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      South African Heroes

      Sidney Miller’s Life-Changing Journey Comes Full Circle

      Sidney Miller’s Life-Changing Journey Comes Full Circle

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 18, 2026June 30, 2026 8,198 0

      South Africans first met Sidney Miller battling wind and rain on the Sea Point promenade. Today, thanks to an extraordinary outpouring of kindness, his story has become one of ubuntu,…

      This Week's Good News Wrap-Up Will Give You "All The Feels"

      This Week’s Good News Wrap-Up Will Give You “All The Feels”

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 13, 2026June 20, 2026 7,837 0

      From a petrol attendant whose heroic actions inspired a wave of generosity to a lion receiving a CT scan, these are the stories that reminded us why good news matters….

      Search and Rescue k9

      Search and Rescue K9 Fina Rocks New Protective Booties!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyJune 2, 2026June 18, 2026 1,329 0

      With enough support, Brenda’s Angels aim to bring even more safety, protection and preparedness to SA’s hard-working K9 units.   South Africa (02 June 2026) – W/O Gerber and K9…

      Donovan Watson | Teen Cancer Warrior Gets the Ride of a Lifetime in His Dream Corvette

      Teen Cancer Warrior Gets the Ride of a Lifetime in His Dream Corvette

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 31, 2026 1,258 0

      After battling bone cancer three times, 18-year-old Donovan Watson got the chance to tick a lifelong dream off his bucket list when a group of caring strangers arranged a ride…

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

      How Six Young South Africans Crossed the Atlantic and Made History

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 27, 2026 1,295 0

      The Cape2Rio Yacht Race is one of the toughest offshore races on the planet, but for Sibu Sizatu and the Alexforbes Angel Wings crew, it became something much bigger than…

      Saturday Good News South Africa Wrap Up! Stories Restoring Our Faith!

      Saturday Good News South Africa Wrap Up! Stories Restoring Our Faith!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 23, 2026June 20, 2026 2,840 0

      Between the chaos of everyday headlines, South Africans were out there saving lives, rescuing animals, winning international awards and helping complete strangers. That’s the side of this country we hold…

      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 1,548 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…

      Update on the World's Toughest Row: 4 Friends. 1 Ocean. 34 Days. And 1 MASSIVE Win!

      Update on the World’s Toughest Row: 4 Friends. 1 Ocean. 34 Days. And 1 MASSIVE Win!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026 1,767 0

      The Ocean Mavericks have crossed the finish line in Antigua after 34 brutal days at sea… securing third place in the World’s Toughest Row and smashing their fundraising target with…

      A Baby Home in Magaliesburg That is Rewriting Broken Beginnings

      A Baby Home in Magaliesburg That is Rewriting Broken Beginnings

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 7, 2026 921 0

      In a home tucked away in Magaliesburg, babies who have known abandonment and trauma are being held, protected and reminded, through action, that they matter.   Johannesburg, South Africa (07…

      In Dullstroom, Two Sisters Are Reminding Us What Care Really Looks Like

      In Dullstroom, Two Sisters Are Reminding Us What Care Really Looks Like

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 20, 2025December 21, 2025 1,268 0

      If you’ve ever needed a reminder that good people still exist, this story begins in Dullstroom, with two sisters who refuse to let care run out.   Dullstroom, South Africa…

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