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At just 24 years old, Mikhail Edwards is showing what is possible when focus, curiosity and drive come together at the right moment. And this is only his beginning.  On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I chat with Mikhail, who has just completed his Master’s in Information Technology in an astonishing 10 months. Most people take two years to reach that milestone, but Mikhail managed it while working, lecturing and publishing research internationally, and he did it all with distinction. What makes his journey even more remarkable is that he did not study IT at school. His interest started in business and how systems operate behind the scenes, before evolving into a passion for technology and innovation. Since then, his academic path has moved fast, from a BCom in Informatics in 2022, to Honours by the end of 2023, and now a completed Master’s, with a PhD already underway. During his Master’s year, Mikhail also worked as an assistant lecturer, UX Lab coordinator and intern at the BMW IT Hub, where his research into artificial intelligence and cloud-based systems took shape. That work earned him a place presenting at an international conference in Portugal and later led to publication in a peer-reviewed journal, an achievement few reach so early in their careers. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

Hope is a word we use often, but this week’s episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque explores what it looks like when hope is backed by real action, accountability and a deep respect for human dignity. Chris Lomas is the founder and CEO of Hope4, and after connecting on LinkedIn, we jumped onto a Zoom call to talk about the work they have been doing around the world. Somewhere halfway through that conversation, I stopped him and said, “No, this can’t just be a Zoom chat. You have to come into studio.” Some stories deserve more time, more space and a proper microphone and Hope4 is one of them. On this week’s poddie, Chris joins me to unpack the incredible impact Hope4 has had internationally and, excitingly, right here in South Africa too. Guided by compassion and a deep respect for human dignity, Hope4 works in communities affected by poverty, human trafficking, conflict and natural disasters, offering both immediate relief and long-term, sustainable solutions that help people move from crisis to resilience. What stood out for me is how grounded their approach is. Hope4 believes that every person deserves dignity, security and a real opportunity to build a stable life, and they back that belief with transparency, strong local partnerships and community-driven action. As Chris explains, it is never just about aid, it is about empowerment, trust and lasting change. There is also a very special announcement in this episode. Hope4 is heading to Kilimanjaro, turning a tough climb into a powerful platform for hope, awareness and impact, and if you know anything about me, you know that mountain already has a special place in my heart. This conversation is full of heart, purpose and perspective. Watch it below: 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

The future is arriving fast. Faster than most of us can properly process. One minute you’re scrolling memes and making coffee, the next minute AI is writing essays, building businesses, changing industries and making people wonder what’s going to happen to the human part of the story. That’s why this week’s episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque feels so important. I sat down with Carmen Murray and had a conversation about the future. And AI. And business. And women. And neurology. Carmen is a "cultural translator and creative provocateur", building the bridge between business, humanity and the future. She equips organisations to turn uncertainty into opportunity, and in a world where AI is changing everything, her message is clear: the goal isn’t to compete with technology… it’s to collaborate with it. She believes our human potential is reached when we strengthen the qualities that make us irreplaceable... critical thinking, emotional sovereignty, creativity and foresight. In other words, becoming more human, not more robotic. And because it’s me… the conversation also goes to fun places. Ja, we chatted about numerology. Which of course means 11 makes an appearance. But there’s another message in this episode that really matters: the future doesn’t only need better technology, it needs better leadership, and that means more women in leadership. Carmen explains how organisations that embrace what women bring to leadership. Collaboration, adaptability and systems thinkin don’t just build better businesses; they build stronger, more sustainable ones. She calls it the Sprinkler Effect, where women’s leadership creates ripples of innovation and cultural transformation that extend far beyond the boardroom. This episode is hopeful, practical, energising, and feels like a deep breath. If you’ve been feeling uncertain about where the world is heading (even though it's only the start of the year), this conversation might help you reframe it all. It might remind you that AI doesn’t erase the human story. It amplifies it… if we choose to show up fully. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

