Upington

Lara’s Inspiring Fight Against Clubfoot, Distance, and Unreliable Public Transport

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025 275 0

Where you live should never be a factor that determines one’s ability to walk. Thanks to a dedicated clinic team, a little girl named Lara was able to receive the…

Upington Artist Becomes First Northern-Caper to Win 2025 Portrait Award! 

by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuySeptember 2, 2025September 9, 2025 892 0

Not only is he the first Northern Cape artist to win a Portrait Award, he’s also the youngest to take the title in the history of the competition.   Durbanville,…

Baby Dan’s First Flight Proves Kindness Can Travel Far!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 15, 2025August 31, 2025 5,025 0

A tiny traveller and his proud mom proved that a small gesture can transform an entire journey.   Upington, South Africa (15 August 2025) – Some stories remind us that…

Miss Loo’s Greeting Is Taking Over TikTok

by Karabo Peter @karabo_peter_July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 540 0

With a selfie stick in hand and charm on full display, the Upington creator, Miss Loo, is spreading joy through a simple yet iconic greeting.   Upington, South Africa (10…

Beyond the Badge: Police Officers Step In to Help New Mom Deliver Baby

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMay 15, 2025January 22, 2026 833 0

A vulnerable new mom found herself alone, cold and in urgent labour at home. Fortunately, her cries of distress led concerned neighbours to alert the police. What followed was an…

Northern Cape Learners Get First State-of-the-Art STREAM Lab

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022 716 0

Northern Cape School gets STREAM Lab to promote Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Aerospace and Mathematics for 40 learners.   Upington, South Africa (26 September 2022) – For the learners at Voortuitsig…