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Global Paddling Event Unites Thousands in Support of South African’s Battle Against Cancer

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 3, 2023 3,907 0

Paddlers worldwide united in a global event, using the hashtag #ChalupskyDay, to express love and support for iconic South African paddler Oscar Chalupsky in his battle against Multiple Myeloma.  …

William Chirwa Aces First-Ever Trail Race, Inspiring The Noordhoek Community

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvDecember 1, 2023August 12, 2024 962 0

William Chirwa is one of the men who works with Project Noordhoeked; he recently found a passion for trail running and took part in his first-ever race.   Noordhoek, South…

Holly Smith Earns Another World Title While Competing in Australia

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyDecember 1, 2023 792 0

Holly Smith has won yet another world title in Australia, this time the title of Junior Women (U18) 2023 Ocean Racing World Champion.   Perth, Australia (01 December 2023) –…

Holly Smith Dominated in Australian Waters, Crowned Overall Junior Girls Race Week Champ

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 29, 2023 954 0

Holly Smith has been crowned the overall race week girls junior champion in Australia, going against the world’s best rowers to win it!   South Africa (29 November 2023) –…

South African Doccie ‘Two Sides’ Scores International Emmy Nomination 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 20, 2023December 10, 2024 2,002 0

South African sports doccie ‘Two Sides’ has scored an International Emmy nomination! The series, produced by the same company behind ‘Chasing the Sun’ is up against three other international picks….

Kirsten Landman Shifts Focus to Physical and Mental Health for 2024 Season

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 20, 2023November 20, 2024 679 0

Taking care of one’s mental health is essential and Kirsten Landman is making it her top priority for the 2024 racing year; after much consideration, she has opted not to…

Strong South Africans Uplift and Inspire at the World Powerlifting Congress

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@TylerleighvNovember 16, 2023November 17, 2023 1,287 0

The Bohemian Barbelle Club shared the exciting news that their team earned three gold medals at the World Powerlifting Congress and Team SA as a whole, brought home 14 championship…

Wade Young Looks Back at Enduro Debut as Youngest-Ever Roof of Africa Champion

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 16, 2023November 16, 2023 851 0

Wade Young looks back at when he became the youngest-ever Roof of Africa champion and how his career has been shaped since then. South Africa (16 November 2023) – In…

Winning Sport Stars ‘Graduate’ in Lessons of Life

by Jesica Slabbert@GoodThingsGuyNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 691 0

Meghan Maartens and Warren Bower were named Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at Nelson Mandela University for 2023.   South Africa (13 November 2023) – Their respective journeys in…

Vincent Park Unveils Mural Celebrating Springboks Born in the Eastern Cape

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023 1,460 0

Siya Kolisi, Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Drex Mapimpi and Jaden Hendrikse have been honoured with a mural in East London, celebrating the Boks born in the province.   East London, South…