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      Remembering John Flanigan and the Community He Built

      Remembering John Flanigan and the Community He Built

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 1, 2026February 2, 2026 4,612 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.  …

      Hire Me Mzansi | A New Local Platform Is Turning Unemployment Into Opportunity, One Profile at a Time

      A New Local Platform Is Turning Unemployment Into Opportunity, One Profile at a Time

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 1, 2026 1,491 0

      Across South Africa, countless people are willing to work, skilled and motivated, yet are overlooked every single day. Hire Me Mzansi was created to change that by making visibility the…

      Jada’s Brave Fight for a Future Once Thought Impossible

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026 1,315 0

      A rare diagnosis changed everything for Jada, but it did not take away her joy, her strength or the hope that is now guiding her family through a life-changing journey…

      She Waited 68 Years to Meet Her Brother… Then Fate Picked Up the Phone

      She Waited 68 Years to Meet Her Brother… Then Fate Picked Up the Phone

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque January 16, 2026 2,774 0

      Life has a funny way of circling back when you least expect it. Lynley Clarke had spent most of her life knowing she had two half-brothers somewhere out there, but…

      From Cape Town Across The Atlantic, A Voyage With Purpose is Creating Awareness For Autism

      From Cape Town Across The Atlantic, A Voyage With Purpose is Creating Awareness For Autism

      by Brent Lindeque @BrentLindequeJanuary 8, 2026 1,094 0

      A transatlantic sailing journey departing from Cape Town is carrying more than a crew… it’s carrying awareness, compassion and a commitment to making a difference.   Johannesburg, South Africa (08…

      KY-ND (And Kindness): How a Mother is Honouring Her Son!

      KY-ND (And Kindness): How a Mother is Honouring Her Son!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026 4,391 0

      After the death of their son Ky, Jen Rowe found herself paying closer attention to the way people speak, listen and show up for one another. KY-ND emerged as her…

      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 720 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 Stories We Read, Shared And Felt: Good Things Guy Wrapped 2025

      The Stories We Read, Shared And Felt: Good Things Guy Wrapped 2025

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 26, 2025January 6, 2026 1,581 0

      From viral moments that made us laugh to quiet acts of compassion that restored faith, 2025 delivered more good news than we could ever fit into one year. Good Things…

      The Stellenbosch University Choir’s Stille Waters is Stirring Something Deep Online

      The Stellenbosch University Choir’s Stille Waters is Stirring Something Deep Online

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025 7,080 0

      There’s a reason the comments keep coming in from every corner of the globe. Stille Waters has struck a nerve, reminding listeners of love, loss and moments that stay with…

      Suzelle DIY and Mariaane Visit Penguin Sanctuary, Turning Laughter Into Conservation Action

      Suzelle DIY and Mariaane Visit Penguin Sanctuary, Turning Laughter Into Conservation Action

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 22, 2025 3,145 1

      Suzelle DIY has always been about doing things yourself, but at SANCCOB, she discovered how powerful it can be to do things together.   Western Cape, South Africa (22 December…

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