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      Hasselblad Masters

      SA Photographer Named 1 of World’s 7 Hasselblad Masters for 2026!

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026 1,145 0

      Alfred has been named a Hasselblad Master for his winning photographic series that captures a curious underwater world!   South Africa (02 July 2026) – South African photographer Alfred Minnaar…

      Never Too Late! SA Musician Jon Hall Releases His First Album at 66

      Never Too Late! SA Musician Jon Hall Releases His First Album at 66

      by Staff WriterMay 22, 2026May 25, 2026 2,463 0

      Jon taught himself guitar as a child and wrote songs through every chapter of his life, but he never quite believed they were good enough. At 66, he finally shared…

      Emma Blomerus

      SA Student’s Handcrafted Picture Book Wins Global Award!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026 21,519 0

      ‘With Love’ has just earned Emma a global award! The illustrated work embraces imperfections and quirks, telling a broader story about difference and belonging.   Cape Town, South Africa (15…

      Talita Brits

      SA Student Talita Brits Makes Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Shortlist!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026 3,189 0

      A South African student is heading to Hollywood, and her Afrikaans short film is the reason why!   Centurion, South Africa (05 May 2026) – A South African student filmmaker…

      South African Soprano singer

      SA Soprano Who Lost Her Voice to Paralysis Sings Again 19 Years Later!

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyApril 23, 2026April 24, 2026 1,740 0

      Helen was unstoppable, she had reached the pinnacle with the gift of her voice. Then, unexpectedly, she lost it. For nineteen years. Now in her 40s, after a breakthrough surgery,…

      Ladysmith Black Mambazo

      The Powerful Message Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko Leaves Behind

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026 787 0

      Albert’s message was about spreading peace and hope through harmony. A legacy he built for fifty-five years, in his time with Ladysmith Black Mambazo.   South Africa (07 April 2026)…

      Bouwer Bosch

      Bouwer Bosch’s ‘Scotikaans’ Has South Africans Reaching for a Grand-Pa

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026 2,807 0

      ‘Grand-Ma, wanneer Grand-Pa nie meer werk nie!’   South Africa (30 March 2026) – Bouwer Bosch has South Africans in stitches again. His latest viral video has racked up more…

      Oxford English Dictionary

      Over a Dozen South African Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary!

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026 2,051 0

      ‘Bliksem’, ‘broekie’, ‘entjie’ and ‘plakkie’ are amongst a few words with SA origins that have been added to the world’s most popular dictionary!   South Africa (24 March 2026) –…

      Zebra New York

      South African Zebra Spotted on the Streets of New York!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026 1,454 0

      A zebra from Joburg has been spotted en route to a Starfish in New York…   New York City, United States (11 March 2026) – It’s true! The zebra is…

      Lee-Ann Olwage

      SA Photographer Wins Grant for Powerful Storytelling Project

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJanuary 29, 2026January 28, 2026 943 0

      We love seeing South African creatives shine! Especially when their work focuses on women, culture and connection to the natural world.   South Africa (29 January 2026) – For a…

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