Viral Archives - Good Things Guy https://www.goodthingsguy.com/tag/viral/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:58:02 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-gtg_favicon-32x32.png Viral Archives - Good Things Guy https://www.goodthingsguy.com/tag/viral/ 32 32 Watch Boan Venter Give Edinburgh Rugby an Afrikaans Lesson https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/watch-boan-venter-give-edinburgh-rugby-an-afrikaans-lesson/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/watch-boan-venter-give-edinburgh-rugby-an-afrikaans-lesson/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:32 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=181381

While in South Africa, Boan Venter had his Edinburgh Rugby teammates answering everything with “lekker” in a playful Afrikaans lesson.   Johannesburg, South Africa (23 March 2026) – During their...

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While in South Africa, Boan Venter had his Edinburgh Rugby teammates answering everything with “lekker” in a playful Afrikaans lesson.

 

Johannesburg, South Africa (23 March 2026) – During their visit to South Africa for their clash against the Lions in the United Rugby Championship, Boan Venter decided to give his Edinburgh Rugby teammates a taste of local flavour by teaching them some Afrikaans.

From commenting on the grounds to chatting about the scoreboard, the Edinburgh players tried to keep up, laughing along as they stumbled through understanding what was being asked.

He asked them questions like, “What’s your favourite thing you’ve done since being in SA?” and “How was training in the sun today?” And the answers came rolling in… almost all the same: “Lekker!” Whether it was good sleep, the sunny weather, or training on the pitch, Venter’s teammates discovered that in South Africa, “lekker” really is the default answer for everything.

All laughing at the quirks of their new vocabulary and trying to answer the questions in a language they don’t understand, the players embraced the challenge with good humour.

It was all smiles and laughter, proving that even in professional sport, there’s always room for fun.


Sources: Edinburgh Rugby 
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Or catch an episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque or our Weekly Top 5 below. The videos here are always changing, updated with the latest episodes from these two shows. Both are part of Good Things TV, created to bring South Africans balance at a time when the news can feel overwhelmingly negative. Our goal is simple: to remind you that there are still so many good things happening in our country – and to leave you feeling a little more proudly South African. 

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Remember the Hilton College Boy Whose Essay Went Viral? He’s Written Another. https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/guy-fender-pens-another-hit-hilton-college/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/guy-fender-pens-another-hit-hilton-college/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:13:38 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=180718

A second essay from the Hilton College learner who earned 100% for his creative writing and over a million reads!   Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal (17 March 2026) – Last year, a...

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A second essay from the Hilton College learner who earned 100% for his creative writing and over a million reads!

 

Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal (17 March 2026) – Last year, a Grade 11 learner named Guy Fender from Hilton College wrote a fictional essay about grief. His school, Hilton College, shared it online, and it went viral instantly.

It earned him 100%, over a million readers on social media and something even rarer – a chorus of strangers begging him to never stop writing.

“Last year, Guy Fender achieved a remarkable 100% for a piece of creative writing that reached more than 1.2 million readers on social media, with many calling for more of his work.” shared Hilton College recently.

This week, the school shared a second essay from their extraordinary student. This time, the subject is about being dropped from a rugby team, but in essence, it’s a meditation on identity, effort, and what happens when the thing you’ve built your life around closes its door on you.

“People think being dropped feels like a punch. It doesn’t. It feels like someone gently closing a door while you’re still talking.”

Beyond a command of imagery, the emotional intelligence underneath Guy’s writing shows that he has a gift for words, far beyond his years.

Readers have again responded in their thousands.

“This is the first real gift of writing I’ve read in a long time,” wrote one commenter. “You can reach inside people and lift out the meaning they did not know how to reach themselves,” wrote another.

A former rugby player said he related on every level. A mother said she was sending it to her sons.

Someone said: “A rugby player’s career lasts between 1 and 15 years. A writer’s lasts a lifetime.”

The essay, titled All Balloons Come Back Down, was published by the school two days ago and has been shared over 450 times on social media already, with thousands of comments and likes.

What struck us about this one is the honesty but also the hope it ends in. Our protagonist’s boots are still muddy, and he’s not where he thought he’d be. But the last line signals that things might be okay, and that’s a harder thing to write than triumph.

