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      Forensic

      Forensic Artist’s Efforts Rock Art Conservation Efforts Catch the World’s Attention

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 27, 2025May 26, 2025 118 0

      A South African forensic artist is on a rare mission: conserving ancient rock art by replicating it millimetre by millimetre.   South Africa (27 May 2025) – Stephen Townley Bassett…

      International Master

      14-Year-Old Caleb Becomes International Master of Chess!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2025May 13, 2025 16,270 0

      In fantastic news from the chess world, South Africa’s own Caleb Levitan has become an International Master (IM) of chess at only 14 years old!   Johannesburg, South Africa (08…

      Peet Crowther

      Peet Crowther and Chris Oldnall Claim A Swim for the History Books and a Worthy Cause!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025 1,444 0

      History has been made for Peet Crowther and Chris Oldnall, who recently became the first and second solo swimmers to swim from Robben Island all the way to Dassen Island…

      Life-Sized Bronze Statue of Johnny Clegg Joins Long March to Freedom Heroes

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025 1,169 0

      A life-sized, bronze statue of the late legend Johnny Clegg has joined the likes of Nelson Mandela and OR Tambo in the Long March to Freedom exhibition!   Cape Town,…

      Wolkberg Zulu Butterfly

      Wolkberg Zulu Butterfly Gets a Big Boost in Battle to Survive 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 25, 2025February 24, 2025 162 0

      The Critically Endangered Wolkberg Zulu Butterfly has been given a game-changing boost in its battle to survive thanks to a conservation first!   South Africa (25 February 2025) — In…

      ‘Oldest Old Boy’

      ‘Oldest Old Boy’ Returns to Maritzburg College as a Legend 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025 529 0

      At an incredible 102 years old, Mr Swanepoel (affectionately known as the “Oldest Old Boy”) reunited with his former school to celebrate with the youngsters at the annual inter-house athletics…

      Maureen Steams Back: 112-Year-Old Locomotive Returns to Glory!

      Maureen Steams Back: 112-Year-Old Locomotive Returns to Glory!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 22, 2024January 8, 2025 37,310 0

      Maureen, the 112-year-old locomotive, has triumphantly returned to the tracks, breathing life into South Africa’s rich railway heritage after a 12-year transformation that’s nothing short of remarkable.   KwaZulu-Natal, South…

      When History Resurfaces: The Underwater Graves of the Vaal Dam

      When History Resurfaces: The Underwater Graves of the Vaal Dam

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque December 14, 2024January 8, 2025 257,248 0

      Beneath the surface of South Africa’s Vaal Dam lies a hidden chapter of history, one that resurfaces only when the waters retreat – an underwater grave site.   Vaal, South…

      Notre Dame

      Pretty Yende’s Performs Amazing Grace at Notre Dame Reopening!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyDecember 10, 2024December 14, 2024 3,634 0

      South African soprano Pretty Yende helped usher in the new era of the Notre Dame Cathedral with a goosebump-inducing rendition of Amazing Grace:   Paris, France (10 December 2024) —…

      Water Lily

      ‘Extinct’ Water Lily Returns to the Cape At Long Last

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 14, 2024November 13, 2024 757 0

      The Cape Water Lily has made an iconic homecoming after decades in which it was considered locally extinct!   False Bay Nature Reserve, South Africa (14 November 2024) — It…

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