STEM

Go SpringBots! SA’s Young Robotics Champs Off to Compete in Eco Challenge

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 12, 2025October 10, 2025 867 0

The SpringBots will fly the SA flag high on the international stage soon, where they’ll compete in a challenge that puts the environment first!   South Africa (12 October 2025)…

Think Big Circle Launches to Unite Learners Worldwide

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 6, 2025October 10, 2025 1,095 0

South African learners from Stanger Manor Primary and Secondary shine at the Tangible World Cup, taking top honours in a global coding challenge alongside students from 30 countries.   KwaZulu-Natal,…

South African-Born Professor Makes History as UK’s First Female Astronomer Royal

by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 8, 2025 11,305 1

South African-born Prof Michele Dougherty has made history as the first woman appointed Astronomer Royal in the UK!   South Africa (04 August 2025) – It’s not every day someone…

SA Top Learners Bring Home Maths Medals for Mzansi

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 21, 2025August 2, 2025 77,956 0

South Africa’s top maths learners delivered the best performance in over 20 years at the International Mathematical Olympiad in Australia.   Sunshine Coast, Australia (21 July 2025) – If solving…

From One Team to One Hundred, SpringBots Build SA’s STEM Future

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025 599 0

Regional SpringBots teams shone at the National Robotics Competition, uniting youth across SA and building a brighter STEM future.   Sandton, South Africa (01 July 2025) – The SpringBots have…

How a Grade 7 Project Inspired Karabo’s Journey into the World of STEM

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025 561 0

From a curious grade 7 attempting to build a stadium, to a successful Process Engineer, Karabo Mtsweni’s childhood fascination with intricate connections, sparked by a challenging school project, propelled her…

South African Teacher Honoured With Global STEM Innovation Award!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 27, 2025August 25, 2025 2,423 0

South African teacher Nadine Smith has been awarded internationally for her efforts in STEM education. One of four global recipients, the educator was the sole African awardee.   Global (27…

South Africa’s Youth Have Been Busy Wowing the Science World

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025 876 0

Gold and silver wins from China meet bronze and honours from Tunisia. These young South Africans from across the country have been busy wowing the science world. The kids aren’t…

NSRI Volunteers Developed Computer Models That Help Save Lives 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 9, 2025April 8, 2025 611 0

Volunteers Marc de Vos and Marilyn Wells developed computer models that help the National Sea Rescue Institute save lives.   Western Cape, South Africa (09 April 2025) — The beating…

Barbie Dream Gap Project Empowers Young Women in STEM!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 21, 2024October 18, 2024 734 0

Two young women are getting to step into the world of STEM thanks to the Barbie Dream Gap Project that’s making more dreams possible! Johannesburg, South Africa (21 October 2024)—…