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Current Measures to Save African Penguins Need a Boost

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024 153 0

Africa’s only penguin needs our help. But why are these seabirds facing extinction and what can we actually do to give them a boost? Is there anything? The answer is…

Fun Ways to Support SA’s VIP Seabirds: The African Penguin 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024 111 0

Today marks a special day for South Africa’s VIP seabirds, the African Penguin! A time where penguin pals from all over the country unite to raise awareness for the species…

It’s Autism Awareness Month! Here’s How to Be a Better Ally

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 8, 2024 298 0

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time when all of us can learn more, open our minds and step up to be a better ally for the ASD community:  …

Viral Pothole or Pocket Garden? X Users Don’t Hold Back

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguy January 19, 2024October 14, 2024 613 0

A viral pothole in Johannesburg has got the internet giggling (and sighing in frustration) after graduating from road problem to tiny ecosystem:   Johannesburg, South Africa (19 January 2024) —…

Race with a Unique Pace Gears Up to Help a Fairy Godmother

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 15, 2024January 15, 2024 268 0

After the loss of her mom, Briony decided to do something very unique. Despite having not taken her own steps since the 90s after a car accident, Briony is ‘running’…

These ‘Christmas Trees’ Are Our Favourite of the Season!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 15, 2024January 15, 2024 159 0

Our favourite kinds of Christmas Trees are the ones that meet more than what the eye can see, and these trees did exactly that this past festive season!   Western…

Upcycling Forgotten Materials into School Shoes: Shoose Life Steps Forward  

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 5, 2023July 5, 2023 611 0

Upcycling matters because now 5000 more students in South Africa have new schools shoes made from materials that would’ve gone to waste! Meet Shoose Life, the initiative stepping forward:  …

A Big Swim, Bigger Hearts! Retired Local Takes the Plunge for Worthy Causes

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 14, 2023June 15, 2023 587 0

At 76, a retired KwaZulu-Natal local is ready to take the plunge for rhinos, rivers, rescuers and other organisations in need. He’ll be the oldest participant in the Oceans8 Charity…

Exhibition Imagines an Alternative Future For an Inclusive Cape Town

by Matthew Hirsch@groundup_newsJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023 250 0

Residents of Cissie Gool House have co-designed an exhibit at the Cape Institute for Architecture.   Cape Town, South Africa (08 June, 2023) — On Wednesday about 50 people braved…

Rooibos to the Rescue! The ‘Hottest Herb’ is Helping Fashion Slow Down

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023 343 0

Rooibos is the ‘hottest herb’ of the season, and not just for tea. Fashion has taken a rooibos-led turn, and is slowing down because of it.   Global (07 June,…