“I wasn’t done. I wasn’t finished. I just wasn’t where I thought I’d be. And for the first time, that felt like something I might be able to carry.”

If his first essay met you in your grief, this one will meet you in your disappointment.

Read the full essay below. (or here if you cannot see the post below).


Sources: Linked above.
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From Mike to Mark: A Hilarious South African Accent Clash https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/from-mike-to-mark-a-hilarious-south-african-accent-clash/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/from-mike-to-mark-a-hilarious-south-african-accent-clash/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:09:31 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=180348

Watch Capetonians try to teach Joburgers how to “soften” their accent and the results are hilarious   South Africa (13 March 2026) – If you’ve ever spent time in both...

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Watch Capetonians try to teach Joburgers how to “soften” their accent and the results are hilarious

 

South Africa (13 March 2026) – If you’ve ever spent time in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, you’ve probably noticed something beyond the scenery, and that’s the accents.

That’s exactly the moment content creator Ally Damon tapped into with a playful video comparing how Capetonians and Joburgers pronounce certain names and words.

In the clip, Damon jokingly “teaches” Joburgers how people in Cape Town might say things a little differently. A name like Mike suddenly sounds closer to Mark, while Brian might come across as Bron or Ron, depending on how the vowels land.

If you’ve made friends in both cities, chances are you’ve noticed it before.

At the end of the day, whether you’re saying Mike or Mark, Brian or Bron, it’s all part of the fun of living in a country where even names get a little twist depending on which city you’re in.


Sources: Ally Damon 
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Which Country Are You Visiting? Cape Town! https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/south-africa-not-a-region/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/south-africa-not-a-region/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=179007

Every South African has met a real-life Gerry!   South Africa (02 March 2026) – A clip from a Canadian comedy show called Mr D has gone viral, and South...

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Every South African has met a real-life Gerry!

 

South Africa (02 March 2026) – A clip from a Canadian comedy show called Mr D has gone viral, and South Africans understand the joke better than anyone!

The series follows Gerry Duncan, a former hockey player who somehow lands a private school teaching job despite knowing absolutely nothing about teaching. Or the subjects. Or really anything.

‘He navigates school life like a man who has never once Googled anything and still thinks he’s the smartest person in the room.’ shares Laugh With Deno, who shared the video.

In the clip, which has clocked over 480,000 views on Instagram, Duncan’s colleagues announce a trip to South Africa.

He doesn’t quite catch that.

‘But which country in South Africa?’

 

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The country of Cape Town… we cackled.

But also, the show’s writers weren’t wrong. A genuinely alarming number of people still think South Africa is a region, a direction, or possibly just a vibe. Not a whole country.

We get it, we really do. We’re sitting at the bottom of a continent called Africa, which leads people to assume we’re just the lower portion of it, rather than an actual country with borders and a government and a real obsession with rugby.

So we’ll clear it up for all the Gerry Duncans of the world…

South Africa is one country. Nine provinces. And some of those provinces also happen to be globally recognised travel hotspots. There’s Kruger National Park if you’re looking for a world-class safari. There’s Durban, recently named one of the world’s best travel destinations – yes, our Durbs. There’s also the Garden Route, the Drakensberg, the Winelands. And of course, the world-famous Cape Town.

On the other hand of the confusion, Southern Africa is a whole region. Emphasis on ‘Southern’…

There are five countries in Southern Africa, one of which is us. So South Africa is in Southern Africa but is not all of Southern Africa. And then, within South Africa’s borders sit two fully independent countries. Lesotho is entirely surrounded by us. Eswatini shares our border. You can drive through South Africa, cross into another country, and still be completely surrounded by South Africa.

Ja, maybe it is a bit confusing.

Oh, and as the cherry on top, our one country has 12 official languages. Twelve. So laugh at ‘which country in South Africa.’ We did.

Anyway. We’re a country. A brilliant, chaotic, beautiful, complicated country. Gerry Duncan would know that if he’d ever Googled anything.


