Last R40 to Get to Vet

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 22, 2024November 26, 2024 1,264 0

The North West community has supported Letlogonolo after he used his last R40 to get his dog Ricky to the vet.   North West, South Africa (22 April 2024) –…

The Litterboom Project Launches Plastic Neutral Campaign

by Casey Pratt@TheLitterboomApril 22, 2024April 21, 2024 868 0

The Litterboom Project has launched a new campaign in light of Earth Day to help eradicate even more plastic from the environment.   South Africa (22 April 2024) – In…