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      South African Stories

      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 644 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,…

      Joe Fleming - He Almost Lost His Life… Now He’s Helping Others Find Theirs

      He Almost Lost His Life… Now He’s Helping Others Find Theirs

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 25, 2026April 9, 2026 1,869 0

      There was a time when Joe Fleming didn’t think he’d make it through… today, he’s helping other men find their way back, one step at a time.   Johannesburg, South…

      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 2,000 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…

      The World Measured Happiness… But This is What Really Matters

      The World Measured Happiness… But This is What Really Matters

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026 764 0

      The numbers are in, the rankings are out, and yet the most important takeaway from this year’s happiness report has nothing to do with where a country sits on the…

      The Kidnapping That Shook a Nation and The Miracle That Followed

      The Kidnapping That Shook a Nation and The Miracle That Followed

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 18, 2026March 31, 2026 1,781 0

      In May 2018, an entire nation waited anxiously for news about a missing baby from Alberton. Eight years later, Bronwyn Laird joins ‘Good Things with Brent Lindeque’ again to share…

      After 413 Days in ICU (And a R21 million bill), Kelvin van Baalen is Thriving

      After 413 Days in ICU (And a R21 Million Bill), Kelvin van Baalen is Thriving

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 26, 2026March 1, 2026 99,612 0

      Kelvin van Baalen spent 413 days in ICU, was resuscitated 9 times, had 27 surgeries and faced injuries that should have ended everything he had planned for his future. Instead,…

      This Scout Hall Has Given Decades... Now It’s Asking for Help

      This Scout Hall Has Given Decades… Now It’s Asking for Help

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 22, 2026 645 0

      For more than five decades, the 1st RandHart Scout Hall has been a place where young people learned to lead, to try, and to believe in themselves… and today that…

      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 Vulnerable Teen, a Closed Door And a Call for Care

      A Vulnerable Teen, a Closed Door And a Call for Care

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 1,507 0

      This story began on Christmas Eve, with bags at a front door and a decision that would reshape two lives in an instant.   Johannesburg, South Africa (08 February 2026)…

      Meet the 12 South Africans Driving the Defender Trophy Forward

      Meet the 12 South Africans Driving the Defender Trophy Forward

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 1,948 0

      Thousands entered, 48 were chosen and now just 12 remain. The Defender Trophy has revealed the South Africans who showed the skill, heart and teamwork needed to go further.  …

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