Good Things with Brent Lindeque

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 Hollywood legends, tackling challenges, handling rejection, and breaking into the global fi...

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 du Plessis on the Good Things Guy podcast to discuss their impactful wo...

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 commitment to learning and growth. Her work is revolutionizing the way we perceive and...

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 report and BrandMapp's newly released survey. For those who don’t know, BrandMapp is an independent land...

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 team have cleaned up over 4.5 million kilograms of waste, logged 26,000...

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 maintaining public spaces. Hear firsthand how Susan and Raffi believe...

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. High Five Fund Website · All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

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 featured in numerous articles on Good Things Guy over the years, showcasing instances w...

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 Red Sea in Egypt, feeding hyenas mouth to mouth, and standing on the highest, as well as...

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 skills and expertise as a consciousness and recovery coach. Through her...

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 an organisation that was started by a guy called Johno Meintjes, and we have him on the Good Things Guy podcast toda...

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 a little bit more about the organisation. I am joined by Sandy Cipriano and Dr Natache Daniels. Listen to the full interview here:...

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 in 2020. But that was 4 years ago, and Luke has been up to something else since then… yes he has started something new, something...

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 courage to say no. And on this week's Good Things Guy podcast we get to speak to MOT South Africa's...

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 off, and to celebrate, we got to sit down with Rindy Janse Van Rensburg to offer a glimpse into the heart...

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 ranking of 21 in 2020 to 87 in 2021. A spokesperson for the Charities Aid Foundation Sou...

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. All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

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 from Nando’s restaurants nationwide for a chance to embark on an epic adventure to the USA in J...

When Mr D and Pick n Pay came together to introduce a novel grocery delivery service, I never imagined that a simple R500 voucher could turn into a heartwarming story of generosity and support for South Africa. This is my story about how a small gesture grew into something much more profound, all thanks to a partnership between Mr D and Pick n Pay and the incredible work of my friend, Samantha Per...

The origins of #DriveHope trace back to a heartfelt plea shared on Facebook in 2019. Karen Denny, a compassionate soul with a penchant for making a difference, stumbled upon a post that would tug at her heartstrings and spark a movement that is making waves across South Africa. It was in the backdrop of her mind that Jeremy Mansfield's Christmas Wish campaign served as an unintentional source of i...

Pascale Du-Toit-Henke was a first-year university student when she decided she wanted to use her skills to give back. She realised how hard it was to find places within her area to go and volunteer. This was when she decided to found the Brownie Points platform that would help link people to volunteering opportunities. The Brownie Points platform adds value to the nonprofit chain by providing mone...

It’s Wills Month and Capital Legacy and Good Things Guy are urging South Africans to recognise the significance of well-drafted Wills for legacy preservation and family care. Capital Legacy · All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

Amidst danger and chaos, a South African's unwavering courage shone through as he risked everything - including his life - to save his cherished four-legged companions. Kobus Olivier, a former South African Cricketer and a devoted father to four cherished dogs found himself plunged into a nightmarish reality as the spectre of a Russian invasion loomed large. His remarkable journey, beautifully cap...

He is a three-time, stage four brain cancer survivor who overcame all the odds of beating cancer whilst at the same time competing in some of the world’s toughest endurance events, including six Ironman triathlons in that time. He is an expert on the power of the brain, change management, authenticity, and understanding how to overcome literally anything. He is an incredibly inspirational South Af...

It’s a story that rocked the nation. On the 2nd of May 2018, the Pink Ladies (an organisation for Missing Children in South Africa) issued a kidnapped child alert after it was alleged that a domestic worker took a Baby named Eden, tied on her back with a light blue blanket, for a walk… and did not return to the family home in Brackendowns, Alberton. The nation watched with heartbreak as the minute...