In this week’s episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, something truly special is launching… and it’s been years in the making. Joining Brent in the studio is Good Things Guy editor Tyler Leigh Vivier as they officially launch The Helpers: South Africa’s first centralised, user-driven charity directory… and it’s live right now. Born during the height of COVID-19, when the Good Things Guy inbox was flooded with urgent messages from people needing food, shelter, safety, and support, Tyler created a simple charity list to help people find trusted organisations. But the need kept growing… and so did that list. Now, it has become something far bigger. The Helpers is a searchable directory connecting South Africans who need help with organisations that can provide it... and connecting those who want to help with causes that matter most, from GBV support and food security to education, cancer care and animal welfare. This platform isn’t about us, it’s about you. The helpers. The heroes. The healers. The people who still believe in showing up for one another. The Helpers is live. Share it. Use it. And help us connect kindness to action. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📆 New episodes drop weekly. 🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios. ❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count. The Helpers

Good news isn’t always light. It is brave, uncomfortable and deeply human. It lives in places where people are doing everything they can to give children a second chance at a childhood. On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with Pastors Steven and Sharon Lamprecht, the founders of Hopelands. What they have built is rooted in compassion, consistency and an unshakeable belief that every child deserves safety, dignity and love. Steven and Sharon bring a lifetime of experience into this work. After spending many years in the corporate sector, they transitioned into full-time ministry and have now served for more than 40 years. That journey eventually led them to Hopelands... a place that exists for babies and toddlers who have already experienced far too much, far too soon. Hopelands is based in Magaliesburg and is home to abandoned and vulnerable babies and toddlers. The home is approved by the Department of Health and the Department of Social Development and can accommodate up to 13 children between the ages of 0 and 3, from all races. At the moment, nine little ones fill the space with life, routine and care. Each child arrived with a story. One baby came to Hopelands when he was just three days old. The team did not know if he would survive. He was born with Crystal Meth in his system. Another baby, only a few weeks old, was found alone in a shack with nothing but water. No one knows how long she had been there. Another arrived with broken bones, barely two months old. And one little child, just four months old, arrived with cigarette burns covering his tiny body. When I went to give him a hug, I could feel the bumps all over him. His plushy little pyjamas, bright in colour, didn’t hide the horror of what he had been through. And yet, Hopelands is not defined by trauma. It is defined by what happens next. “Our heart is to ensure we raise these babies and toddlers to be champions, so they can dream again,” the Lamprechts say. That belief shapes every decision they make. It shows up in the structure, the care, the patience and the way each child is seen not for where they came from, but for who they can become. This episode forms part of our Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes you’ve nominated. Through this collaboration, we get to celebrate organisations doing extraordinary work and give them the recognition and airtime they deserve. Budget Insurance believes in backing the helpers. Known for offering simple, affordable cover that protects what matters, they’ve partnered with us because they understand something important: with Budget, good things come to good South Africans. Watch the episode below. Sit with the story. Share it. And when you’re done, let us know who you think we should highlight next. Drop a name in the comments or email us at [email protected].

It started as audio. It turned into a journey. And in 2025, it became something that felt like a home... a place where South Africans show up to tell their stories, share their humour, unpack their heartbreak and remind us all what goodness sounds like. This week, on the New Year’s episode of 'Good Things with Brent Lindeque', we’re celebrating the year that changed everything and spotlighting the voices that made this season unforgettable. It’s the New Year’s episode... a look back at 2025. A year where a podcast that started 11 years ago levelled up. Not just in production or in reach but in purpose. This year, Good Things went from a poddie to a poddie-and-viddie. Cameras switched on. Conversations deepened. The audience grew. And the response has been nothing short of incredible. “I have been podcasting for 11 years now. It’s how I started my career. This year, we levelled up the poddie by adding video. And it has been unreal. Absolutely fantastic. And we’ve interviewed the most amazing guests. So I’m looking back.” And what a year to look back on. There were conversations that held space for the soft and the serious. Helen Nicholson joined to talk about beating burnout and building resilience, a conversation that reminded so many listeners to take themselves off the back burner. Danny Painter arrived with honesty and vulnerability, getting real about grief, healing, and her life after loss, proof that pain can be a starting point, not a defeat. There was laughter that felt like medicine. Themba Robin brought humour and heart in equal measure, Barry Hilton reminded us why he remains comedy royalty, and Suzelle DIY sprinkled chaos and charm like only she can. The episodes felt like visits with friends, not interviews. And then the conversations that felt like landmarks. Robbie Brozin speaking about rebuilding Joburg, not from a place of despair, but from belief. South African business legends shared their lessons learned the hard way. Charities spoke about the important work they do. And TikTok superstars stepped off the screen to talk about the responsibility of influence and what it means to build a platform with intention. “This year has been the best. 2025 has been unreal. And I have had all the fun. Thank you for allowing me to do what I get to do.” This podcast is proof that South Africans are not waiting for permission to do good things. They are doing them already. Every guest, every story, every episode is another important conversation about who we are when we choose hope over cynicism. “It’s only going to get bigger and better in 2026.” So, as the year turns and the calendar shifts, one thing remains clear: the good news is not slowing down. The stories are waiting. The guests are lining up. The cameras are ready. And South Africa... there is so much more to come. Happy New Year. May 2026 meet you with courage, laughter, connection and opportunities that feel made just for you. The journey continues and the best chapters are still ahead. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at Primedia Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

