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      Acts of Kindness

      How a Tray of Sweets Changed Rudolf Lakay Future!

      How a Tray of Sweets Changed Rudolf Lakay’s Future!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque March 1, 2026 1,470 0

      South Africa met Rudolf Lakay standing at a taxi rank with a tray of sweets. Today, he’s stepping into a future shaped by opportunity, education and belief.   South Africa…

      R530,000 Raised in Days as South Africans Honour David Sejobe

      Over R600,000 Raised in David Sejobe’s Name as SA Continues to Honour Him

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 12, 2026March 1, 2026 1,013 0

      What began as a modest R20,000 goal on the 31st of January has grown into R600,000, built largely from small donations by ordinary people determined to honour David Sejobe’s life….

      Business

      Business on the Line and Battery Flat…Then Came Terry and Given

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026 653 0

      When the wheels stopped turning for a Cape Town small business owner, two strangers showed up with jumper cables and a reminder that kindness is what drives South Africa forward….

      Lucky Gordy is Cycling 990km to Prove Midlife isn’t the End of the Road

      Lucky Gordy is Cycling 990km to Prove Midlife isn’t the End of the Road

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 10, 2026 1,594 0

      This February, a single bicycle will carry far more than a rider from Clarens to Cape Town; it will carry stories of loss, gratitude and a deep belief that midlife…

      Ben West | Reasons to Stay | “It Worked”: A Stranger Read a Letter and Chose to Stay!

      “It Worked”: A Stranger Read a Letter and Chose to Stay!

      by Brent Lindeque @BrentLindeque February 6, 2026 1,273 0

      When Ben West shared an update saying “it worked”, he wasn’t talking about reach or growth, but about a single message that confirmed a stranger had found enough hope in…

      HospiVision | Hope Has a Human Face in South Africa’s Public Hospitals

      Hope Has a Human Face in South Africa’s Public Hospitals

      by Brent Lindeque @BrentLindeque February 5, 2026March 1, 2026 4,192 0

      When illness separates people from their families and familiar comforts, the smallest human connection can mean everything. HospiVision has spent nearly three decades making sure no one has to face…

      South Africans Rally to Honour the Life of David Sejobe

      R400,000 Raised as South Africa Mourns, And Honours, David Sejobe

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 3,597 0

      When news of David Sejobe’s passing broke, it spread far beyond those who knew him, touching people who recognised something familiar in his kindness.   Johannesburg, South Africa (04 February…

      Reasons to Stay| A Simple Website is Saving Lives by Delivering Letters From Strangers

      A Simple Website is Saving Lives by Delivering Letters From Strangers

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 28, 2026February 6, 2026 11,022 0

      Across the world, people are opening a website and finding words that feel as if they were written just for them, offering warmth, understanding and a reason to keep going….

      2016 Was a Vibe… But the Good Stories Were Even Better!

      2016 Was a Vibe… But the Good Things Were Even Better!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026 1,480 0

      2016 is trending again. And suddenly we’re all looking back like it was the last time life made sense. Foodie pics. Facebook check-ins. Blurry photos. But beyond the filter version…

      The Bicycle That Brought a Community Together

      The Bicycle That Brought a Community Together

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026 832 0

      A broken bicycle, a Facebook post and a wave of generosity came together to create something far bigger than anyone expected.   Johannesburg, South Africa (07 January 2026) – Community…

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