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I'm Brent Lindeque (also known as the Good Things Guy) and this is Good Things with Brent Lindeque, a podcast and vidcast dedicated to sharing the stories of South Africans who are doing remarkable things. This is South Africa's longest-running good news podcast! Each episode features honest, uplifting conversations with people who are making a real difference... in big ways, small ways and everyt... more

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A South African idea born in Johannesburg is changing the way people get help in an emergency.

Warren Myers is the Founder and CEO of AURA, a technology company launched in 2017 after he recognised a frustrating problem: we could get a taxi or eve... more

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This week on "Good Things with Brent Lindeque", I chat to Brandon Fairweather, whose extraordinary health journey has inspired a deeply personal book about anxiety, hope and healing.

Born with a congenital heart defect, Brandon underwent open-hear... more

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If you're looking for something inspiring to listen to, or watch, the Good Things Guy poddie has just reached an exciting milestone.

After more than 12 years of sharing South Africa's most uplifting stories, the podcast has now released 71 video e... more

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I sit down with Wendy Alberts, CEO of the Restaurant Association of South Africa and founder of Love in a Bottle.

I first met Wendy during the COVID-19 pandemic when she was fighting to help South Afr... more

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Caroline Malatji
Founder of Daats (Disability Accessible Accommodation and Travel)
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Episode: Caroline Malatji is Driving Change for South Africans Living with Disabilities
Ashley Scott
Representative from Kwasa (QuadPara Association of South Africa)
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Episode: Caroline Malatji is Driving Change for South Africans Living with Disabilities
Sibu Sizatu
Leader of Alexforbes Angel Wings sailing team
Alexforbes Angel Wings
Episode: How Six Young South Africans Crossed the Atlantic and Made History
Wouter Kellerman
Three-time Grammy Award-winning flutist, composer, producer, and philanthropist
Independent musician
Episode: He Left a “Safe” Career at 44… and Went on to Win 3 Grammys!!!
Anja van Beek
Founder of WholeLeader Collective
WholeLeader Collective
Episode: Burnout Has Become Our "Normal"… This Podcast Explains Why That Needs to Change!
Nick Hamman
Radio presenter and creator known for Hammy Eats and heritage/culture storytelling in South Africa
5FM / Hammy Eats
Episode: Nick Hamman is Turning South Africa’s Hidden Food Gems into Global Stories
Adriana Marais
South African physicist and space scientist known for work on Africa to Moon and quantum biology
Foundation for Space Development Africa (co-leader of Africa to Moon)
Episode: Meet the South African Scientist Taking Africa to the Moon!
Huntley Smith
Thought leader, keynote speaker, change management consultant
Episode: Improving Everything Around You: A Powerful "Roadmap" to Winning at Life!
Zonja Penzhorn
CEO of Human Nature Africa
Human Nature Africa
Episode: Can a Simple Plant Change a Child’s Life? This Programme is Proving it Can!

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Meet the South African Scientist Taking Africa to the Moon!
Q: How do people get hold of you or follow Africa to Moon and this mission?
She explains that people can start their own initiatives, join local chapters, and that Africa to Moon will have a website at africatomoon.com with updates; social and search presence will connect interested individuals to the project.
Meet the South African Scientist Taking Africa to the Moon!
Q: But you had been selected, and the idea was for you to go to Mars forever, like never come back. Did that not scare the living daylights out of you?
She describes the motivation to explore and the mindset of embracing risk and the unknown, viewing space exploration as an opportunity to push humanity forward and learn more about ourselves, even if the mission carried significant personal risk.
He Almost Lost His Life… Now He’s Helping Others Find Theirs
Q: How did Recharge begin and what does it do for people?
Recharge started as a Friday morning 4K walk and evolved into retreats and a larger support network for men, providing a space to talk, exercise, and support each other through personal challenges like divorce, addictions, and stress.
He Almost Lost His Life… Now He’s Helping Others Find Theirs
Q: What helped you move from that dark period toward recovery?
Entering a treatment center, engaging with psychologists and psychiatrists, accepting medication, and adopting movement, connection, and structured routines as tools for stability and ongoing healing.
He Almost Lost His Life… Now He’s Helping Others Find Theirs
Q: What was that tough time?
Joe describes living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, the collapse of his marriage, losing his dog, and a near-fatal suicide attempt, which ultimately led him to seek professional treatment and begin rebuilding his life.

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A upbeat, hard-to-ignore series that centers on resilience, innovation, and human impact across South Africa. Episodes feature diverse guests—from disability advocates and medical researchers to space scientists, wildlife rescuers, artists, and entrepreneurs—sharing personal journeys, community projects, and practical insights that uplift and inspire action. The conversations blend real-world impact with practical takeaways, highlighting government and corporate collaboration, local entrepreneurship, and stories of turning adversity into progress. A notable through-line is the emphasis on hope, mentorship, and scalable initiatives that respond to pressing social issues, mobility, culture, and opportunity. The show often weaves in national p... more

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