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Brent Lindeque

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Before Good Things Guy, the online Good News site was born, Brent Lindeque did something. What started as a simple idea to try and better one person’s day, turned into a global event carried out by millions of people. The ‘RAK initiative’ was all about giving back & helping those in need.

It all started when Brent Lindeque, a young South African, turned the reckless drinking game Neknominations on its head – by using his nomination to instead perform a random act of kindness. By giving a homele…

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Marc Buckner Rescued Cobe… And Found a Friend for Life!

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Marc Buckner thought he was helping a dog in need. What he didn’t realise was that the little puppy he rescued would end up changing his entire family in return. Western Cape, South Africa (23 June 2026) – A puppy covered in ticks, battling disease and carrying an untreated injury from being hit by a car isn’t the kind of story that usually begins with a happy ending. But for a dog named Cobe, a chance encounter with South African model, actor and content creator Marc Buckner changed everything.
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From Survival to Sovereignty: Leigh van Baalen Shares Her Journey

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South Africans were inspired by Kelvin van Baalen’s incredible recovery. This week on “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”, his mom, Leigh van Baalen, shares what those 413 days looked like from the other side.
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The Doctor Who Let People Pay What They Could

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Dr Paulo believed that nobody should miss out on medical care because they didn’t have enough money. So he created a clinic that worked in a way few people had ever seen before. A doctor’s office is usually a place with waiting rooms, appointment books and bills to pay. But many years ago, in the city of Bloemfontein, there was a doctor who decided to do things a little differently.
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