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      How 7 Dogs Became a Story The Internet Got Wrong (But it's Still Good News)

      How 7 Dogs Became a Story The Internet Got Wrong (But it’s Still Good News)

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026 1,367 0

      The world wanted this story to be real. In some cases, many believed did. You could feel it in every share, every comment and every headline that followed. But wanting…

      A South African Mom, a UK Loo And a Message Written on a small yellow sticky note That Travelled Across Years

      A South African Mom, a UK Loo And a Message That Travelled Across Years

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026 2,401 0

      In the middle of a busy shopping centre, in a foreign country, a South African mom found a message on a small yellow sticky note that mirrored her entire journey……

      A Southern African Voice, A Global Message: Kirsty Coventry on Ubuntu

      A Southern African Voice, A Global Message: Kirsty Coventry on Ubuntu

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 9, 2026 689 0

      From record-breaking swimmer to global sports leader, Kirsty Coventry continues to use her voice with intention, turning a major sporting moment into a reminder of shared humanity.   Global (09…

      Ben West | Reasons to Stay | “It Worked”: A Stranger Read a Letter and Chose to Stay!

      “It Worked”: A Stranger Read a Letter and Chose to Stay!

      by Brent Lindeque @BrentLindeque February 6, 2026 1,369 0

      When Ben West shared an update saying “it worked”, he wasn’t talking about reach or growth, but about a single message that confirmed a stranger had found enough hope in…

      Reasons to Stay| A Simple Website is Saving Lives by Delivering Letters From Strangers

      A Simple Website is Saving Lives by Delivering Letters From Strangers

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 28, 2026February 6, 2026 11,260 0

      Across the world, people are opening a website and finding words that feel as if they were written just for them, offering warmth, understanding and a reason to keep going….

      Meet Chris Lomas: The Hope4 Founder Bringing Dignity, Action And Impact to Communities

      Meet Chris Lomas: The Hope4 Founder Bringing Dignity, Action And Impact to Communities

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 28, 2026February 2, 2026 2,186 0

      Chris Lomas joined me in studio to talk about Hope4’s global impact, its growing work in South Africa and the belief that lasting change only happens when dignity and community…

      Friday Five: The Good That Got Me Through This Week!

      Friday Five: The Good That Got Me Through This Week!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026 948 0

      This week’s recommendations have movies that stay with you, series that grip from the first episode, music worth putting on repeat and small comforts that make everyday life feel lighter….

      Why Some South African Celebs Are Keeping Christmas Simple This Year

      Why Some South African Celebs Are Keeping Christmas Simple This Year

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 24, 2025 722 0

      For many South Africans, Christmas is less about spectacle and more about who’s around the table. This year, some of the country’s best-known names are reminding us why those simple…

      A Festive First: Brent and Tyler Look Back on a Year of Good Things

      A Festive First: Brent and Tyler Look Back on a Year of Good Things

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 24, 2025 806 0

      This isn’t just another episode. It’s a Christmas first that captures 11 years of growth, teamwork and the decision to keep choosing good news.   Johannesburg, South Africa (24 December…

      The Facebook Community Quietly Changing Lives This Festive Season

      The Facebook Community Quietly Changing Lives This Festive Season

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 20, 2025 1,196 0

      A Facebook group of medical sales professionals has quietly become a lifeline, turning empathy into real-world support for those facing loss, retrenchment and uncertainty.   South Africa (20 December 2025)…

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