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      The Bicycle That Brought a Community Together

      The Bicycle That Brought a Community Together

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026 896 0

      A broken bicycle, a Facebook post and a wave of generosity came together to create something far bigger than anyone expected.   Johannesburg, South Africa (07 January 2026) – Community…

      Lost And Found: How One Act of Kindness Became a Ripple of Hope

      Lost And Found: How One Act of Kindness Became a Ripple of Hope

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 28, 2025December 29, 2025 1,258 0

      A festive-season slip could have ended in stress and loss but one man’s choice to care turned a crisis into a moment of connection that Lee says she will carry…

      The Stories We Read, Shared And Felt: Good Things Guy Wrapped 2025

      The Stories We Read, Shared And Felt: Good Things Guy Wrapped 2025

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 26, 2025January 6, 2026 1,749 0

      From viral moments that made us laugh to quiet acts of compassion that restored faith, 2025 delivered more good news than we could ever fit into one year. Good Things…

      Festive Celebrations

      A Christmas Miracle on the Cape Flats: 501 Reasons to Believe in Goodness

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 25, 2025 891 0

      What happens when a radio show, a charitable organisation, and a community join forces? On the Cape Flats, it meant 501 children received a Christmas they will never forget.  …

      How a Simple Clean-Up Turned Christmas into a Moment of Pride in Kliptown

      How a Simple Clean-Up Turned Christmas into a Moment of Pride in Kliptown

      by Brent Lindeque @BrentLindequeDecember 16, 2025January 6, 2026 903 0

      Christmas usually arrives wrapped in ribbons and bows, but in Kliptown this year, it came with gloves, rubbish bags and something far more lasting: pride.   Soweto, South Africa (16…

      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 1,091 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,…

      Brinjal the Gala Pup Proves You’re Never Too Old to Make Waves

      Brinjal the Gala Pup Proves You’re Never Too Old to Make Waves

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025 2,736 0

      A senior pup with a golden heart and a lifelong love for water has once again turned a competitive swimming event into a moment of pure joy… and South Africa…

      He Protected Thousands, Now Cape Town Is Protecting Him: The Fight to Support Yuri Ray

      He Protected Thousands, Now Cape Town Is Protecting Him: The Fight to Support Yuri Ray

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 20, 2025December 2, 2025 4,363 0

      When former Police Sergeant Yuri Ray fell ill with ALS, Cape Town didn’t step back, it stepped closer, wrapping him and his wife, Chavonne, in the same tenderness he once…

      Most people choose a single path… Shiven Bodasing somehow chose three, and he’s succeeding in all of them.

      From Courtroom to Ice Rink: The South African Aiming for Global Glory

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025 5,135 0

      Most people choose a single path… Shiven Bodasing somehow chose three, and he’s succeeding in all of them.   Johannesburg, South Africa (17 November 2025) – If you ever needed…

      The Smiling Chef Changing His Life One Boerie Roll at a Time!

      The Smiling Chef Changing His Life One Boerie Roll at a Time!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 25, 2025December 14, 2025 4,225 0

      Some business ideas start in boardrooms… Joseph’s began with a long walk, a caring family and a dream on three wheels.   Johannesburg, South Africa (25 October 2025) – Every…

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