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      Perspective

      "I Get To"... The Phrase That Changed My Entire Perspective

      “I Get To”… The Phrase That Changed My Entire Perspective

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026 308 0

      When someone says “I get to”, they’re not just being positive. They’re making a decision about perspective. They’re choosing gratitude over drama, possibility over pressure and presence over panic.  …

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      Walk in Heels Event Saw Men Stand Against GBV

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 12, 2025November 24, 2025 410 0

      Men united in Durbanville in heels to stand against gender-based violence in an act of solidarity and fundraising.   Durbanville, South Africa (12 March 2025) — On Saturday, the world…

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      Local Shrink Tells SA Why the Best Thing to do is ‘Leave’

      by Hanan Bushkin@goodthingsguyJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023 5,129 0

      After stepping away from the grind, a local shrink had some time to think and met a moment of realisation along the way. His conclusion? The best thing to do…

      Achievments

      Mom of Autistic Son Pens Powerful Open Letter! The Achievements No One Applauds

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 3, 2023June 3, 2023 608 0

      One person’s ‘everyday moment’ is another person’s small victory. Carrie Cariello is the mother of an autistic teenager who has many of the latter. Recently, she penned a powerful open…

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      From The Desk Of Good Things Guy: Where There is Bad, There is Also Good!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 28, 2023March 1, 2023 694 0

      I am here to remind you that where there is bad, there is always good. I should know; we report on it every single day. This is “from the desk…

      Fireside Conversations: On Passion, Obsession and Success!

      Fireside Conversations: On Passion, Obsession and Success!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023 740 0

      “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela.  …

      President Economic Recovery - Full Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 21-day lockdown.

      Dear Mr President, Maybe You Need To Go For A Jog Again?

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 15, 2023November 8, 2025 1,831 0

      Five years ago, we were jogging with the President but has he taken a stroll around the neighbourhood since? Has he really seen the actual State of the Nation? This…

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      Watch: Why Michael Jordaan is Optimistic For the Future of South Africa

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 10, 2023 993 0

      “If you depend on government too much in South Africa, you are bound to be disappointed.” – Michael Jordaan.   Western Cape, South Africa (10 February 2023) – The former…

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      On Joburg, JanuWorry, Loose Tigers, Loadshedding and Potholes.

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 31, 2023January 31, 2023 911 0

      There is a lot going on in South Africa right now. Let’s unpack everything from JanuWorry, to loose tigers, loadshedding and potholes… but let’s also look at the other side….

      "South Africa Is Not Close To Breaking Point At All" – Imtiaz Sooliman

      “South Africa Is Not Close To Breaking Point At All” – Imtiaz Sooliman

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 29, 2023 5,741 0

      “No, we’re not close to breaking point at all. If we take the lessons from the past and look at the resilience of all people, yes, there’s lots of hope.”…

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