Good Things Guy [2018 - 2021 episodes]

On Thursday 27 September, Karen Landi became a crime statistic. Apparently, 1 out of 10 hijack victims are taken and assaulted. That day her number was up. Her story is heartbreaking, tragic and somehow inspiring. She refuses to be a victim of this crime. She refuses to change the way she sees our country and our people because of 3 men who chose to viciously beat, assault and terrorise her. She believes those 3 men do not make up South Africa and she joins the Good Things Guy on Jacpod to tell us her story of survival and hope.

South Africa's facing a tough time when it comes to charity… we've almost become numb to the reality of what our country has to deal with every single day, but it is still our reality. If we want better neighbourhoods, we need to be better neighbours. Kelly McGillivray has been working hard to get Tyrone Shabalala, a future rugby legend from Fourways High, to a rugby tour in the UK that could kick off his entire career… but has realised that it’s tougher to raise money than we think. Kelly & Tyrone join the Good Things Guy to chat about the rugby tour, and the state of giving in SA! Click here to help Tyrone

Four Grade 6 school boys came together to collect unused sports kits for kids at underprivileged schools in South Africa. Recently they gave 13 full cricket kits to a club in Alexandra. Brothers, Somaan Khan and Aazan Khan, Ross Garrett and Michael Adamson have now set up Play It Forward Jozi, to make a difference. The friends join the Good Things Guy to chat about doing good & inspiring other young South Africans in the process.

Richard Mulholland kicked off his career as a rock n roll roadie, then started South Africa's largest presentation firm, Missing Link and co-founded 21Tanks, SA's first perspective lab. Richard is a highly regarded international speaker. He’s written books; spent time on various radio and TV shows and has a Youtube channel that is quickly gaining traction. We chat to him about what he's currently up to, if he thinks South Africa is in fact a good news story… and how he feels about his latest talk getting millions of views online.

The Glass Recycling Company is South Africa’s official organisation for promoting glass recycling. Their core objective is to keep glass alive by promoting the practice of recycling and reusing this environmentally friendly packaging. But did you know that recycling glass could also create employment for yourself? The Glass Recycling Company joins me in studio to chat about why recycing glass matters! Website

Poverty is like a punishment for a crime you didn’t commit… especially when we look at the children who suffer these circumstances. Every single child deserves to be loved, to be taken care of… & to enjoy Christmas time. And with just over 3 months to go… we need to start collecting now! The Santa Shoebox Project, is an awesome initiative that features this week on the Good Things Jacpod. Take a listen... Find out more here

In 2013, she was hosting a birthday lunch for her husband, the insurance entrepreneur Douw Steyn, and one of the guests was Zelda La Grange, former PA to Nelson Mandela. From a casual chat on that day, came the inspiration for an idea that's since turned into a global phenomenon of goodwill and positive change: 67 Blankets for Mandela Day. Carolyn Steyn, an accomplished actress, business woman and founder of 67 Blankets for Mandela Day joins Brent in studio to chat about her incredible journey. Website · Facebook page

This week on the Good Things Guy podcast, Brent Lindeque chats to a lawyer who majors in the South African Constitution. The biggest thing Brent has learnt about the current “Land expropriation without compensation” debate is that many South Africans have NO IDEA how our Constitution works, or what our Constitution is actually about. So join him as he asks the questions that we need answers to and tries to unpack the current uncertainty in SA.

South Africa’s very own friendly neighbourhood Spiderman - also know as “Spinnekop” - is running 1500km from Pretoria to Namibia, setting a new world record in the process for the longest distance in a superhero costume! Spinnekop, better known as Eric Kevin Nefdt - an Estate Agent, family man, aspiring Adventurer and proud Organ Donor - caught up with the Good Things Guy just prior to setting off on this crazy adventure.

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. Tshemba Foundation website

For Joey Evans, participating in extreme racing isn’t just a question of passion, it’s first and foremost a story of determination. The incredible South African made headlines after beating all the odds following a terrible accident and went from a paraplegic to racing the actual Dakar. And now he’s joining Terence Marsh from red lined motoring adventure on a 400 km cross country race. Both adrenaline junkies join the Good Things Guy in studio to chat about their story and their next adventure. Find out more here

The history of LEGO spans nearly 100 years… but it’s actually never had a real footprint in South Africa. Many retailers have stocked the product but now for this first time on the African continent… an official LEGO Certified Store is opening in Joburg. Brent Lindeque chats to Robert Greenstein, founder of the company behind the move, about all the good things we can look forward to.

The Special Kneads Café in Johannesburg was started by a mother who wanted better opportunities for her special needs daughter. Kim Rundle was inspired by a doggy daycare her daughter worked at and decided to follow in its unique footsteps. The doggy daycare was set up as a way for special needs teens to find work and Kim wanted to create the same environment for adults who needed work too. Kim joined Brent Lindeque to chat about her journey of opening up the Special Kneads Café.

6000 people, 9 countries and over 500 events are happening around Africa to clean up our continent! Africa’s biggest clean up operation has just been launched (with most of the clean-ups taking place in South Africa!) Blake Dyason, the founder of “Act for Change Africa” joins the Good Things Guy to tell us more about the initiative and how we can get involved!

Just a little over a month ago, a predator park owner was distraught to discover four of his beloved big cats were poisoned in the early hours of a Friday morning. Justin Fernandes posted an emotional video on his personal Facebook page showing how he discovered three poisoned lions and a tiger at their Jugomaro Predator Park in Limpopo. Describing it as the worst nightmare of his life, Justin wasn’t sure how he would move forward after that night. But he has! Justin joins The Good Things Guy to chat about how the park is picking up the pieces from here.

Xolani Luvuno, an amputee runner who inspired millions of South Africans with his strength and determination joins Brent Lindeque to chat about his cancer treatment, his battle with drugs, and getting to the finish line at the Comrades 2018. Plus, he shares details on his next epic challenge. Pic of Xolani and Brent in studio — JPG (68.1 KB)

Former Mr South Africa, John Owens joins Brent to discuss life since holding the title. He's been very busy promoting worthy causes which see him stripping down to very little in public at times! John also shares how he was bullied as a teenager at school and how this impacted his life.

Listen as Brent Lindeque delves into who the "real" bad guys are, how Mandy Wiener deals with intimidation when speaking to thugs, gangsters and corrupt officials and how the average South African can help fight corruption and state capture. This is us finding the good things in her new book #MinistryOfCrime.

Baby Eden, the 13-month-old who was kidnapped a month ago, and his mom join Brent Lindeque in studio to discuss where to from here? He finds out how she's picking up the pieces and finding good things again.

The Good News Guy Brent Lindeque has your quick fix on the good things happening right now! It's the Good Things Bulletin Report. Website