SA Athletes

Two Oceans Marathon 2024 Done and Dusted—Results Are In!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 15, 2024April 15, 2024 2,830 0

The Two Oceans Marathon flew by, leaving behind a trail of achievement-studded results from South African runners! Amid those who made us so proud are Gerda Steyn (who was crowned…

Campus Protection Staff Member Shows Off His Speed and Stamina!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024 120 0

Campus protection staff member, speedy Siyabonga, proved his pace and stamina recently after earning bronze at an ultramarathon! Needless to say, with Siyabonga around, students safety couldn’t be in better…

Now We’re Cooking: Cape Epic Cycle Raises Over R1 Million for Marang House Charity 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024 1,160 0

Celebrated chef David Higgs and South African cyclist Daryl Impey challenged themselves to the Cape Epic for a cause. In breaking good news, they have helped fundraise over R1 million…

South Africans Book Olympic Spots After Rocking the Race Boat 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024 790 0

The SA Canoe Championships saw a splash of a battle for Olympic spots as river racers competed fiercely for the opportunity of a lifetime. After successfully rocking the race boat,…

106 Medals to Come Home After Legendary African Games!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024 313 0

Team South Africa added being iconic to the history made at the 13th African Games by passing the 100-medal mark and reaching a total of 106 medals to be welcomed…

African Games: Team SA Celebrates 99 Medals in Historic Moment and a Moment of History 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024 690 0

Team South Africa has successfully earned 99 medals at the 13th African Games, surpassing our previous tally to beat and making records in the process!   Accra, Ghana (22 March…

Canoe Squad Off to the Olympics to be Determined this Weekend 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024 575 0

South African river racers are prepping for a big weekend ahead as spots for the 2024 Olympics are up for grabs; determiners of the canoe squad we’ll see in green…

Grade 4 Speeds His Way to a New Provincial Record 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 14, 2024March 14, 2024 389 0

A Grade 4 athlete recently broke a provincial record thanks to the kind of speed that makes him not only a formidable opponent in tag at school but on prestigious…

Medal Snags and New Records from Doha Masters Championships

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024 1,051 0

The World Aquatics Masters Championships have concluded, with South African swimmers and water wonders setting multiple world records, winning almost 20 gold medals, and placing on many other podiums!  …

South African Swimmer Amber Fillary Broke 3 Guinness World Records in 2 Days!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024 1,059 0

Three times was certainly the charm for Amber Fillary whose incredible determination saw her break not one, but three Guinness World Records in the space of two days!   Konsberg,…