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      After 413 Days in ICU (And a R21 million bill), Kelvin van Baalen is Thriving

      After 413 Days in ICU (And a R21 million bill), Kelvin van Baalen is Thriving

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 1,283 0

      Kelvin van Baalen spent 413 days in ICU, was resuscitated 9 times, had 27 surgeries and faced injuries that should have ended everything he had planned for his future. Instead,…

      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 555 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…

      Why 2025 Meant More Than a GRAMMY for Wouter Kellerman

      Why Wouter Kellerman’s 2025 Was About More Than Just Winning Another GRAMMY

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026 362 0

      Behind the GRAMMY win and global acclaim, Wouter Kellerman describes 2025 as a year that sharpened his priorities and deepened his sense of purpose.   Johannesburg, South Africa (06 January…

      From Broken Beginnings to Purposeful Success: Darren Morris on Building Lucky Hustle

      From Broken Beginnings to Purposeful Success: Darren Morris on Building Lucky Hustle

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 29, 2025November 1, 2025 3,056 0

      From a childhood marked by hardship to running a purpose-driven agency, Darren Morris’ story is one of grit, grace and growth.   Johannesburg, South Africa (29 October 2025) – The…

      Barry Hilton

      From Punchlines to Purpose: Barry Hilton’s New Mission

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 22, 2025 196 0

      On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, Barry Hilton opens up about his journey from laughter to light… and how humour helped him overcome depression.   South Africa (22…

      Nico Botha | Nico’s Brave Words: ‘I Might Die’... But He’s Still Fighting!

      Nico’s Brave Words: “I’m Going to Die”… But He’s Still Fighting! And South Africa is Rallying Behind Him!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 27, 2025August 31, 2025 62,462 1

      South Africans have already raised more than R523,000 to support Nico’s treatment… proof that when one of us hurts, all of us show up to help.   Roodepoort, South Africa (27…

      Good Things Come to Good South Africans: The Hospice Turning a House into a Home for Dignity and Care

      Good Things Come to Good South Africans: The Hospice Turning a House into a Home for Dignity and Care

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 20, 2025 1,623 0

      For over two decades, a small hospice in Edenvale has been showing South Africans what it means to care with heart, offering peace and comfort to those facing their final…

      Cape Town Breaks World Record with the Biggest Marimba Ensemble Ever!

      Cape Town Breaks World Record with the Biggest Marimba Ensemble Ever!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 4, 2025September 16, 2025 3,063 0

      A decade-long dream came true this weekend as marimba players from across the country united under one roof to set a Guinness World Record… and fill Cape Town with music…

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      Baby Nkateko Fought to Breathe And Now He’s Thriving

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 27, 2025 626 0

      When Nkateko finally cried again, after weeks of silence and machines, his parents wept with joy. Their baby boy was alive, breathing and beating every odd.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

      TikTok, a Dream And Now R1 Million Boost: NOVAR App's Journey Inspires a Nation

      From R700 to R1 Million: How Two Limpopo Friends Are Revolutionising Education

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 23, 2025August 2, 2025 1,522 0

      Marvel and Malunghelo started with just R700 and a second-hand computer. Today, they’ve created Novar, a learning app that’s been downloaded thousands of times… and now Liberty has joined the…

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