2023 in Photos: From Winning the World Cup to "Miss Albany"!
Photo Cred: Various contributors all linked below

From winning the World Cup, to stories that went viral, saving animals in floods and even our country being represented on the global stage, here are 12 photos that gave us all the feels (and made us proudly South African) in 2023.

 

South Africa (31 December 2023) – Looking back at 2023 through the lens of “Good Things Guy” reveals a kaleidoscope of uplifting stories. From winning the World Cup, to stories that went viral, saving animals in floods and even our country being represented on the global stage, here are 12 photos that gave us all the feels (and made us proudly South African).

The Ndlovu Youth Choir performed on America’s Got Talent leaving the world with “all the feels”.

Stevie Nicks Ndlovu Youth Choir
Photo Credit: Ndlovu Youth Choir

The Alexforbes ArchAngel crew made history becoming the first team from their communities to make the Cape2Rio crossing and, in doing so, acting as a symbol of hope to all others who face the challenges of inequality, poverty and marginalisation.

The Alexforbes ArchAngel crew have made history becoming the first team from their communities to make the crossing and, in doing so, acting as a symbol of hope to all others who face the challenges of inequality, poverty and marginalisation.
Photo Cred: Alexforbes ArchAngel | Supplied

A South African photographer who worked closely with Mark Pilgrim posted a series of photos he took with the radio legend over the years.

South African Photographer Releases Beautiful Tribute to Mark Pilgrim!
Photo Cred: Marc-Gregory | Supplied

South Africa’s Kirsten Landman Named a Hero of the Dakar 2023

Kirsten Landman
Photo Credit: Dakar 2023

The Wilds Named TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Things to do in Joburg!

The Johannesburg Wilds given a new lease on life!
Photo Cred: James Delaney | The Wilds

Hearts around the country were touched after a JMPD Officer went out of his way to make sure a student with torn shoes got a brand-new pair. But, the story behind the special moment makes it all the more heartwarming.

JMPD Officer's Act of Kindness Brings Smiles and New Shoes to Young Scholar
Photo Cred: Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Twitter

South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer became the first woman to win the Golden Globe Race, a solo, round-the-world yacht race, and also won hearts by rescuing a fellow competitor whose boat had sunk.

Kirsten Neuschäfer
#GGR2022 Kirsten Neuschäfer – Cape George 36 ” MINNEHAHA ” – 2nd through the Hobart Gate on Xmas Day 112 Days out from Les Sables d’Olonne looking very relaxed and in love with her yacht. Photo Credit: Don and Jane GGR

A budding photographer from KZN is behind the photos that captured a nation and the world—’Miss Albany’. The pictures have surpassed viral status at over a million views, but this was no commercial campaign. Here’s the special story behind the project.

Albany
Photo Credit: Lungisa Mjaji

The Springboks’ nationwide victory tour united South Africans from all walks of life in a heartwarming celebration of their rugby triumph. Yes, we are stronger together!

Capetonians
Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi takes a selfie with a fan outside the City Hall on Friday. The Springboks are touring the country to celebrate their World Cup win. Photos: Matthew Hirsch

Coffee to Car! 10 seconds to wait for your morning coffee plus homemade cookies for breakfast? Meet Lehubedu “Lemo” Mohlabe, who’s business brings joy to others, one coffee at a time.

Business
Photo Credit: Supplied

Cape of Good Hope SPCA heroes waded in waist-deep water and caught lifts on jet skis to effect rescue operations of animals stranded by the flood.

Photo Cred: Cape of Good Hope SPCA

Bryoni Govender represented South Africa on the Miss Universe stage!

Universe
Photo Credit: Willem Botha

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