Sources: Linked above.
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Betty’s Bay Baboons Back for a Pool Party Seven Years Later! https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/betty-bay-baboons-pool-party/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/betty-bay-baboons-pool-party/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:30:16 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=177052

Still the holiday we’re all dreaming of! Just three things missing – towels, snacks and mimosas…   Western Cape, South Africa (11 February 2026) – Baboons – mostly Chacma baboons...

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Still the holiday we’re all dreaming of! Just three things missing – towels, snacks and mimosas…

 

Western Cape, South Africa (11 February 2026) – Baboons – mostly Chacma baboons – live across the Western Cape and are part of the natural biodiversity there. But because much of their original low-lying habitat has been transformed into suburbs and farms, many troops now often end up wandering into urban spaces searching for food and shelter.

Sadly, that often brings them into conflict with people, and they’re seen as a nuisance.

In the same breath, there’s a growing group of residents who choose coexistence over conflict.

Instead of trying to push them out, they’ve adapted and accepted that occasionally, troops are going to pass through and sometimes, they’re going to take a dip in the pool…

In 2019, a video of two baboons spread like wildfire online. The pair had decided to have a dip in a pool at a guest house overlooking the sea. Prime spot. The video is adorable – they splashed about like a pool day had been long overdue.

Why are we bringing that up now, seven years later?

The owners of that very same guest house recently shared a new video of two VIP guests who enjoyed an early morning dip in the pool. Look familiar?

We’re LOLing at the audio, too – two enthusiastic bulldogs, keen to welcome their slightly hairier-than-usual guests.

The video has circulated for just over a week now, and has already amassed over 4.9 million views!

“They did book the place – they’ve lived there since the beginning of time!” shared on commenter.

“Thanks for being kind to them, and letting them cool off. You are awesome!,” wrote another.

“If that house is on Airbnb I’ll rent it on my next trip to South Africa, Baboons and all.” joked another.


Sources: Linked above.
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So You Want to Turn Yourself Into a ChatGPT Caricature https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/so-you-want-to-turn-yourself-into-a-chatgpt-caricature/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/so-you-want-to-turn-yourself-into-a-chatgpt-caricature/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:33:23 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=176434

Are your socials filling up with caricatures of your friends? You’re not in a weird Zapiro dream. It’s the first AI trend of 2026! Here’s how to do it.  ...

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Are your socials filling up with caricatures of your friends? You’re not in a weird Zapiro dream. It’s the first AI trend of 2026! Here’s how to do it.

 

Global (04 February 2026) — On today’s episode of What Version of Me Can AI Create, people are turning themselves into caricatures. First, it was action figures. Now it’s cartoons.

Everybody and their cousin is tapping into the trend of using ChatGPT to create exaggerated caricature versions of themselves surrounded by items they love or that best sum up their lives.

On the Good Things Team, that includes cocktails (of all kinds), books, birds, trophies, sunshine, coffee and cats. All the best things. Find that surprise below!

Before we jump into how to make your own AI caricature, a quick reminder. Not all AI trends are created equal. Some tap into existing creative styles or cultural legacies (which deserves a bit of thought)

How Do I Turn Myself Into An AI Caricature?

Step 1: First, you’ll need access to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. You can use either the app or the web version – both work just fine. PS: If you don’t have a paid subscription, ChatGPT allows you to generate up to 5 images per day on the free version.

Step 2: Next, upload a clear photo of yourself by clicking the ‘+’ sign and choosing an image/images from your gallery. Close-ups tend to work best.

Step 3: Then comes the prompt. You can keep it simple with something like:

“Create a caricature of me and my job.”

Or, if you want better results, add a few details. For example:

“Create a caricature of me and my job. I’m a journalist who works for Good Things Guy”

Or:

“Create a caricature of me and my job. I work from home, love coffee, and cats.”

The more descriptive you are, the more personalised your caricature will be. Clothes, tools, and favourite accessories — it will help Chat paint a better picture of you.

Here’s the fun part. If you’ve used Chat before, it may already have a sense of your interests based on past chats (don’t worry, it’s not reading your mind – just working with what you’ve already shared). Curious to know how much it actually knows about you? Try this prompt:

“Create a caricature of me, based on everything you know about me.”

