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Miss SA to Pop In When Chermelle Receives the Gift of Sound!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024 541 0

Teenager Chermelle Maasdorp will get to enjoy the gift of sound thanks to a successful surgery and a new hearing device! Set to pop in for her big day is…

Do More Foundation Empowers ECD Centres to Combat Malnutrition on World Food Day

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024 60 0

Food plays such a big part in our lives and yet, so many people around the world continue to struggle with hunger, malnutrition and poverty. This World Food Day, the…

The Fastest Boys in the World: High Schoolers Set New World Record in 4x100m Relay!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024 144,580 0

Curro Hazeldean’s under-17 boys relay team stunned local supporters and the world at large by breaking the U18 World Record in the U18 4x100m relay.   Potchefstroom, South Africa (14…

Professor Shares Insights Into a Child’s First 1,000 Days of Life

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024 413 0

Far too many babies are born into the world too soon or too small. The University of Pretoria’s Professor Ute Feucht’s research underscores the urgent need for improved maternal and…

A Celebration of SA’s Rich Heritage: University of Pretoria Choir Receives SAMA Nomination

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyOctober 10, 2024October 9, 2024 110 0

Through their harmonious voices, the Tuks Camerata choir celebrates South Africa’s rich cultural heritage and the resilience of its people in its latest album, which has earned them a South…

Pretoria is Turning Purple Again! The Story Behind Jacarandas

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024 19,754 0

Pretoria and Jacarandas go hand-in-hand! And, as the city turns purple once more, we’re sharing the history of the iconic trees that (spoiler alert) begins in Brazil!   Pretoria, South…

University of Pretoria Researchers Contribute to Groundbreaking Study on Plant Survival in Drylands

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024 103 0

Researchers from the University of Pretoria were part of a groundbreaking study that seeks to help us learn more about how plants adapt to extreme environments and how they can…

Keanan van Dyk Joins Oracle Red Bull Racing F1’s Aerodynamics Development Team

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 20, 2024September 19, 2024 310 0

University of Pretoria graduate Keanan van Dyk is living the dream in England as he gains invaluable experience working with the talented F1 Aerodynamics team at Oracle Red Bull Racing….

Four Schools Performs Harmonious Showcase of ‘World in Union’

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024 442 0

The Four Schools Concert is a beloved annual tradition in Pretoria which celebrates music, unity, culture and young talent.   Pretoria, South Africa (19 September 2024) – The intricate interplay…

Experts Gather to Address Growing Threat of Illegal Snares in South Africa

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024 108 0

The inaugural Snare Mitigation Symposium brought together experts and stakeholders to address the pressing issue of illegal snaring, which threatens our precious wildlife.   Pretoria, South Africa (17 September 2024)…