Durban

Meet the Festival Where Dancers of All Abilities Take the Spotlight

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023 287 0

Dance has always been a way for people to unite. In the same breath, festivals are often limited in their accessibility. But, a feast of dance showcasing dancers of all…

Locally Loved Market Awards Spotlight Proud South African Passions

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 4, 2023October 4, 2023 246 0

Local small businesses are doing big things, and the South African market scene unites so many of them. A series of market awards recently spotlit passion projects that turned into…

The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife is Celebrating World Animal Day

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 3, 2023October 2, 2023 275 0

The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife has taken in thousands of animals, providing a space for them to be treated and cared for in Durban.   South Africa (03 October…

The Durban Artist Who Uses Creativity to Create Social Change

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023 711 0

Ashling McCarthy uses her creativity to make social change. Through her art and NPO, she’s helping create opportunities in tech and beyond, for underserved communities in Zululand!   KwaZulu-Natal, South…

Teacher Heroes Tackle Hundreds of Kilometres for the Love of Students

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023 818 0

Hoërskool Randburg’s Teacher Heroes have passed the ‘Dedication to Students’ test with flying colours. Together, a few teachers teamed up to run from Durban to Randburg, all to raise funds…

Flight from Durban to Cape Town Takes Heroic Turn

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguySeptember 12, 2023October 1, 2023 6,788 0

‘Is there a doctor on board?’ A movie-like moment happened in South African skies this week where a flight from Durban to Cape Town saw an unwell patient get medical…

A Beautiful Documentary Has Been Released Celebrating Spider Murphy

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvSeptember 10, 2023September 7, 2023 1,333 0

Spider Murphy is a Durban-based surfboard shaper whose expansive career has shaped surfing in South Africa for over five decades; this documentary celebrates his life and career.   Durban, South…

Durban Artist’s ‘Song of Love’ Exhibition Uses Offcuts to Inspire Cultural Pride

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 28, 2023August 24, 2023 491 0

Turning fabric offcuts into incredible collages, Mondli Mbhele knows a thing or two about taking what’s discarded and making it special. Through the Durban artist’s work, he inspires cultural pride…

Bhambayi Community in Inanda Peacefully Mobilised Against Crime

by Staff Writer @GoodThingsGuyAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023 325 0

The Bhambayi community in Inanda, KZN, took to the streets last week in peaceful protest to unite against rising crime and to ask the police to move closer to the…

Success: Grace Factory KZN Completes First Packing Day for Moms in Need

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@TylerleighvAugust 1, 2023August 1, 2023 609 0

The Grace Factory in KZN is officially up and running and the team have just completed their first successful packing day, making 200 maternity packs for new moms in need….