If you haven’t used ChatGPT much, you might get better results using the first prompts we shared and being more descriptive.

Once you’ve hit send, sit back and wait for your caricature to come to life! If you don’t love the first result, tweak your prompt and try again. Half the joy of it is experimenting and laughing at what the AI decides is your most defining feature. Happy prompting!

Meet the Good Things team in caricature:

Brent.

Tyler.

Tayla.

Nothando.

Karabo.

Savanna.

Share yours on Facebook and tag Good Things Guy!

Pssst, we asked for a team pic and it didn’t disappoint!


Sources: GTG.
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Or catch an episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque or our Weekly Top 5 below. The videos here are always changing, updated with the latest episodes from these two shows. Both are part of Good Things TV, created to bring South Africans balance at a time when the news can feel overwhelmingly negative. Our goal is simple: to remind you that there are still so many good things happening in our country – and to leave you feeling a little more proudly South African. 

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Watch Thandile Ndile’s Dance to an Afrikaans Song Spark Rhythm Debate https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/thandile-ndile-rhythm-lyfie/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/thandile-ndile-rhythm-lyfie/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:30:42 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=175852

The comedian’s dance to Lyfie sparked hilarious reactions, with social media debating whether the rhythm was simply doing too much.   South Africa (30 January 2026) – Comedian and content...

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The comedian’s dance to Lyfie sparked hilarious reactions, with social media debating whether the rhythm was simply doing too much.

 

South Africa (30 January 2026) – Comedian and content creator Thandile Ndile had timelines buzzing after sharing a video of himself dancing very confidently and very on rhythm to “Lyfie”, the Afrikaans hit by Bernice West. The clip was captioned jokingly poking fun at the ongoing joke about white people dancing to Amapiano.

What made the moment land wasn’t just the song choice, but how seriously Thandile took the choreography. The dance was too good for some viewers and the comments section wasted no time letting him know.

“If you’re going to dance like white people, you need less rhythm,” one user joked, while another admitted, “I don’t know what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this! When those lyrics kicked in, I was like noooo.”

While many people were introduced to Lyfie through viral clips of Klein Kwagga (Dirkco Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen) who previously stole hearts and timelines with his energetic performances, Thandile’s take gave the song a fresh spin that clearly resonated with the audience.

Amid the jokes and playful teasing, Jannes Erasmus, Bernice West’s husband, joined the conversation. In a heartfelt comment, he shared how unexpected and special it was to see the song connect people.

The video sparked the laughs, and proved that while music can bring people together, rhythm will always be negotiable. And in this case, discussed in the comment sections.

 

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Sources: Thandile Ndile
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The Sharks Flip a Viral Trend and the Fans Are Loving It https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/the-sharks-flip-viral-trend/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/fun/the-sharks-flip-viral-trend/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:55 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=175261

The team put a playful spin on the “what year were you born” challenge, turning the joke on players born in the 2000s.   Durban, South Africa (26 January 2026)...

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The team put a playful spin on the “what year were you born” challenge, turning the joke on players born in the 2000s.

 

Durban, South Africa (26 January 2026) – Sharks are proving once again that they’re not just bringing the heat on the field, but also having a blast off it.

Jumping on a popular social media trend, Sharks Rugby shared a video asking players one simple question: What year were you born? Normally, this trend pokes fun at those born in the 90s by throwing in dramatic “ancient history” edits. But the Sharks flipped the script entirely.

Instead of roasting the players born in the 90s, the edits kicked in when the answers landed in the 2000s. Cue Baby Shark playing in the background and flashes of Cocomelon.

The video quickly became a hit with fans, who were equally shocked and entertained by how casually the years rolled off.

And while the laughs were flowing online, the Sharks were all business on the weekend. The Durban-based side delivered a statement performance by stunning the Stormers with a convincing 30–19 bonus-point victory at Cape Town Stadium, handing the hosts their first defeat of the URC season.

From viral videos to big wins, the Sharks are clearly enjoying their rugby, and judging by the vibes, they’re having a lot of fun doing it too.

