STEM

South African Teacher Honoured With Global STEM Innovation Award!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025 1,041 0

South African teacher Nadine Smith has been awarded internationally for her efforts in STEM education. One of four global recipients, the educator was the sole African awardee.   Global (27…

South Africa’s Youth Have Been Busy Wowing the Science World

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025 284 0

Gold and silver wins from China meet bronze and honours from Tunisia. These young South Africans from across the country have been busy wowing the science world. The kids aren’t…

NSRI Volunteers Developed Computer Models That Help Save Lives 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 9, 2025April 8, 2025 109 0

Volunteers Marc de Vos and Marilyn Wells developed computer models that help the National Sea Rescue Institute save lives.   Western Cape, South Africa (09 April 2025) — The beating…

Barbie Dream Gap Project Empowers Young Women in STEM!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 21, 2024October 18, 2024 204 0

Two young women are getting to step into the world of STEM thanks to the Barbie Dream Gap Project that’s making more dreams possible! Johannesburg, South Africa (21 October 2024)—…

Gauteng Robotics Team to Compete at World Robot Olympiad! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 6, 2024October 4, 2024 1,016 0

After creating a unique robot dubbed the Green Guardian, which is a solider in the face of climate change, a team from Gauteng will compete at the World Robot Olympiad…

SpringBots South Africa Rock Gold at Robotics Olympics 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024 888 1

Robotics squad SpringBots South Africa is bringing home gold from Greece thanks to their victory at the World Robotics Olympics!   Athens, Greece (01 October 2024) — Local robotics team…

Double Bronze for SA Students at International Informatics Olympiad 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024 1,119 0

Team South Africa clinched two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics!   Alexandria, Egypt (20 September 2024) — The South African team proved…

The Museum of Illusions in Johannesburg is the Talk of the City!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 9, 2024 6,662 0

The Museum of Illusions Johannesburg has officially opened its doors, welcoming weirdly wonderful experiences for anyone ready to head down the rabbit hole:   Johannesburg, South Africa (09 July 2024)…

Cyber Tigers Team Become World Champions in Texas!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 22, 2024April 22, 2024 868 0

After months of tireless fundraising, the Cyber Tigers robotics rockstars finally made their way to Houston for the World Robotics competition—a win for them and the Swellendam community all its…

Offline Coding App Give Rural Kids a Chance to ‘Catch’ Poachers and Learn

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyApril 18, 2024November 26, 2024 413 0

An offline coding app is giving children in rural parts of South Africa a chance to learn the art of programming while teaching them to be conservation heroes amongst many…