The Good Stuff: Recent Episodes
CliffCentral.com
Brent Lindeque, the good news guy, has been spreading positivity since his South African Random Act of Kindness #neknomination went viral. Showcasing all things positive, 'The Good Stuff' aims to put a smile on people's dials and provide a welcome relief from the daily grind. With compelling and inspirational interviews and a healthy dose of humour, Brent searches for good news stories from around the world every week.
The #LekkerBekkers and #BrenDrew from My Kitchen Rules South Africa hang out in studio to chat about the show and all the behind the scenes moments.
Imagine needing to get a double lung transplant twice in the space of 10 years! Today’s guest, Alice Vogt - the only person in South Africa to have a double lung transplant twice - joins us to chat about her journey.
What would you do if a deadly Mozambique Spitting Cobra latched onto your finger while in bed at a swanky lodge in South Africa… hundreds of kilometres from any emergency assistance? After a year of rehabilitation, John Frankiskos joins us in studio to share his inspirational story of survival.
Brent and Kerri catch up on all the good things happening in and around SA, and welcome Afro rock duo Stones and Bones in to studio to find out what they are doing to diversify different genres of music and put a new fresh spin on entertainment.
Catch up on Brent's #MKRSA journey, NYC adventure, and the real PigSpotter joins the team in studio.
Brent goes live all the way from New York City, while Kerri holds the fort in SA at the studio, together with our Modern Day Elves from The Santa Shoebox Project. We also touch base with the ladies from Huddle Up and find out what incredible things they are doing to change lives for good. And we are Proudly South African in our Top 5 Stories... flying our flag high!
This week Brent and Kerri catch up on the #MKRSA journey, Abu Dhabi trips, a Cape Town food project and bring you the top 5 good news stories. Plus they chat to the team from the Breast Health Foundation and Huddle Up.
Brent and Kerri catch up on the trending good news stories. They also chat to two young men who are bringing food and innovation together - listen as they share their creation on the show.
Brent and Kerri chat to the ladies from SACAP about making a difference through positive change with the help of psychology and their initiatives. Plus the latest good news stories from around the country.
Andrew Ross joins Brent Lindeque & Kerri Stein in studio to chat about 'My Kitchen Rules South Africa' (#MKRSA) and their instant restaurant night.
From the vote of no confidence to celebrating Women’s Day. Brent and Kerri find all the good stuff for you.
Celebrating 3 years of The Good Stuff, 31 days 'til Spring... and only 19 working weeks left of 2017 to make good things happen!
Brent and Kerri chat to an extreme adventurer, as well as a corporate creating employment for South African youth... while still bringing you the only good news charting show in South Africa.
Brent, Kerri and the #Move4Goodness team dedicate their entire show (plus 7 minutes) to dancing for Madiba... and raising LOADS of money.
Bell Pottinger, losing weight and racism. Finding the good stuff in all our current news!
Brent and the girls from Huddle Up chat to Mark Grobbler, a man who started an empowerment program after his friend Alison was abducted outside her home by two men who raped, stabbed and disemboweled her, finally slashing her throat to make sure she was dead. She survived and inspired him to help women across South Africa not find themselves in the same situation.
Brent and Kerri interview incredible women doing amazing things for South Africans that need it most… plus they bring you the top 5 trending good news stories and a travel catch up.
Brent and Kerri speak to S’onqoba Maseko - COO of the Sifiso Learning Group. They also give you all the information you need to know about the Garden Route fires… and how to help.
Brent and Kerri bring you the top trending good news stories from around the world. They also find out how Wipro and the IDC are partnering together to create technology access for rural school learners.
Brent and Kerri speak to internationally renowned psychic medium, John Edward - ahead of his upcoming tour to South Africa. They also chat to Khanyi Madlala who is collecting 100 blankets for the homeless.
Brent and Kerri feature Love Life; Gift Life - a team of girls changing Organ Donation in South Africa. They also chat to musician Laura G... and the Huddle Up Girls pop in for a catch-up.
A trip to Istanbul, a South African business leader and a band. Brent and Kerri chat to Bongani Chinkanda, director of the agency Elevator... and Jerry from Joburg band Jerry and the Bandits.
Brent and Kerri get to chat to Dominique Little and Rozette Botha… incredible South African women doing good! Plus they bring you the Top 5 good news stories and try unpack the good stuff around the current state of the nation.
Brent and Kerri chat to Craig Wapnick, founder of Joberg2C… plus they bring you the Top 5 good news stories and try unpack the good stuff around the current state of the nation.
Brent is back from his whirlwind trip in India with some incredible stories to share... plus Grant Gibbs and Darren Smith from HippoRoller.org pop in to chat about their amazing project.
