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      Overcoming Adversity

      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 1,405 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 1,980 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 1,637 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…

      From South Africa to Hollywood… Charlize Theron Opens Up in Candid Interview!

      From South Africa to Hollywood… Charlize Theron Opens Up in Candid Interview!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026 16,145 0

      Charlize Theron’s story goes far beyond Hollywood, and in a new interview, she’s opening up about the reality that shaped her journey.   Global (19 April 2026) – Charlize Theron…

      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 1,923 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 99,427 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,…

      Joey Evans’ Story Will Change How You Think About "What’s Possible"

      Joey Evans’ Story Will Change How You Think About “What’s Possible”

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 11, 2026 995 0

      After a motorbike accident left him paralysed from the chest down, Joey Evans made a decision that would change everything… he would not let his circumstances define his future.  …

      Epilepsy Stroke Multiple Sclerosis

      A Giant Tumour, a Ten-Hour Operation, And a Second Chance at Life

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 24, 2026 3,448 0

      When doctors discovered a giant tumour pressing against her brain, the urgency was immediate, the surgery complex, and the outcome dependent on skill, teamwork and resilience.   South Africa (24…

      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 3,807 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…

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      From Foster Care to Future Doctor: Fifi’s Story Inspires South Africa!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 15, 2025 1,143 0

      Hope can begin in the unlikeliest places. For one young girl from Zweletemba, foster care was not the end of her story… it was the start of an extraordinary new…

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