SA Youth

Deaf Developers Graduate as Symbols of Hope in Inclusive Tech

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023 898 0

Deaf developers recently shone at their graduation, and now stand to lead a new age of inclusive technology for their community and beyond:   Johannesburg, South Africa (27 November 2023)…

Athlone Bounces With Joy Thanks to New Basketball Court

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023 1,097 0

A new basketball court in Athlone’s Bridgetown has joy bouncing around the community. For the youth there, this space is a lot more than just an opportunity to play:  …

South African Teenagers Crowned to Lead the Youth in Eco Consciousness 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023 942 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…

Mental Health Campaign Honouring Riky Rick Achieves More Than Awards

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 10, 2023October 11, 2023 573 0

The mental health campaign that brought Riky Rick’s voice back to life may be award-winning, but it did far more than scoop gold with an important message:   Johannesburg, South…

Matthew Sates Basks in Swimming World Cup Win 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023 638 0

20-year-old Matthew Sates has his home town of Pietermaritzburg (and the rest of SA) feeling super proud after becoming a Swimming World Cup winner with two gold victories:   Berlin,…

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

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 28, 2023August 24, 2023 643 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…