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      Kelvin Van Baalen

      From Survival to Sovereignty: Leigh van Baalen Shares Her Journey

      From Survival to Sovereignty: Leigh van Baalen Shares Her Journey

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 24, 2026 1,289 0

      South Africans were inspired by Kelvin van Baalen’s incredible recovery. This week on “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”, his mom, Leigh van Baalen, shares what those 413 days looked like…

      8 Years After a Near-Fatal Crash, Kelvin van Baalen Returns to Barberton Skies

      8 Years After a Near-Fatal Crash, Kelvin van Baalen Returns to Barberton Skies

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 22, 2026June 30, 2026 1,850 0

      Kelvin van Baalen spent 413 days in ICU after a paragliding accident in Barberton. Last week, he returned to the same competition site and finished 4th in his category.  …

      From Burnout to Belonging: Conversations with South Africa’s Leading Speakers

      From Burnout to Belonging: Conversations with South Africa’s Leading Speakers

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 26, 2026June 22, 2026 1,490 0

      From scientists planning missions to the Moon to comedians unpacking depression and mental health, the conversations happening on “Good Things with Brent Lindeque” are offering South Africans something many people…

      The Podcast Bringing South Africa The Stories it Needs Right Now

      The Podcast Bringing South Africa The Stories it Needs Right Now

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 22, 2026June 22, 2026 1,727 0

      As more South Africans search for stories that uplift and inspire, our “little” podcast continues to prove that good news isn’t just needed… it’s wanted.   Johannesburg, South Africa (22…

      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, 2026March 1, 2026 99,371 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,…

      Burn Survivor

      Burn Survivor Back On His Feet With Words of Incredible Wisdom

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 11, 2023June 22, 2026 1,004 0

      “Tap Into That Positive Thought, No Matter What You Hear.” Kelvin van Baalen isn’t just a burn survivor who’s back on his feet. He’s someone with an incredible philosophy that…

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