It’s the first “Christmas Show” I have ever done! And it was flipping festive! On this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I’m joined in the studio by someone who plays a huge role behind the scenes every single day, our incredible Editor, Tyler Leigh Vivier. If you read Good Things Guy regularly, you already know her work. This time, though, we swapped keyboards for microphones and sat down together to mark a milestone moment. It’s our very first Christmas show in 11 years. The conversation is festive, honest and full of heart. We chat about the silly season, the magic (and madness) of December, and what Christmas looks like when your job is to find good news every single day. From there, we take a proper look back at the year that was at Good Things Guy… the moments that moved us, surprised us and reminded us why this work matters so much. We also unpack some of our most-read stories of 2025, reflecting on what resonated most with our readers and listeners. A quick heads-up for listeners: for about 10 seconds, we chat about Santa and one of our trendiest Santa-related articles of every year called “Here is The Most Magical Way to Explain Santa to Kids Without Them Feeling Lied To!”… so if you’ve got little ears nearby, you may want to skip from 2:50 to 3:00, and then jump straight back in. What makes this episode special isn’t just that it’s festive. It’s that it captures something deeper… gratitude for the journey, pride in the team, and genuine excitement for what’s still to come. Sitting across from Tyler, reflecting on how far Good Things Guy has grown, felt grounding and uplifting all at once. 11 years in, we’re still showing up. Still telling stories that matter. Still choosing optimism. And as this Christmas episode reminds us, the good things don’t slow down in December, they shine even brighter!

In this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down for a meaningful conversation about purpose, people and real impact. I chat to Kapish Singh, Corporate Social Investment Manager at the PPS Foundation, about what it truly means to invest in people and why purpose-led corporate social investment matters now more than ever. The conversation explores how kindness, intention and long-term thinking can create change that lasts... especially in South Africa. The PPS Foundation, established in 2016, focuses on advancing quality education, gender equality, decent employment, economic growth and innovation, aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. A strong emphasis is placed on expanding access to STEM education, empowering young people and supporting the sustainable development of South African communities. This episode is a reminder that when we invest in potential, we shape a stronger future, together. Learn more about the PPS Foundation or get involved here: https://ppsfoundation.pps.co.za. If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to like, subscribe and share it with someone who believes in the power of purpose and kindness. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by PPS. Filmed at Primedia Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

Some people renovate houses. Steve Baron somehow renovates your day. His YouTube channel Flipping Johannesburg has become one of my absolute favourites, and this week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I get to chat to the man behind it all. Steve left his career as a chartered accountant in 2022 to pursue something more creative and fulfilling: flipping houses. What began as a lockdown passion project has grown into a channel South Africans can’t stop watching. “During lockdown I decided to open up to my more creative side… I put together a proper portfolio and made short videos offering advice and tips,” he says. Since then, his videos have exploded... one has passed 3 million views, thanks to a mix of real-life renovation, dry humour, chaos and brilliant design. It’s Grand Designs with a proudly Joburg twist. In this episode, Steve and I chat about where it all started, how he manages projects and the unexpected side of YouTube fame: being recognised in public. He also shares some renovation tips and, completely unrelated, we discover what “clapping” and “clocking it” mean to Gen Z. More than DIY, Steve has built a community of dreamers, doers and creators. His story is a reminder that starting something new can change far more than just a home... it can change your whole life. A truly uplifting chat. Enjoy!

