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In Photos: Namaqualand Flowers Bloom After Rainy Winter

by Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks@GroundUp_newsAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023 1,475 0

Rainfall in the national park has nearly doubled this year.   Namaqualand, South Africa (30 August 2023) – The Namaqualand National Park has received about 250mm of rain so far…

A Big Day for a Little Ellie – Khanyisa Hits 1 Tonne Weight

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023 1,004 0

Khanyisa is about to celebrate her 4th birthday this September and in the lead-up to that, she has crossed a very big milestone, weighing in at 1 tonne.   Hoedspruit,…

SA Contemporary Dance Stalwart Lliane Loots Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuy August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 896 0

Dr Lliane Loots, a contemporary dancer, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.   South Africa (30 August…

Haven Helps Public Understand What Helps Vulnerable Children Build Confidence

by Staff Writer@goodThingsGuy August 30, 2023 409 0

Oasis Haven has shared insights into what really helps vulnerable children build confidence and self-control when it comes to discipline versus punishment.   South Africa (30 August 2023) – As…

A Super Blue Moon is Amazing! However, Beachgoers Need to Be Alert

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023 2,030 1

The Super Blue Moon is bringing with it, a spring tide; the NSRI has issued a safety alert for beachgoers to stay mindful of stronger tides.   South Africa (30…

Young Go-Kart Racer Hopes to Represent SA as Future Motorsport Hero

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvAugust 29, 2023August 30, 2023 1,025 0

With his heart and mind set on representing South Africa in professional motorsport one day, Rudi Schüssler, a 15-year-old go-kart racer, is giving it his all!   South Africa (29…

Stranger Rallies Community Kindness for Struggling Student After Attack

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 29, 2023November 26, 2024 3,688 0

An unfortunate attack on a struggling student provided a big opportunity for kindness thanks to an onlooker who didn’t turn a blind eye.   Johannesburg, South Africa (29 August 2023)…

LEGO Braille Bricks Become a Game-Changer in Building Inclusivity

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 29, 2023 712 0

After the global community made it clear that LEGO braille bricks should be accessible to as many people as possible, the dream has finally become a reality.   Global (29…

Tree of Hope Edenvale – A Safe Space for Abandoned Babies

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvAugust 29, 2023August 29, 2023 2,517 0

Recently an abandoned baby was found in Edenvale, just minutes away from a Baby Saver box which would have saved its life; the community is calling for more awareness to…

Illegal Dumping Site Transforms into New Community Park

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 29, 2023August 29, 2023 1,154 0

Once an eyesore and hazard, a former illegal dumping site has become a treasure for people in the Eastern Cape as a  community park!   Kariega, South Africa (28 August…