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How to Celebrate World Soil Day and Why It Is Important

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023 166 0

One can be forgiven for thinking the Earth we walk on is just dirt but it is so much more than that; in many ways, it is life itself –…

Trevor Noah Accepts the Erasmus Prize, the First Comedian to do so in 60 Years

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 4, 2023 3,632 0

Trevor Noah has become the first comedian in 60 years (since Charlie Chaplin) to accept the Erasmus Prize, from the Praemium Erasmianum Foundation.   Amsterdam, Netherlands (04 December 2023) –…

Global Paddling Event Unites Thousands in Support of South African’s Battle Against Cancer

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 3, 2023 3,202 0

Paddlers worldwide united in a global event, using the hashtag #ChalupskyDay, to express love and support for iconic South African paddler Oscar Chalupsky in his battle against Multiple Myeloma.  …

Holly Smith Dominated in Australian Waters, Crowned Overall Junior Girls Race Week Champ

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 29, 2023 430 0

Holly Smith has been crowned the overall race week girls junior champion in Australia, going against the world’s best rowers to win it!   South Africa (29 November 2023) –…

SA Rock Band Wins Over Europe After Risking it for the Biscuit

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 23, 2023November 23, 2023 1,248 0

Thanks to taking a huge chance, South African rock band Ruff Majik has got to share their sounds all over the world, with their latest tour lighting up Europe. Here’s…

South African Artists Exhibiting in London to Empower Local Ladies!

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023 615 0

An art exhibition for good; South African artists are sharing their work with the goal of helping One to One Africa reach more women in rural areas.   South Africa…

South African Teenagers Crowned to Lead the Youth in Eco Consciousness 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023 727 0

Not just one, but two South African teenagers have been crowned young environmental queens after winning international eco-conscious pageants!   Global (22 November 2023) — South African teenagers have earned…

Ryan Reynolds Leaves Us “S-Mittened” in Cheesy Christmas Advert

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 21, 2023November 21, 2023 823 0

Who doesn’t love a Ryan Reynolds cameo? We adore his sense of humour and while this advert doesn’t quite highlight his other features, his wit and smooth voice add to…

Meet the ‘Expat Couple’ on a Mission to Share the Magic of South Africa

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 21, 2023November 21, 2023 1,476 0

From their front stoep in America’s Atlanta, ‘expat couple’ Danie and Laura Bezuidenhout are showcasing their love of South African gems for all the world to see. Their content is…

11 Local Restaurants Made the It List of Global Fine Dining — La Liste

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 20, 2023November 20, 2023 1,103 0

11 South African restaurants are popping the champagne after they earned their places on the La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants list:   Global (20 November 2023) — When it comes…