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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.

Each episode features honest, uplifting conversations with people who are making a real difference... in big ways, small ways and everything in between. These are the stories that deserve to be heard: stories of resilience, kindness, innovation and hope.

This series is all about changing the narrative. Reminding us that there is so much good happening in South Africa. And that sometimes, we just need to turn up the volume on it.

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Let’s tell better stories. Together.
Weekly English South Africa Personal Journals · Daily News
111 Episodes
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Why Creativity is the Future of Business

There’s something inspiring about sitting down with people who are shaping the digital landscape in South Africa and beyond. On this week’s “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”, I had the privilege of chatting to Reece Meyer and Chae Francois from Ace Labs... a Cape Town-based creative agency that is proving…
24 Sep 26 min

Good Things Come to Good South Africans: A Garden of Hope at TNG Day Care

You nominated them. So we visited them to say thank you... and give them something to help. This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we visit TNG Day Care in Boschkop, a joyful, nurturing space built by Notombi and Tebogo. From babies to six-year-olds, the little ones here are…
17 Sep 4 min

From Grief to Groove: Joy Steffens Turns Heartbreak into House Music

This week’s episode is something truly special. I sat down with Joy Steffens, also known as Mammabear Joy, whose story captured South Africa’s hearts during lockdown. After tragically losing her son Dylan to cancer at just 22 years old, Joy decided to honour his dream of becoming a DJ. At…
10 Sep 20 min

Wilson Tauro on South Africa, Travel And Building Futures That Matter

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I get to sit down with Wilson Tauro, the Country Manager for Air France KLM, to talk about something really special. Wilson isn’t just passionate about flying people across the world, he’s passionate about South Africa itself. In our conversation, he shares…
26 Aug 21 min

The Hospice Turning a House into a Home for Dignity and Care

On this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with the incredible team behind Edenvale Care Centre Hospice: an organisation quietly doing life-changing work. From turning an old house into a warm, welcoming space to offering dignity, care and comfort during life’s most vulnerable moments, this registered…
19 Aug 6 min

She’s Cleaning Up a River and Changing Lives... Meet Tarryn Johnston

What started as a simple weekend clean-up has become one of South Africa’s most inspiring community movements. In this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with Tarryn Johnston – the powerhouse behind Hennops Revival – to talk about how she’s led the charge to clean up…
5 Aug 24 min

Good Things Come to Good South Africans: SARZA Gets the Spotlight

They’re not in it for fame or fortune; they’re in it to save lives. SARZA is made up of highly-trained volunteer 4x4 owners who drop everything when someone’s in trouble. From mountains to flood zones, they go where help is needed most. On this episode of Good Things with Brent…
29 Jul 6 min

From R700 to R1 Million: How Two Limpopo Friends Are Revolutionising Education

Two young men from a small village in Limpopo taught themselves to code, built an educational app with just R700 and a second-hand computer… and now they’ve received R1 million in funding and full support from Liberty’s #DriveHope initiative! Marvel Shibambu and Malunghelo Mathonsi created NOVAR, a free, social-media-style learning…
22 Jul 33 min

Cool Story Bru! Meet the South African Behind the Stories That Make Us Smile

You’ve seen the videos. You’ve shared the stories. Now meet the man behind Cool Story Bru... Austin Macaskill. In this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with the digital storyteller who’s captured South Africa’s heart, one bite-sized tale at a time. With over 610,000 followers and…
15 Jul 28 min

Drive Now, Text Later: The Campaign Turning Heads and Changing Habits

Put the phone down. Save a life. On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with Discovery Insure CEO Robert Attwell to unpack Drive Now, Text Later... a bold new campaign encouraging South Africans to stop texting while driving. It’s a national movement with one clear message:…
1 Jul 11 min

Proudly South African and Proudly Brilliant: Voices from the Summit

This episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque is packed with real conversations, powerful insights, and proudly local stories from entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers driving South Africa forward. From small business dreams to big industry wins… this is what building a better Mzansi looks (and sounds) like. Watch. Feel inspired…
17 Jun 39 min

Mike Sharman And Why He’s Betting on South Africa!

Mike Sharman has helped more brands go viral than any other agency in Africa. And in this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we dive deep into the mind behind the magic. From his early days of hustle to building Retroviral into a creative powerhouse, Mike shares what it…
10 Jun 29 min

Themba Robin Brings the Humour and the Heart

Join Brent Lindeque as he sits down with the brilliantly funny and proudly South African Themba Robin. The man dubbed “SA’s Attenborough” for his hilarious viral content and iconic voiceovers. From growing up in Gqeberha to becoming one of the country’s most loved creators, Themba opens up about fatherhood, creativity,…
3 Jun 32 min

From Chicken to Change: How Robbie Brozin Is Rebuilding Joburg

You know him as the co-founder of Nando’s but Robbie Brozin is so much more than just the guy behind the chicken. In this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, Robbie opens up about his passion for South Africa, his deep love for Johannesburg and the incredible work he’s…
27 May 37 min

The Viral #NOOZ Queen: Gugu Statu on Turning News Into Laughter!

She turned the chaos of lockdown into comedy gold... and we’ve been hooked ever since. Gugu Statu joins Brent on this week’s episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque to chat about her viral #NOOZ segment, how it was born from those infamous “Family Meetings”, and the creation of Bebe,…
13 May 17 min
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