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      Hell Inside Our Heads - Brandon Fairweather

      From Heart Surgery to Hope: Brandon Fairweather Shares His Story!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque August 5, 2026 1,206 0

      After open-heart surgery, severe anxiety, two strokes, cancer and countless setbacks, Brandon Fairweather is using his story to help others feel less alone.   Johannesburg, South Africa (05 August 2026)…

      Generosity | Mom in need | Kindness New Normal - Almost 150 days of lockdown - let's not shame others for starting to find their new normal.

      South Africa Ranked the Most Generous Nation on Earth

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 20, 2025January 1, 2026 9,800 0

      Across 25 countries and more than 4,500 participants, one message stood out clearly: South Africans lead the world when it comes to generosity, driven by empathy and a deep sense…

      Renata

      Young Graduate Uses TikTok to Show the Reality of Food Deliveries

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 28, 2025 1,547 0

      Behind every food order is a person, a journey, a story… and thanks to T Motise, South Africans are finally seeing the full picture.   Western Cape, South Africa (28…

      The Year I Lost My Dad, Found London And Fell in Love with Wicked

      The Year I Lost My Dad, Found London And Fell in Love with Wicked

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025 704 0

      Grief has a strange way of finding you wherever you go. But on that trip to the UK, somewhere between Buckingham Palace and the West End, I found a little…

      A Message to Every Kid Being Bullied: You Are Not Alone!

      A Message to Every Kid Being Bullied: You Are Not Alone!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 25, 2025 1,164 0

      For every person who feels different, unwanted or “too much”. For anyone who has been bullied… I’ve been there. And I want to tell you what comes next.   South…

      Mom Shares Update on Baby Dan... And It’s Even More Heartwarming Than Before

      Mom Shares Update on Baby Dan… And It’s Even More Heartwarming Than Before

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 1, 2025September 15, 2025 1,406 0

      When Baby Dan first flew, it was chocolates and notes that set the tone. On his second flight, it was strangers who carried the kindness forward.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

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      Baby Dan’s First Flight Proves Kindness Can Travel Far!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 15, 2025August 31, 2025 5,478 0

      A tiny traveller and his proud mom proved that a small gesture can transform an entire journey.   Upington, South Africa (15 August 2025) – Some stories remind us that…

      'Street Smart'

      ‘Street Smart’: How a Boy Found Hope Selling Zulu Words Instead of Begging

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024 2,029 0

      A unique film tells the story (based on true events) of how a street kid found hope selling Zulu words instead of begging, and it might just make you cry…

      December

      How to Give a Gift That Keeps on Giving This December!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 14, 2023November 19, 2024 755 0

      Giving a gift that keeps on giving is not as difficult as you think and can go further than you ever imagined!   Alexandra, South Africa (14 December 2023) —…

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