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      Failing Her Driver’s Licence Three Times Became Dr Kulati’s Greatest Lesson

      by Savana Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2026July 30, 2026 1,504 0

      Dr Kulati’s inspiring story shows that life’s biggest victories often come after the moments you decide not to give up.   South Africa (04 August 2026) – One of the…

      The Message Behind SA Band Battersby’s New Single and Music Video

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMay 13, 2026June 10, 2026 1,262 0

      SA indie-rock band Battersby releases Arrows, a new single and music video about breaking free from old habits and self-imposed limitations – and choosing the best version of yourself!  …

      Remembering John Flanigan and the Community He Built

      Remembering John Flanigan and the Community He Built

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 1, 2026February 2, 2026 4,613 0

      John Flanigan’s story is not about one extraordinary moment, but about a lifetime of ordinary ones done with care. And in that, he taught many how to keep going.  …

      Epilepsy Stroke Multiple Sclerosis

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

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 24, 2026 3,380 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…

      2016 Was a Vibe… But the Good Stories Were Even Better!

      2016 Was a Vibe… But the Good Things Were Even Better!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026 1,376 0

      2016 is trending again. And suddenly we’re all looking back like it was the last time life made sense. Foodie pics. Facebook check-ins. Blurry photos. But beyond the filter version…

      From the Cape Flats to Rio: 6 Young Sailors Make History on the Open Ocean

      From the Cape Flats to Rio: 6 Young Sailors Make History on the Open Ocean

      by Brent Lindeque@brentLindequeJanuary 19, 2026 5,781 0

      Their boom snapped in the dead of night, the Atlantic kept rolling and the odds turned brutal in seconds… but the Alexforbes Angel Wings crew refused to let the ocean…

      Hope Without Blind Faith: A New Year Message to South Africa

      Hope Without Blind Faith: A New Year Message to South Africa

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 3, 2026 721 0

      As South Africa steps into 2026, I’m not searching for big promises or polished speeches. I’m looking at people… because that’s where the real story of this country has always…

      The Viral Anglerfish That Stole Our Hearts is Back... And it’s Even More Beautiful

      The Viral Anglerfish That Stole Our Hearts is Back… And it’s Even More Beautiful

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025 656 0

      Earlier this year, a little Anglerfish captured the world’s attention. Now, she’s returned to remind us all that even when life pulls you into the deep, there’s always a way…

      The Year I Lost My Dad, Found London And Fell in Love with Wicked

      The Year I Lost My Dad, Found London And Fell in Love with Wicked

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025 567 0

      Grief has a strange way of finding you wherever you go. But on that trip to the UK, somewhere between Buckingham Palace and the West End, I found a little…

      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 3,665 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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