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      Steve Hamilton Gave Hope to Thousands… Now He Needs it Back

      Steve Hamilton Gave Hope to Thousands… Now He Needs it Back

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 30, 2026April 9, 2026 2,927 0

      For decades, Steve Hamilton stood in front of South Africans and told a story that changed lives. Today, the man who helped so many find their way back is facing…

      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

      by Brent Lindeque @BrentLindequeJanuary 8, 2026 1,225 0

      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…

      A Heartfelt Thank You to the People Who Carried Dezemba

      A Heartfelt Thank You to the People Who Carried Dezemba

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026 512 0

      South Africa’s festive season is powered by more than sunshine and celebrations; it is sustained by people who show up when it would be easier not to… this is a…

      Police | SAPS | Police Station

      A Lost Phone, A Long Weekend, And a Reason to Believe Again

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 21, 2025December 24, 2025 1,416 0

      This is not a story about crime or loss… it’s a story about kindness, people doing their jobs with heart and a police station that left someone feeling better than…

      Renata

      Young Graduate Uses TikTok to Show the Reality of Food Deliveries

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 28, 2025 1,537 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…

      Five Years On: Zaylee’s Life Celebrates the Power of Compassion and Community

      Five Years On: Zaylee’s Life Celebrates the Power of Compassion and Community

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 10, 2025October 1, 2025 17,709 0

      Out of the heartbreak of 2020 came a promise, and this month, that promise looks like a five-year-old with the brightest smile.   Limpopo, South Africa (10 September 2025) –…

      He Tore His Calf 6km into Comrades… and Still Finished the Race. For the Kids

      He Tore His Calf 6km into Comrades… and Still Finished the Race. For the Kids

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025 1,321 0

      He had every reason to stop. Six kilometres into the Comrades Marathon, Richard Laskey tore his calf. But instead of calling it quits, he kept going… because this run wasn’t…

      Single Dads

      Single Dads Receive Wealth of Support as They Challenge Stigmas in Alex 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 16, 2023November 19, 2024 671 0

      A parent workshop in Alexandra is spotlighting single dads who have taken on primary caregiving roles; breaking stereotypes of absent father narratives and inspiring men in their community to step…

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