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Mzansi ‘Baby Swans’ Ballerinas Bet on Their Dreams 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025 161 0

Talented young ballerinas known as the ‘Baby Swans’ have earned an opportunity to perform with the pros in The Gold Rhino of Mapungubwe in Switzerland.   Johannesburg, South Africa (27…

Ironman Spotlight: Naor Lombard Tops the Podium at SA Lifesaving Champs!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 25, 2025May 23, 2025 163 0

Naor Lombard claimed the honour of being the highest point scorer in the Open Men’s division at the 2025 South African Lifesaving Championships all while defending his title as the…

The Big Biodiversity Challenge is Back for 2025!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025 101 0

Some of the best ideas come from children, which is why the Big Biodiversity Challenge is betting on the bold ideas of Grade 6 to 9 learners to answer one…

Archer Neve Nabs Shot at European Youth Cup 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025 83 0

South Africa’s own “Katniss Everdeen” archer Neve Quail has a shot at competing in the European Youth Cup!   Durban, South Africa (19 May 2025) — A fun evening at…

Spin City: Soweto Teens Show Off their Flashy Bikes

by Ihsaan Haffejee@groundup_newsMay 18, 2025May 16, 2025 74 0

“My girlfriend says I love this bicycle more than her.”   Soweto, South Africa (18 May 2025) — The streets of Soweto came alive at the weekend as scores of…

SA Tennis Players Set Sights on Roland Garros Juniors!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025 250 0

In thrilling news from the tennis court, two South African players are gearing up to qualify for the Roland Garros Junior Championships in Paris, one of the most prestigious tennis…

Amica de Jager’s Makes a Golden Return to Lifesaving!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025 229 0

After a three-year hiatus from competitive lifesaving, 25 year old Amica de Jager has made a sensational return to the sport, claiming a prestigious title at the 2025 National Lifesaving…

SA’s Junior Aquatics Team Are the Champions of the Continent 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 9, 2025May 12, 2025 294 0

South Africa’s Junior Aquatics Team have been crowned the champions of the African continent thanks to their stellar medal haul at the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championships!   Cairo, Egypt…

Kira Bester Claims 3 Wins Across 3 Oceans in 7 Days

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025 183 0

Surfski superstar Kira Bester dominated Atlantic, Indian and Mediterranean waters with three wins in just 7 days!   Global (08 May 2025) — South African surfski superstar Kira Bester has…

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…