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      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 11,070 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….

      Update on the World's Toughest Row: 4 Friends. 1 Ocean. 34 Days. And 1 MASSIVE Win!

      Update on the World’s Toughest Row: 4 Friends. 1 Ocean. 34 Days. And 1 MASSIVE Win!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026 1,719 0

      The Ocean Mavericks have crossed the finish line in Antigua after 34 brutal days at sea… securing third place in the World’s Toughest Row and smashing their fundraising target with…

      They Save Abandoned Babies Every Day… Now South Africans Are Saving Bella’s Blessings

      They Save Abandoned Babies Every Day… Now South Africans Are Saving Bella’s Blessings

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      Behind the cuddles, nappies and miracles happening every day at Bella’s Blessings is a constant battle to survive financially… and when that reality became public, Mzansi turned a crisis into…

      Hands | Helpers | Together | The Helpers | Good News South Africa

      The Helpers is Live… And it Might Be the Most Important Thing We’ve Ever Built

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      For over a decade, Good Things Guy has celebrated helpers, heroes and healers… but now, there’s a place built specifically for them. The Helpers is live, and it’s ready to…

      Are South Africans Really the World’s Biggest Overthinkers?

      Are South Africans Really the World’s Biggest Overthinkers?

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026 1,613 0

      South Africa may have topped a global “overthinkers” list but the encouraging takeaway is that the world is becoming more aware of mental health, more open about stress and more…

      From Cape Town Across The Atlantic, A Voyage With Purpose is Creating Awareness For Autism

      From Cape Town Across The Atlantic, A Voyage With Purpose is Creating Awareness For Autism

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      A transatlantic sailing journey departing from Cape Town is carrying more than a crew… it’s carrying awareness, compassion and a commitment to making a difference.   Johannesburg, South Africa (08…

      KY-ND (And Kindness): How a Mother is Honouring Her Son!

      KY-ND (And Kindness): How a Mother is Honouring Her Son!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026 4,831 0

      After the death of their son Ky, Jen Rowe found herself paying closer attention to the way people speak, listen and show up for one another. KY-ND emerged as her…

      Four Men Pulled from the Edge: NSRI’s High-Risk Grootdraai Dam Rescue

      Four Men Pulled from the Edge: NSRI’s High-Risk Grootdraai Dam Rescue

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 1, 2026February 1, 2026 9,345 0

      Four men clung to their boat at the edge of a dam wall. One wrong move could have ended everything. The right ones brought them home.   Vaal River, South…

      BoerieBike is on a Roll... And Changing Lives Along the Way!

      BoerieBike is on a Roll… And Changing Lives Along the Way!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 14, 2025January 6, 2026 1,048 0

      A chef’s jacket, a custom-built “boeriebike” and an unshakable work ethic have helped Joseph Tarisai turn a humble hustle into a booming business in a matter of weeks.   Johannesburg,…

      A Message From Santa Could Help Fund Life-Changing Surgery This Christmas

      A Message From Santa Could Help Fund Life-Changing Surgery This Christmas

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025 1,222 0

      This Christmas, South Africans can create magical, personalised Santa messages… and each one helps a child receive specialised surgery through Smile Foundation.   Johannesburg, South Africa (11 December 2025) –…

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