Good Things with Brent Lindeque 📺

The Tshemba Foundation gives medical professionals (local and abroad) the chance to give back to the community, help those in dire need of medical attention, and find their love of the art of medicine again.

Their volunteer programme at Moditlo private game reserve is one of a kind.

Medical specialists stay at the five-star doctor's refuge free of charge while they explore Hoedspruit and work at the Tintwalo Hospital and affiliated clinics.

Barbara Mcgorian joins the Good Things Guy in studio to chat about the amazing initiative that's bringing "Greys Anatomy" to our part of the world. Doctors Take Leave of Purpose, Give Back to SA’s Most Vulnerable Communities · All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

What happens when two hosts get inside the same studio to chat about podcasting, South Africa and all the good things in-between?

They realise that perspective, kindness and communication can change the world!

Yup… the future of podcasting is that it is the perfect medium to talk, listen and make a positive difference!

Listen as Brent Lindeque gets interviewed (and interviews) Kev Sanders, a fellow South African do-gooder and content creator! All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

Daniel Weber and his family are sharing a tragic story about their 2-year-old son Conner to increase awareness towards raising funds for the Hospital via The Children’s Hospital Trust.

Connor passed away after drowning in a bucket filled with water stored outside the house during the droughts in Cape Town.

“We rushed to the Emergency Centre at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, a memory spanning a few crucial minutes of anxiety as we hurried through passages with other families, children, medical equipment, an air of hope and, thankfully, dedicated medical professionals everywhere.”

Connor had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Hospital, where the family spent five crucial days hoping to save Connor before he devastatingly passed on.

“Although our child passed away, we will always remember and be thankful to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital. From the Doctors who provided such specialist care that it felt like Connor was the only child in the ward in a busy Hospital, to the amazing Nurses who prayed and sang with us every night”.

The Weber family, courageous in the memory and celebration of their son’s life, is sharing their child’s story to increase awareness towards raising funds for the Hospital via The Children’s Hospital Trust. All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

Devon Brough’s life has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride.

The son of a member of the 70's all-girl band Clout should've been living his best life, but has spent the majority of his adult existence caged in a prison of fear, engulfed in a darkness so dense he could barely see himself putting one foot in front of the other.

An unending battle with alcoholism and addiction held Devon in a crippling cycle of resentment, shame and guilt. He felt separate and apart from life… and the people in it. Many times he just wanted to escape reality and hide from the world.

But Devon is a survivor and his mess has become his message as he now coaches South Africans into finding themselves and living their purpose!

“Looking back at my life so far, the darkest times and places have become the most beautiful. Why? Well, because there is something quite magical about the dark. That’s where things grow.”

Listen to what could be the most inspirational thing you hear today! All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

Author Constantinos Carastavrakis, known to his friends as Costa, talks to Brent Lindeque about his life story: growing up Greek and gay in Joburg; suffering trauma and falling into a devastating crystal meth addiction.

From Meth Addiction to Marathons: It's a South African story of healing. Costa brings light and humour to the darkness of addiction and shows that true body, mind and spirit recovery is possible for anyone who cares enough to heal themselves. All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

In a recent survey conducted in January 2022, the majority of South Africans indicated that they save less than 15% of their salaries, while 35% indicated that they don’t save at all.

This means many South Africans will not be able to retire (or else have to lower their standard of living considerably) as there will not be funds to rely on. This scenario usually paints a gloomy picture, as people will have to work for longer or become dependent on their children.

Discovery is hoping to change that mindset for future leaders of tomorrow, and I cannot shout loud enough how important this campaign is!

Jennifer Arense from Discovery has joined us today to chat about retirement and how Discovery hopes to help us! Not sure who needs to hear this, but you need to start saving for retirement. · All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

The South African National Blood Service and Western Cape Blood Service recently came together to showcase how they intend to save more lives using drone technology.

That’s right… blood will be delivered by drones in South Africa!

Jonathan Louw, CEO of the South African National Blood Service, joined Brent Lindeque in studio to chat about blood in SA as well as this new incredible technology. All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

Poverty is like a punishment for a crime you didn’t commit… especially when we look at the children who suffer these circumstances. Every child deserves to be loved, taken care of, and enjoy Christmas time. Every child deserves a Santa Shoebox! 

The Santa Shoebox Project was started in 2006 as a way for people to provide gifts to children who often go without during the festive season. The first roll-out saw just 180 gift boxes distributed to children in need. In 2020, that number crossed the 1 million mark.

The Project, which is now in its 16th year, is an inspiring community initiative that collects uniquely personalised gifts for underprivileged children. Equally, the project is about parents teaching their own children the Joy of Giving.

“When a donor pledges a Santa Shoebox, they promise a child the gift of self-worth and fulfilled potential. These are so much more than “just” a shoebox; each donor fills a decorated shoebox with 8 required items – a toothbrush and toothpaste, soap and a facecloth, school supplies, a toy, sweets and an outfit of clothing.”

The Santa Shoebox team joined the Good Things Guy Podcast to discuss the awesome initiative as well as this year's theme: Let the haves share the love! All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

There are no words that have been invented to explain what it’s like to lose a child. The nightmarish heartache of it. The unexplainable trepidation that follows. The child may be gone, but the years the child were meant to live remain behind, solid in the mind like an aging ghost.

There are no words.

Natalie Beveridge is a mother who recently lost her child “Tiny the Mighty”, but a mother who has also put all her focus and energy into honouring her son by inspiring hope.

She joins Brent Lindeque on this week’s Good Things Guy podcast to tell her story. Honouring Tiny The Mighty’s legacy by inspiring hope · All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦

There are the cutest teddy bears being made locally which not create jobs but also much-needed awareness for Rare Diseases South Africa.

The Rare Bear Project is all about supporting their community. From providing support to families with rare diseases, to creating jobs and income-generating opportunities to the women of Kya Sands. 100% of any income goes straight back into this project.

Megan Hunter joins Brent Lindeque in studio to chat more about the incredible project, and what else Rare Diseases South Africa does. Crochet bears are creating jobs and helping those with rare diseases. · All about South Africa's Good News Podcast! ❤️🇿🇦