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South African Professors Awarded American Nobel Prize!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 3, 2024 660 0

South African powerhouses Professors Salim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim have been honoured with the prestigious Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award for their groundbreaking work in HIV prevention, proving once again that…

South African Brand Shines in Netflix’s #1 Global Series!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 27, 2024October 7, 2024 71,052 1

South Africa’s beloved Ina Paarman’s food products just made a star-studded cameo in Netflix’s number-one global series, The Perfect Couple—a proud moment for homegrown talent shining on the world stage!…

Hilarious Hadeda Remix Has South Africa Grooving and Giggling 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 12, 2024October 7, 2024 41,812 0

There’s a beloved hadeda remix back on the scene, and South Africans are grooving and giggling simultaneously!   South Africa (12 August 2024) — Ah yes, the sound of a…

The Coconuts’ Patience Finally Gets Her Flowers Thanks to TikTok!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 11, 2024August 8, 2024 716 0

The Coconuts sitcom is having a moment on social media, uniting South Africans in laughter. One character in particular, Patience (actress Shaleen Tobin), is finally getting her flowers, thanks to…

Stellenbosch Immunologist Wins Prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 9, 2024 298 0

Stellenbosch University immunologist Professor Clive Gray received the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award for his groundbreaking research on maternal and child health, particularly in the context of HIV.   Western…

Springboks Triumph Over Ireland in Thrilling Pretoria Clash

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 7, 2024 744 1

The Springboks secured a thrilling 27-20 victory over Ireland in Pretoria, marking their first win against the Irish since 2016, with standout performances and strategic plays that electrified the home…

GoodLuck’s Baby Gender Reveal was Nothing Short of Iconic!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024 350 0

Local band GoodLuck have been the soundtrack of so many good memories in South Africa, and now South Africa got to be part of one of the band’s best memories…

Hope is Still Hot on The Courts for Ramphadi and Montjane

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024 242 0

Despite Donald Ramphadi and Kgothatso Montjane facing disappointment for their singles events, hope is still hot on the courts for the pair ahead of their doubles duals at the Australian…

Why Bryoni Govender’s National Costume For Miss Universe is Iconic

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 1, 2023 5,059 0

As the days wind down until Bryoni Govender represents South Africa on the Miss Universe stage, one of the most exciting parts of her Miss Universe journey has been revealed—her…

‘Little Adele’ Niamh Beatrix Smith Has SA and Ireland Rooting for the Same Team

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 4, 2023October 31, 2023 2,321 0

Didn’t think it was possible for SA and Ireland to unite after that rugby match? Well, through the power of music, a little local singer with both South African and…