Women

South African Women Artists Dominate Creative Award’s Finalists List!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 4, 2024August 2, 2024 635 0

Out of hundreds of applications from across the world, South African women artists and creatives have dominated the finalists list for a coveted art award!   Global (04 August 2024)…

If We Want Our Economy to Grow, We Must Make Space for Mothers

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthings May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 395 0

Mothers across South Africa, especially those over 35 need more than chocolates and wine. They need economic opportunities! Here’s why South Africa needs to make space for mothers if we…

Golden City Rollers to Rock a First for South Africa!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 30, 2024May 3, 2024 754 0

The Golden City Rollers has rocked a first for South Africa and Africa after becoming the first team from our continent to make an official global ranking!   Johannesburg, South…

SA’s First Black Female CA Awarded Chancellor’s Medal 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 17, 2024April 18, 2024 776 0

Nonkululeko Gobodo became the first black female chartered accountant in South Africa and paved an inspiring path for generations to follow. Recently, she won the Chancellor’s Medal as the latest…

Humanity Foundations Collects Sanitary Goodies to Spread Love!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 375 0

A sanitary goodies drive led by the Humanity Foundation—in light of the recent International Women’s Month—has resulted in really good news for several homes caring for women who need all…

Leanne Maiden: The First South African Woman to Conquer the World’s Toughest Row

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 19, 2024October 14, 2024 7,180 0

Despite calling herself an ‘ordinary woman’, Leanne Maiden has done a most extraordinary thing. She has officially completed the World’s Toughest Row and become the first South African woman to…

GirlCode Continues to Grow and Empower Across the Continent

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 18, 2024February 16, 2024 369 0

From a big dream in Joburg to expanding across the continent, GirlCode’s mission continues to empower African women in tech and it’s only getting greater:   Africa (18 February 2024)…

Lead Like a Girl Programme to Transform Underprivileged Women into Formidable Leaders! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 14, 2024 505 0

The new, exciting Lead Like a Girl Programme is set to nurture formidable female leaders by giving 15 young women the opportunity of a lifetime:   Durban, South Africa (14…

Local Photographer Wins Coveted International Challenge

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 22, 2024January 22, 2024 1,246 1

A local photographer from Cape Town has won a coveted international challenge, making Jodi Windvogel the first South African to do so. Not only is this a big win for…

Local Female Filmmaker Coins a Festival First for South Africa

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 2024 1,301 0

Debut filmmaker Caroline Brouckaert and her film have earned a first for South Africa and will represent our country at a big festival in the creative industry!   Global (17…