Brent sits down in his hotel studio (and pool) to chat to bloggers, vloggers and influencers from around the world (with hundreds and thousands of followers) currently on the Kerala Blog Express.
Brent and Kerri bring you the only trending good news chart in South Africa - plus they chat to a bunch of people running around Joburg in purple speedos!
Brent and Kerri bring you the only trending good news chart in South Africa - plus they chat to Justin Zietsman from Khusela iKhaya Project and David Shields from GEM Projects… two amazing initiatives doing good!
Brent Lindeque talks to Robby Kojetin about his new book, gets the top 5 charting good news from Kerri - and V from The Voice pops in to chat about her audition.
Brent and Kerri bring you the only trending good news chart in South Africa... plus they get to chat to Dale Carolin - Senior Executive of Marketing for Consol Glass - about the amazing work they are doing. Female country band Mitzy George then pop in to give us an acappello set.
Brent and Kerri bring you the only trending good news chart in South Africa - plus they chat to a girl who is bringing self defence to the underprivileged.
Brent and Kerri bring you the only trending good news chart in South Africa - plus they chat to Jason Greer… South Africa’s favourite game-show presenter.
Brent and Kerri bring you the only trending good news chart in South Africa, plus they chat to Lee den Hond, who tells about the extreme measures she takes for charity!
Brent and Kerri bring you the only trending good news chart in South Africa - plus they chat to David Brown, marketing manager for JAM South Africa, who tells us how we can end hunger in our lifetime.
Brent and Kerri bring you the only trending good news show in South Africa - plus Samke Mhlongo-Ngwenya, Mark Sham and Mark Khan join the team to give us healthy tips and habits to make 2017 your best year yet!
Ryan Botha saving a human, elephants asking for help, a grieving student achieving 6 distinctions… Robby Kojetin, Catherine Constantinides and all the good stuff in-between.
Good news, good things and good old Brent Lindeque and Kerri Stein look back at the top 15 good news stories of the year, as well as chat to The CEO SleepOut and Goodbye Malaria.
Taxi drivers doing good, an update to #RAK16, a quick chat to Riaan Manser, plus the Huddle Up girls bring a special guest in. All this and your top 5 good news stories for the week!
Global movements started in SA, children's hospitals worthy of global awards, and initiatives that should be global. This is all your good stuff for this week!
Brent and Kerri speak to Rusty Labuschagne, who was wrongfully imprisoned in an African jail and is now using his journey to inspire others. Plus the usual catch-up of good news stories from around the globe.
The good things about dam levels at the Vaal, South Africans coming together in crisis, amazing SA documentaries winning awards, and Olympic athletes being honoured for their incredible talents!
The good things about the rain, a new awesome way to save elephants, stores opening on the streets for those in need, and local paediatric surgeons who have started a non-profit organisation to help sick, underprivileged children… this is your good stuff for this week!
Epic Flashmobs, a South African woman who is going to Mars forever, and an update on Caylum going to Boston... a baby who has captured South Africa’s hearts. This is your good stuff for this week!
Brent and Kerri chat to Colin and Justin from the Dootch Fund Bursary, which is helping students get through tertiary education, as well as Sam Le Roux from Cornerstone Woman - an organisation that helps women out of abusive situations. Paige and Kirst then bring a guest for Huddle Up!
Brent and Kerri chat to Shabeer Jhetam, CEO of The Glass Recycling Company… a company that is incredibly proud to celebrate this decade of hard work and commitment to glass recycling. Find out why recycling is such an important habit and how to actively embraces this practice. They also chat to Gaven Sinclair who has just finished a year of cycling from Cape to Cairo for charity!
Brent and Kerri chat to Michael Stevens from Jumping Kids… a registered not-profit that provides prosthetic solutions to those who need it most, disadvantaged children and some of those incredible kids who participated in the Paralympics recently… winning gold! They also speak to Gaven Sinclair, who has just finished a year of cycling from Cape to Cairo for charity.
Kerri and Brent kick off the show with their regular catch up, reporting on all the news that really matters while focusing on the top 5 trending good news stories in the world and this week it's all about Young South African Leadership. They also chat to Gjermund Nesland - a Businessman, Serial Entrepreneur and International Kickboxing Champion about the good work he does... and Francois van Coke pops by to chat about his new solo career before the Huddle Up girls tell us what they’ve been up to.
Brent and Kerri chat to JP Nobrega from RADA, they also bring you top 5 good news stories and catch you up with a little bit of inspiration.
Brent and Kerri chat to the Brand South Africa team about their 'Play Your Part' campaign at the CEO SleepOut. Pastor Dave and Etienne Jaques also join the show to chat about the reality behind addiction, from a perspective of those who have gone through and overcome it.
