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.
Dec 03, 2019•32 min0
Valenture Institute is an exciting new global, online education space set to offer South African learners a highly engaging and socially rich learning experience supported by expert tutors and mentors. The Institute’s mission is to evolve what it means to “go” to school by transforming physical limitations into digital opportunities. Robert Paddock is the ex Co-Founder of GetSmarter, an online education company that has educated over 90,000 working professionals from 134 countries around the wor...
Nov 05, 2019•15 min0
Nick Jordaan and James Boland join the Good Things Guy to chat about their two versions of their band… one in Afrikaans and one in English. It’s a crazy interview that will leave you laughing, and really wondering who actually writes the music!
Oct 29, 2019•13 min0
Morne Basson recently finished a crazy event where he ran 72 half marathons on a treadmill in 72 days to better a Guinness World Record while raising awareness for people suffering from Motor Neuron Disease. The passionate athlete opens up to Brent Lindeque about why raising awareness matters so much.
Oct 22, 2019•24 min0
Candice Mama met the Apartheid assassin who brutally took her father's life, but instead of hatred, she felt love and shared the experience in an open letter to SA, encouraging forgiveness. Since then she’s become a Forgiveness Advocate and been named Vogue Magazine's one of 33 Most Inspiring Women alongside Michelle Obama, Nicole Kidman and Malala, to name a few. Candice joins Brent Lindeque to speak about the moment she faced Eugene de Kock and how forgiveness has opened so many doors for her.
Oct 15, 2019•34 min0
Over the past decade, the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation has had a remarkable impact on the people and communities in which it works. Through dedication, collaboration and a commitment to creating positive change, the incredible foundation continues to build on previous achievements to create a South Africa we can all be proud of. The Executive Director of the Foundation - Chantelle Oosthuizen - has joined Brent in studio with two of her students.
Oct 08, 2019•26 min0
This week, Brent Lindeque sits down to talk with one of South Africa's top consumer journalists, Wendy Knowler. She has weekly radio shows on 702, East Coast Radio and Cape Talk, and also writes weekly print and online columns for TimesLive, Daily Dispatch and Weekend Post. Brent and Wendy talk about the power of social media; company culture and overflowing email inboxes in this episode of Good Things Guy. Wendy's website
Oct 01, 2019•35 min0
Cupcakes of HOPE is a South African Non-Profit Company who’s aim is to raise awareness and funds for families in need of medical assistance, and they do this all through the love of baking cupcakes. They've several events during the year but their main event is hosting South Africa’s National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer every September. This is an entirely community-driven project and an amazing event that brings the whole community together for an awesome cause! Sandy Cipriano (Aunty Sandy),...
Sep 24, 2019•23 min0
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 African who is unbelievably passionate about our country, and a voice that we need to hear right now. ...
Sep 17, 2019•42 min0
This episode of Good Things Guy is not Brent Lindeque's usual format. He continues to highlight crimes against South Africa's women and children, following one of our darkest weeks. The TEARS Foundation's founder Mara Glennie joins Brent in studio to talk about the crisis, and how TEARS is helping those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse. It's an important listen. TEARS Foundation
Sep 10, 2019•24 min0
Parts of South Africa are on fire, women are being raped, violently beaten and murdered & numerous children have been kidnapped. But that was just Monday this week. When you think about what is going on in SA, it is easy to get lost in negativity, and the anger. But this is what we need to do feel to figure out how we fix it, together! Danny Painter and Philicity Reeken - two powerhouse women from Jacaranda FM - have joined me in studio to start the conversation, and understand the current s...
Sep 03, 2019•33 min0
On an evening in December 1994, an extraordinary event took place in Alison’s ordinary life. She was abducted by two men and taken to the outskirts of the coastal city of Port Elizabeth in South Africa, where they raped and brutally assaulted her. She was stabbed in the abdomen more than 30 times and her throat was slit from side to side. The men left her for dead in the bushes. But somehow she lived. Somehow she was able to find her way back to the road where she collapsed. A car finally stoppe...
Aug 20, 2019•26 min0
At GREEN HOME, sustainability is their passion, their vision and their daily work. They exist to supply South Africa with a great range of environmentally friendly food packaging in the best way they can. They are here to change some trends, rewrite some rules and usher in a big-picture-thinking way of serving food on the go. And Guy Cronje has joined Brent Lindeque to chat about why biodegradable packaging is so important in South Africa (and around the globe).
Aug 13, 2019•16 min0
GirlCode strives to alleviate South Africa’s high unemployment rate through targeted technology skills and capacitation initiatives, including a GirlCoder Club, workshops and a Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) accelerator. They facilitate collaboration between women from divergent backgrounds in creating innovative and sustainable solutions. They believe that the more women who get involved with technology, design, development and leadership, the more successful and diverse companies a...
Aug 06, 2019•18 min0
Kirsten Landman is a professional offroad and hard enduro rider from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She's been riding since the age of 8 and turned professional at the age of 22. What started as just fun with her family, has now turned into Kirsten making history and a name for herself worldwide in the hard enduro racing scene! Competing in major international events, the talented rider has become the first female to finish races such as Redbull Romaniacs, Redbull Sea to Sky, Redbull Megawatt 111,...
