World Records

16-Year-Old Joshua Gerber Smashes World Record in Discus

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 24,452 2

The Hoërskool Menlopark athlete throws 60.78m at the ACNW League in Potchefstroom, breaking the previous global benchmark and qualifying for the World U20 Championships in Eugene.   Potchefstroom, South Africa…

Breaking Records to Fight GBV: 1,000 Martial Artists to Unite!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 10, 2024November 8, 2024 445 0

A women’s self protection organisation inspired by warrior Alison Botha, Women InPowered, is preparing to break a world record and the biggest board ever later this month!   Pretoria, South…

Mossel Bay Brings Back the Ice Bucket Challenge to Support Local Kids!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024 754 0

Mossel Bay is preparing to make an icy splash by attempting a world record-breaking Ice Bucket Challenge to support local kids and communities in need!   Mossel Bay, South Africa…

Granny Grommets Attempt World Record to Help Para Surfer!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024 984 0

The fabulous Nahoon Granny Grommets (AKA, the most iconic surfers in the Eastern Cape) are attempting to set a world record to help para surfer JP Veaudry attend the World…

Save a Fishie Celebrates the Clean Up that Secured a World Record!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 11, 2023December 11, 2023 854 0

Save a Fishie has made South Africa super proud by breaking the World Record for the longest beach clean-up ever!   Milnerton, South Africa (11 December 2023) — On Saturday…

Howard Warrington Completes His 160th Robben Island Crossing with Heart

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023 1,169 0

Talk about an icy swim that can melt your heart! Fresh Guinness World Record holder and swimmer with purpose, Howard Warrington has completed his 161th Robben Island — Blouberg crossing…