Brent and Kerri chat to Virginia Van Der Linde - D-Luminance Foundation is pioneered by a young vibrant lady Diane Prince, founder and CEO - a motor vehicle accident survivor who embraces her story 'Tragedy to Triumph' in the hope to heal and help other survivors to find their voice. They also speak to Desre Bairiki, Nelson Mandela’s stylist who has a remarkable story of meeting Mandela and their particularly intimate relationship of so many years.
Brent and Kerri chat to Jeremy Maartens from VWE Track Academy, a company that is on a mission to get two underprivileged youngsters to the Junior World Track Cycling Championships in 2017, and in the process they will become the first black South African cyclists to be selected for a SA team to go to the world champs. They also speak to Marc Coetzee from Generosity Water, a company that gives water to the needy for every bottle that you buy. And Michael Stevens joins the show all the way from the Rio Paralympics... he's from Jumping Kids, which helps kids like 14-year-old silver medallist Ntando Mahlangu.
Brent and Kerri chat to Natasha Alomia, creator of Pierre Jourdan Pops, a South African business taking the world by storm. They also speak to Nkosinathi Msiza from the Nedbank Skills Transfer Initiative in townships about the amazing work they’re doing - plus they call Riaan and Vasti Manser to find out about their record-breaking trip to Hawaii.
Brent and Kerri kick off the show with their regular catch up - reporting on all the news that really matters, while focusing on the top 5 trending good news stories in the world. They also chat to Palesa Mofokeng from the Queen Butterfly Foundation about the amazing work she does, and Kerrin Black about her various charity concepts.
Brent and Kerri report on all the news that really matters while focusing on the top 5 trending good news stories in the world. Then they chat to a bunch of Mr South Africa contestants who have been doing 30 days of RAKS, and they speak to Leon Bezuidenhout, who is training teachers in townships in the art of dancing.
Brent and Kerri speak to a bunch of Mr South Africa contestants who have been doing 30 days of RAKS. They also get all the action of what happened on the night of the CEO Sympathy SleepOut™ and catch-up with the Huddle Up girls!
Brent and Kerri report on all the news that really matters, while focusing on the top 5 trending good news stories in the world. They speak to Charmaine Rocha from Woodcock Animal Rescue, Jaco and Loraine from The Character Company… and they call Riaan and Vasti Manser to chat about their trip to Hawaii - they’re kayaking the whole way there from California! Plus the usual Sympathy SleepOut™ catch-up.
Brent and Kerri report on all the news that really matters, while focusing on the top 5 trending good news stories in the world. They chat to the Reach for a Dream team about their Slipper Day and the Kellogg’s breakfast campaign. Plus the usual Sympathy SleepOut™ catch-up.
The team interviews Colin McKenzie from the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trust. Sharon O’Neill pops in to launch her new app, in aid of her charity Ependy Angels. The game was built for her 6-year-old cancer survivor Layla. Plus the usual Sympathy SleepOut™ catch-up.
Brent and Kerri interview the guys from Monark, who are doing amazing things in the SA music scene. Eugene Beck from Roadcover pops in to chat about his many successful companies and 'The Worst Guys' drop by to talk about the CliffCentral Blanket Drive... plus a Sympathy SleepOut™ catch-up.
Brent and Kerri speak to Andy Hadfield from Forgood, an online platform that connects people who want to make a difference to the causes that need their help. They also catch up with the Sympathy SleepOut and chat to Jason English, CEO of Prommac.
Brent and Kerri interview the guys behind 'No Danger Diaries' who join the show from Cape Town to talk about the Madiba Jive - an annual event they host globally for Mandela Day. Helen from Inscape also joins to chat about the amazing work they are doing... plus the usual catch-up with the CEO Sympathy SleepOut.
Brent and Kerri interview an incredible South African who gives walking art tours of Johannesburg. They also catch up with the CEO Sympathy SleepOut for an update to see who’s signed up already - plus this week they’re joined by beneficiary partner, the Steve Biko Foundation. And look out for blanket collections in the cold weather!
Brent and Kerri speak to Tracey from Dogtown SA - a pro-life animal rehabilitation centre, specialising in so-called “problem” dogs. They also catch up with the CEO Sympathy SleepOut and chat to Charles Luyckx, CEO of Elliot Mobility. The show ends off with an awesome idea to make a difference by changing just one thing… this week it's all about Youth Day.
Brent and Kerri interview Penguin-published author and international speaker, Chris Page, who has launched a tribute to Nelson Mandela photo competition - that ends on Mandela Day, 18 July - with Zelda La Grange and Derek Watts as principal judges. They also speak to Joy Ruwodo, Marketing Manager of HospiceWits... plus the usual catch-up with the CEO Sympathy SleepOut.
