Good Things with Brent Lindeque
A weekly good news show dedicated to telling good news stories from South Africa to the world. We always believe there is a bit of good and we're here to tell you all about it.
Tiny Owls Baby Home: Transforming Lives, One Baby at a Time
In this heartfelt podcast episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Kim and Wayne Allen, founders of Tiny Owls Baby Home. Starting from a converted garage in 2018, their mission has grown into a fully equipped nursery providing a safe and loving environment for abandoned babies in South Africa…
Real Talk: South African Athletes Need Our Support
In this episode, we dive into the incredible power of sport to change lives and unite communities. Join us as we chat with Mike Sharman, founder of Retroviral and a passionate advocate for positive change in South Africa. Mike discusses the urgent need to support our athletes, especially those competing…
From Cape Town to Hollywood Stardom: Greg Kriek's Inspiring Journey!
In this episode of the Good Things Guy podcast, we sit down with Greg Kriek, the award-winning South African actor who has made a remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Cape Town to becoming a Hollywood star. With over 90 international screen-acting credits, Greg shares his experiences of working with…
FoodForward SA: Turning Surplus into Sustenance
Understanding confusing food date labels can help reduce food waste, which is crucial as 10 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in South Africa. FoodForward SA, established in 2009, tackles hunger by redistributing quality surplus food to those in need, serving 985,000 people daily through 2,750 organisations. Join Andy…
Dr. Barbara Johnson on trauma, healing and overcoming life's challenges!
She's a beacon of light in trauma counselling and life coaching, someone whose approach goes beyond the traditional realms of psychology, counselling, or coaching. With over 45 years of dedicated experience in her field, she earned herself an honorary doctorate about a decade ago, truly a tribute to her lifelong…
Unlocking the Secrets of South Africa’s Top Earners: This is BrandMapp!!!
This week, on the Good Things Guy Podcast, Brent Lindeque interviews Brandon de Kock from BrandMapp. For over a decade, Brandon's been diving deep into the hearts and minds of the middle class and Top End South African adults, and he’s back with some incredible insights from the latest treasury…
Community Clean-Up Initiative Removes 4.5 Million Kilograms of Trash From River!
Tarryn Johnston founded Hennops Revival in November 2019, inspired by a devastating flood that severely affected the Hennops River area. Despite initial challenges and scepticism, Tarryn’s deep passion for the environment fuelled her commitment to cleaning up the river and its surroundings. In the last 4 years, Tarryn and her…
No one is coming to save us! This is how we make our communities BETTER!
Join us on the Good Things Guy podcast as we delve into the inspiring story of Better Fourways, a community-driven initiative founded by Susan Harwood and Raffi Carnicelli. Discover how this apolitical, non-profit organisation is taking active citizenry to the next level in Fourways, Johannesburg, by cleaning up, restoring, and…
High Five Fund
The High Five Fund, a charitable initiative born from a simple vision, aims to harness the power of small monthly donations from millions of South Africans to significantly impact five pillars of need, demonstrating that even the smallest contributions can create enormous positive change.
All About Namola - South Africa's most trusted "Don't Panic" Panic App!
In an ideal world, the need for a “panic button” app wouldn’t exist. But the reality is, in a country facing numerous challenges, quick access to emergency services is necessary. Namola is South Africa’s most trusted “Don’t Panic” safety App, keeping you safe anytime, anywhere! Their impactful stories have been…
Riaan Manser - My First African Adventure
In My First African Adventure, Riaan Manser allows the reader to relive the toil, excitement and occasional terror of his journey - negotiating the Sahara and Libyan deserts, learning French, Portuguese and Arabic, eating monkey, rat and bat, standing in front of the pyramids, being awarded the freedom of the…
Samantha Cowen on Burn Out and How To Deal With It.
On this week’s episode of the Good Things Guy podcast, we get to speak to Samantha Cowen about the pressing issue of burnout and effective coping mechanisms. In this insightful conversation, Sam shares her valuable insights and experiences, offering practical advice on navigating the complexities of burnout. Sam has extensive…
That JEFF Guy And What He's Getting Up To Now!!!
That JEFF guy created a life-changing community during lockdown. One that hundreds and thousands of South Africans joined to get help to look after their minds and bodies… but his name isn’t actually JEFF. That’s just what I used to call him. You see, JEFF is actually an acronym for…
Cupcakes of Hope - The Sweetest Way to Save a Life!
Cupcakes of Hope is a Non-Profit Company and a Public Benefit Organisation. Their main aim is to raise awareness and funds for families in need of medical assistance and they do this through our love of baking cupcakes. It is the sweetest way to save a life and to chat…
Aptihire: Innovation in the South African Job Market!
What started as a casual conversation about how unbelievable it is that lockdown has put universities and the world on pause ended up being the first step in creating UNLOCK - the “Uber” of tutoring - as I called it in my interview with one of the founders, Luke Tollman…
Courage to Care. Courage to Live. Courage to say NO!
MOT was started by Norwegian top athletes after the Winter Olympics in 1994 with the objective to prevent social problems in society. The MOT Concept is based on the purpose of creating a safer society by strengthening youth's robustness, awareness and courage - courage to live, courage to care and…
#DriveHope 2.0 is All About Small Acts With Big Impact!
Welcome to the new chapter of #DriveHope (2.0), where the smallest acts become the biggest catalysts for change - a reminder of compassion, community, and how the remarkable power of small gestures tend to have the biggest impact. The 2024 season of the Good Things Guy Podcast has just kicked…
Give a Little Thanks this Festive Season!
Although South Africa is a nation seeped in the spirit of Ubuntu, according to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) 2022 World Giving Index* the nation’s global generosity ranking has dropped since 2021. According to the study while global generosity grew, the country’s index score decreased by 6%, from a global…
Joy From Africa to The World!
Every year, the V&A Waterfront puts on a Christmas display that wows shoppers from around the world; they collaborate with local designers and artisans to give Christmas a proudly South African twist. And we have a representative from the V&A to chat about the campaign.
Flame, Friendship, and Flavour: Nando’s Mzansi Champions Unveil Their Epic USA Odyssey
In this episode of the Good Things Guy podcast, we dive into the vibrant journey of Khwezi Madlala and Lerato T, the fortunate winners of Nando’s Make the Table Bigger (MTTB) campaign. Launched on Freedom Day 2022, this initiative ignited a flame of exploration, inviting South Africans to collect stamps…