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Duo the Owl is ALIVE! Duolingo’s Viral Marketing Stunt Ends with a Hoot!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 25, 2025 524 0

Duolingo just pulled off the most dramatic comeback of the year after “killing off” their famous mascot in a wild marketing stunt. Duo the Owl is officially back and the…

South Africa’s Waterfall City Wins World’s Best Masterplan 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025 408 0

South Africa’s Waterfall City is basking in the international spotlight following the smart city’s win for the ‘Best International Masterplan’ category at the International Property Awards!   Global (24 February…

Duolingo’s Owl Is “Dead” – But You Can Bring Him Back!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 24, 2025 820 0

Duolingo’s mischievous green owl is dead… or so the internet has been told. In a marketing stunt that has taken social media by storm, the language-learning giant “killed off” its…

Women in Tech: Charlene Anup Helps South Africans Fall In Love

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 24, 2025February 22, 2025 440 0

Charlene Anup has made the move from corporate leadership to startup founder, inspiring women in the tech space and creating space for love.   South Africa (24 February 2025) –…

Gautrain Turns Drilling Blunder into Comedy Gold – SA Can’t Stop Laughing!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 23, 2025February 24, 2025 8,188 0

Gautrain turned an unexpected underground mishap into a viral moment after a borehole was drilled a little too close to its Rosebank-Park line – forcing a closure but delivering Joburg…

Waste Management Project is changing Lives in Rural KwaZulu-Natal

by Bongane Motaung@groundup_newsFebruary 21, 2025February 20, 2025 1,266 0

Kenneth Shelembe, a father of four from Mahlungulu in Nquthu, began making a living by sorting through recyclable waste in 2010.   KwaZulu-Natal (21 February 2025) — Over the years,…

Inspiring Itumeleng’s Light Continues to Shine Bright 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 18, 2025February 17, 2025 471 0

Despite being severely burned by a devastating home fire started by a candle when she was just 11-months-old (which cost her an ear, fingers and later an arm), Itumeleng has…

Celebrating Enviro Warrior Mandlenkosi: A Recycler Creating Jobs And Inspiring Green Living In SA

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 17, 2025February 14, 2025 178 0

While struggling with unemployment, Nkosi discovered a passion for recycling, starting with a simple trolley and a determination to make a difference. Today, he not only runs two successful recycling…

Practical Tips for Your Self-Love Journey, as Told by a Neurofeedback Specialist

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 16, 2025February 17, 2025 218 0

The Month of Love typically focuses on the love we have for others. But what about the love we should be showing ourselves? Neurofeedback Specialist Kerry Rudman fills us in…

Bridging the STEM Gap: How Mentorship is Key to Empowering Women in Science

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 14, 2025February 13, 2025 172 0

More women need to take up space in science fields without being discouraged that they have what it takes to succeed. Mentorship and relatable role models can empower young women…