Jul 30, 2019•20 min0
Alfred Adriaan is a well rounded, hilariously funny and relatable comedian and his comedy is deeply rooted in everyday life. He's been nominated for 5 South African Comics Choice awards in only 4 years. He has also performed to international audiences in New York City at the Broadway Comedy club as well as the New York Comedy club in Manhattan and was invited to perform at the prestigious Sydney and Perth Comedy festivals in Australia. He is also known for acting in the KykNet movie Hospitaal op...
Jul 23, 2019•46 min0
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.
Jul 16, 2019•25 min0
In 2005, Shaun Hide was knocked down on the highway after experiencing trouble with his vehicle. He was dragged for approximately 900 meters and spent 3 months in hospital. Shaun's led a relatively normal life since then and achieved so much with a 'broken' body, even learning to walk on his own. But a few months ago things started going horribly wrong and Shaun began losing feeling in his legs and is now confined to a wheelchair. The remarkable Shaun joined Brent Lindeque in studio to chat abou...
Jul 09, 2019•47 min0
AlphaCode Incubate is inviting start-ups with game-changing business ideas in financial services to become part of AlphaCode. Eight businesses will each qualify for a R2 million package. It’s like a real life Shark Tank for small businesses, with BIG ideas! Andile Maseko joins Brent Lindeque to chat about last year’s competition and how the businesses have grown in the past few months (adding jobs to our economy as well as new innovative ideas to the business space). 2019 applications were meant...
Jun 18, 2019•22 min0
James de Villiers, a journalist at Business Insider has created an Instagram video series where he shoots 1 minute videos with inspirational South Africans. James joined Brent Lindeque in studio today to discuss his series and also what inspires him about South Africa!
Jun 11, 2019•13 min0
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 Di...
Jun 04, 2019•13 min0
This week we’re getting a little sporty but it’s not that different because it’s also sport with a bit of good! joberg2c is riding the off-roads less travelled and trails never explored across four provinces of South Africa. It is sharing a passion for mountain biking with those who love riding. The communities, the trails, the landscapes and the feast of flavours all conspire to make this a journey for the soul. Craig Wapnick, a passionate mountain biker and an ex-advertising guy joins Brent Li...
May 28, 2019•15 min0
'Does God hate Gays' and 'Where are our gay South African role models' are just a few episode titles of SKEEF, a new South African documentary series that sets out to expose the realities of being LGBTI+ in South Africa. This Afrikaans documentary is a raw representation of modern Queer life – the highs, the lows, and even the high heels! The harsh backlash that dating show, 'Boer soek ‘n vrou' recently received after introducing a gay farmer, as well as the recent reports of Brunei enacting str...
May 21, 2019•19 min0
Jason Greer is an accomplished Master of Ceremonies, TV presenter, actor, voice artist and current host of 'The Bachelor SA’ - the very popular dating and relationship reality show. And being the final of the Bachelor SA this week, Jason joins Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque in studio to chat about it - and to possibly even dish some inside info...
May 07, 2019•27 min0
If you've heard of Shark Tank, 90 Rules for Entrepreneurs, or the Beancounter then you would have heard of Marnus Broodryk... an entrepreneur, best selling author & massive advocate for small businesses in South Africa. He joins Brent Lindeque in the JacPod studio... Watch video · sme africa website
Apr 30, 2019•24 min0
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!
Apr 16, 2019•35 min0
On 23 November 2018, an armed gang opened fire on Lyle Houldsworth, a construction manager paying employees after a project. Lyle was rushed to hospital where doctors treated him for heavy wounds in his throat. The prognosis was unknown, doctors hoped that he would survive but knew that he would face a long road to recovery, and may never speak again. It was one of the toughest interviews I have ever done... and only because I was holding back the tears, but both Lyle and his wife Bronwyn joined...
Apr 09, 2019•27 min0
Life is the best gift you can give. It’s why TELL (Transplant Education for Living Legacies) helps educate South Africans about organ and tissue donation. TELL was created with heart, for hearts (and other organs). One of the founders, Fawn Rogers, joins Brent Lindeque in studio to discuss her first hand experience, having received a life-saving lung transplant. This not only gave her a second chance at life, but it places her in the unique position to make a difference in the transplant communi...
Apr 02, 2019•27 min0
The Children’s Hospital Trust has just launched a campaign aiming to raise R150-million over the next two years for projects and programmes to help heal the children of The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The campaign launched with a tragic true story about the Weber family who lost their 2-year-old son Conner who drowned in a bucket filled with water stored outside the house during the drought in Cape Town. Chantel Cooper - the Head of Fundraising and Communications at the Children’...
Mar 19, 2019•25 min0
In this day & age of the 21st century one would think that all credible world first explorations have been done... but they haven’t. Over the past decade, Riaan Manser has re-written the definition of tenacity & become the epitome of courage & determination. Riaan rose to prominence on becoming the first person to cycle around the perimeter of Africa and had gone on to the wildest expositions from circumnavigating Madagascar to kayaking from Africa to New York. He joins Brent in stud...
Mar 05, 2019•33 min0
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