From winning the World Cup, to stories that went viral, saving animals in floods and even our country being represented on the global stage, here are 12 photos that gave us all the feels (and made us proudly South African) in 2023.
South Africa (31 December 2023) – Looking back at 2023 through the lens of “Good Things Guy” reveals a kaleidoscope of uplifting stories. From winning the World Cup, to stories that went viral, saving animals in floods and even our country being represented on the global stage, here are 12 photos that gave us all the feels (and made us proudly South African).
The Ndlovu Youth Choir performed on America’s Got Talent leaving the world with “all the feels”.
The Alexforbes ArchAngel crew made history becoming the first team from their communities to make the Cape2Rio crossing and, in doing so, acting as a symbol of hope to all others who face the challenges of inequality, poverty and marginalisation.
A South African photographer who worked closely with Mark Pilgrim posted a series of photos he took with the radio legend over the years.
South Africa’s Kirsten Landman Named a Hero of the Dakar 2023
The Wilds Named TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Things to do in Joburg!
Hearts around the country were touched after a JMPD Officer went out of his way to make sure a student with torn shoes got a brand-new pair. But, the story behind the special moment makes it all the more heartwarming.
South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer became the first woman to win the Golden Globe Race, a solo, round-the-world yacht race, and also won hearts by rescuing a fellow competitor whose boat had sunk.
A budding photographer from KZN is behind the photos that captured a nation and the world—’Miss Albany’. The pictures have surpassed viral status at over a million views, but this was no commercial campaign. Here’s the special story behind the project.
The Springboks’ nationwide victory tour united South Africans from all walks of life in a heartwarming celebration of their rugby triumph. Yes, we are stronger together!
Coffee to Car! 10 seconds to wait for your morning coffee plus homemade cookies for breakfast? Meet Lehubedu “Lemo” Mohlabe, who’s business brings joy to others, one coffee at a time.
Cape of Good Hope SPCA heroes waded in waist-deep water and caught lifts on jet skis to effect rescue operations of animals stranded by the flood.
Bryoni Govender represented South Africa on the Miss Universe stage!