A mother’s love. A son’s courage. A community that refused to look away. In this week’s Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I sit down with Linna Ndlovu, the founder of Rising Stars ECD Centre, a small but mighty early childhood development centre built from pure heart. Linna’s story began long before the classrooms and crayons. It began with her son, Bryan, whose battle with Chronic Lung Disease once brought South Africans together during Stage 6 load shedding. His journey inspired the very foundation of Rising Stars, a space where mothers can finish school, return to work and know their babies are deeply cared for. This episode is brought to you through the Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we celebrate the unsung heroes you nominate. If you know someone doing incredible work, email us at [email protected], so we can share their story next. Good things come to good South Africans! 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New Budget Insurance episodes drop monthly. 🌍 Powered by Budget Insurance. Filmed at Rising Stars ECD Centre. 💙 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we dive into something genuinely exciting: Discovery has become the first health insurer in the world to reward you for sleep. Yes… sleep! And I get to unpack all of it with Robert Attwell, CEO of Discovery Insure. A couple of weeks ago, I joined the Discovery team at their media launch, where they announced their brand-new sleep benefit (going live in February 2026) and handed us the Oura Ring... making us the very first South Africans to try it. I’ve been wearing mine for a month now and I’m obsessed. Sure, my watch tracks a lot but the ring goes deeper: sleep cycles, readiness, temperature, recovery and all our sleeping habits. In this episode, Robert and I talk about: ✨ How the Oura Ring fits into Discovery’s ecosystem ✨ What the upcoming sleep benefits actually mean for South Africans ✨ Why good rest is directly linked to safer driving ✨ And how small lifestyle shifts can create massive positive change If you’re curious about sleep tech, Oura, Discovery, or how to turn rest into rewards… this episode is for you. Good Things Guy Article

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we shine a light on the incredible work of The Pitbull Sanctuary South Africa, a haven for dogs who have survived unthinkable abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Run by animal rescuer and photographer Chantelle Van Zyl, the sanctuary is home to 37 Pit Bulls (and one tiny Yorkie) who are learning to trust, heal and start over. In this candid conversation, Chantelle opens up about the heartbreaking realities these dogs arrive with… and the extraordinary transformations that follow. It’s raw, emotional and deeply inspiring... a powerful reminder of what compassion can achieve. This episode is brought to you through the Budget Insurance x Good Things Guy partnership, where we celebrate the unsung heroes you nominate. If you know someone doing incredible work, email us at [email protected] so we can share their story next. Good things come to good South Africans! And this sanctuary is proof! 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New Budget Insurance episodes drop monthly. 🌍 Powered by Budget Insurance. Filmed at The Pitbull Sanctuary South Africa. 💙 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I sit down with one of South Africa’s most respected journalists and authors, Mandy Wiener, to talk about her brand-new book, The Deal. It’s the real story behind the political negotiations that followed the 2024 elections, when South Africa stood on the edge of change. Mandy takes us behind the scenes... from private homes to secret meetings, where power, pressure and personality shaped the future of our democracy. We chat about what it was like sitting down with the President, what had to be removed from the book before it went to print, and yes… why Gayton McKenzie was running around his house naked. It’s smart, insightful and even funny. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at Primedia Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

This week on Good Things with Brent Lindeque, I sit down with Melusi Tshabalala, the creative mind behind Everyday Zulu. What started as daily Facebook posts has become a cultural movement, teaching isiZulu through humour, honesty and heart. We chat about language, laughter, and life as a modern South African. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them) 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.

From a broken childhood to building a purpose-driven business, Darren Morris, CEO of Lucky Hustle, joins me on "Good Things with Brent Lindeque" to share his inspiring journey. In this honest and uplifting conversation, Darren opens up about the challenges he faced growing up, the good people who helped him along the way, and how those experiences shaped his vision for an agency built on heart, kindness and meaning. It’s a story of resilience, hope and the power of choosing to do good... even when life doesn’t start out that way. 🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them). 📅 New episodes drop weekly. 🔥 Powered by Nando’s. Filmed at FLAME Studios. 💛 Stories that matter. Conversations that count.