 

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Sources: Sharks Rugby 
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You Did It, SA! Rudolph Got the Matric Dance Send-Off of His Dreams and Much More https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/rudolph-attends-matric-dance/ https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/rudolph-attends-matric-dance/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:53 +0000 https://www.goodthingsguy.com/?p=164518

His cheeks must’ve ached by the end of the night, because he just couldn’t wipe the smile off his face! This is what happens when YOU chip in to make...

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His cheeks must’ve ached by the end of the night, because he just couldn’t wipe the smile off his face! This is what happens when YOU chip in to make dreams happen…

 

Mitchells Plain, Cape Town (07 October 2025) – Earlier this year, we shared the story of an 18-year-old young man from Mitchells Plain who was up every day before sunrise, a tray of R2 sweets in hand, raising money for his matric dance.

What struck everyone most was that Rudolph wasn’t only saving for his suit and ticket. He was also helping his pensioner mom, Rosaline, and his family at home. His ‘sweetie’ hustle was never just about one night; it was about making things a little easier for his mom.

That story went viral and spread like wildfire.

People across South Africa saw the teen who chose hard work over handouts, and they showed up for him. Within hours, donations on BackaBuddy went through the roof. The original goal of R10,000 was smashed in 30 minutes, and eventually climbed past R80,000.

South Africans showed that when someone puts in the hard work, they are more than willing to help.

On Friday last week, all of that came full circle.

Rudolph got his big send-off to the much-anticipated matric dance, and it was better than anything he could have imagined.

Supporters who had been following the young man’s story showed up at their Beacon Valley home in Mitchells Plain to see him off. Neighbours and on-lookers spilled into the street. Caterers were roped in to feed everyone. Even the SAPS shared in the special day when the Station Commander of Mitchell’s Plain SAPS, Brigadier Brian Muller, rocked up to see Rudolph before his matric ball.

News24, who attended the community send-off and covered the excitement in the community, chipped in to make the day extra special in the most memorable way a young man could dream of!

Their motoring department arrived with a R2.4 million Porsche Panamera 4 to chauffeur Rudolph to his dance. A red carpet was rolled out and Mitchells Plain cheered for their own as a young man, clad in a spiffy beige suit, got the matric dance send-off of his dreams.

@marsha.bothmaI’m so proud of you Rudolph!

♬ original sound – Marsha Bothma

Before leaving, Rudolph hugged his mom tight.

“You make me proud, son. You are now entering the big world. You put God first and watch how blessings will rain down on you and your life.” she told him, as per News24.

And after the dance at Skilpadvlei Wine Farm, he chose to skip the after-party.

“It’s just safer like that. And I’m looking forward to eating more of the spectacular food that was there,” he said.

The BackaBuddy campaign launched to assist Rudolph and his family also shared an update thanking donors who had chipped in to raise over 80k for the family.

“Thanks so much for the overwhelming support. All funds above the initial goal will go towards Rudolph and his family to assist them in ensuring a better future for Rudolph and his siblings!”


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Meet the unforgettable characters that make every Matric Farewell a night to remember, watch the chaos unfold in the video.   South Africa (06 October 2025)- For many South African...

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Meet the unforgettable characters that make every Matric Farewell a night to remember, watch the chaos unfold in the video.

 

South Africa (06 October 2025)- For many South African teens, Matric Farewells are more than just a fancy dance. They are a milestone, a celebration of years of hard work. Both for the parents and pupils, while looking their absolute best. While some schools have already held their big nights this year, for others, the excitement is still just around the corner. And while the students are the stars, it’s often the unforgettable cast of family, friends, and neighbours that keeps everyone laughing long after the last song.

This content creator, Sohail Rowen Booise shows us different types of characters one can expect.

There’s the mother running late, still struggling to find an outfit while everyone else waits. The photographer, who somehow manages to sneak snacks from the table without anyone noticing. Do not forget the cousin who treats the night like it’s their red carpet, posing for photos and giving fashion advice.

And the uncle tasked with the toast? Expect some awkward pauses, forced jokes, and heartfelt but embarrassing sentiments that make everyone chuckle.

It’s these hilarious personalities that transform a Matric Farewell from just another school dance into a chaotic, heartwarming, and thoroughly South African event.


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