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      Security Guard Told He’d Never Own a BMW… Now He Does!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque August 2, 2026September 1, 2026 5,965 0

      Teboho Kabayi was told he’d never own a BMW. Just two weeks later, thanks to the generosity of strangers and a remarkable act of corporate kindness, he was driving one…

      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 2,016 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.  …

      World's Oldest Tortoise Named Guinness World Records Icon at 194

      World’s Oldest Tortoise Named Guinness World Records Icon at 194

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 18, 2026 2,045 0

      Jonathan, the world’s oldest living tortoise, has added another extraordinary milestone to his already remarkable life. The 194-year-old resident of Saint Helena has officially been named a Guinness World Records…

      Goods News South Africa

      Why Good News in South Africa Matters More Than Ever!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026 2,431 0

      For the past 11 years, Good Things Guy has been telling a different side of the South African story. Not because bad things don’t happen here but because alongside every…

      South African Author: Finding Your Eden Turns Pain Into Purpose

      South African Author: Finding Your Eden Turns Pain Into Purpose

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 25, 2026April 9, 2026 637 0

      From a story that united a country to a book that gives back, Bronwyn Laird is showing how even the hardest moments can become something that helps others.   Johannesburg,…

      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 1,990 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…

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      We’re Happier Than The Headlines Say: South Africa’s Flourishing Story

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 29, 2025 1,252 0

      Ubuntu, faith, forgiveness and stubborn hope… these are the ingredients helping South Africans rise, according to the Global Flourishing Study.   South Africa (29 December 2025) – The Global Flourishing…

      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…

      South Coast Open for Business After Swift Community Clean-Up

      South Coast Open for Business After Swift Community Clean-Up

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025 5,436 0

      While social media is being filled with alarming posts, the reality on the South Coast looks very different: clean beaches, open shops and a region determined not to be defined…

      Hadeda

      Injured Hadeda Rescued After Being Found Abandoned in Packet

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 27, 2025 988 0

      An injured Hadeda found abandoned in a packet in the Verulam CBD is on the road to recovery thanks to caring community members, RUSA officers, and CROW volunteers.   KwaZulu-Natal,…

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