Brent and Kerri chat to some of the incredible athletes who ran from Cape Town to Johannesburg to raise awareness around spinal cord injuries… plus Kelly McGillivray from ‘Night of 1000 Drawings’ pops in to talk about her amazing annual event that uses art to raise money and awareness. There’s also a catch up with the CEO Sympathy Sleepout to see who’s signed up already.
Roxy and Cadi from the Red Cross Foundation, and Cheryl who's raising funds for South Africa’s homeless women and children pop in to chat. There's also a catch-up with the CEO Sympathy Sleepout to see who’s signed up... plus more about blanket collections!
Brent Lindeque and Kerri Stein report on all the news that really matters while focusing on the top 5 trending good news stories in the world. Adam Cracker, CEO of IQ Business, pops in to chat about the CEO Sleepout, and more specifically the Sympathy Sleepout - plus Duncan from the Rhino Run in the UK will be chatting about their international campaign which involves running through the underground tubes to raise funds, awareness and ultimately save the rhinos. Plus an awesome idea to make a difference by changing just one thing… this week it's all about blanket collections!
Rabbi Ricki Seeff from King David Victory Park talks about their Guinness World Record attempt before Darren Olivier from The CEO SleepOut Trust pops around to chat about this fantastic initiative.
Takalani from the Sunflower Fund chats about the amazing work they are doing. Then, do you remember Steve from FNB? Well, the cat's out of the bag and you get to meet the real life person who owned that character for so many years. Paige and Kirst end the show with an awesome idea to make a difference by changing just one thing, this week it's all about The Winter Blanket Drive.
Hlubi Mboya and Gugu Zulu from Redbull Wings of life talk about the world’s most unique running and fundraising race which takes place globally in 35 international locations at the same time. Then, Ella Bella from Miss Earth talks about this fantastic initiative and what’s in store for the next few weeks.
Tanja from ‘Celltone Celebrate & Donate’ talks about this initiative that asks people to donate at their celebrations and events (so instead of getting gifts that you might not use on your birthday, you choose to let your friends donate to a worthy cause instead). Then, Derryn Campbell, author of the ‘Awesome South Africa’ books pops by to inspire with awesome South African stories. Also, Diaan Daniels from Panda Crew tells us about their new #RAK16 initiative - The Winburg #HeadAboveWater Relief Project.
Brent Lindeque and Kerri Stein kick off the show with their regular catch up, reporting on all the news that really matters while focusing on the top 5 trending good news stories in the world. They then interview George Scola, an incredible South African who started the non-government funded Stroke Survivors Organisation, and a Lead SA youth hero, Franck Leya, who is part of a group of friends who go to inner city/rural schools to do motivational talks and upliftment programmes. Paige and Kirst end the show with an awesome idea to make a difference by changing just one thing… this week it's all about Impilo Village.
On this episode it’s all about using sport to do good things. Representatives from the CANSA Get Your Pink On Challenge talk about how the Bulls are kicking it off. We also hear about the Beast Challenge as well as the amazing projects that Sanofi are up to.
From Africa Tikkun, Catherine Van Schoor talks about their amazing Toyi-Toyi for Happiness campaign before Natalie Tanyeli who recently launched an IT academy for youth in need talks about her amazing initiative. All of this along with your regular dose of good news stories from around the world. Be inspired to make a positive difference in the world.
Brent Lindeque and Kerri Stein catch you up on all the good stuff by reporting the news that really matters and focusing on the top five trending good news stories in the world. Then, Dr Dirk Koekemoer, Kelly Du Plessis and Mark Sham stop by to tell us about their amazing projects and initiatives.
Nobuhle from UWC pops past to tell us about their amazing international education campaign and then Stan Andrews provides an update on the life changing projects that he is busy with. Also don't miss Brent Lindeque and Kerri Stein giving you the rundown of all the good news stories happening in your world. Be inspired and uplifted!
AJ Swanepoel from Headway Tshwane pops past to talk about their Brain Awareness Campaign. Brent Lindeque also catches you up on all the latest good news stories from South Africa and across the world.
Arlene Mulder from 'We Think Code' pops by with some of her students. She was on the show before, but now the doors of the free coding university have officially opened so she's gives an update. Brent Lindeque then chats to Roy Blumenthal about his Free People’s Liberation Library.
The team is joined by Sammy, an entrepreneur who was raised in Tembisa. Sammy always had a passion for creation and innovation which led him to invent the Skyrule Twyst as a concept. We also hear from Fallon Kotze who’s heading a Cancer Awareness Campaign through the Tasha's restaurant branches to raise money for CHOC. As if that wasn't enough, Mr South Africa himself, John Owens joins in on the cancer awareness campaigning.
Besides reporting on all the good news stories that really matter, Brent Lindeque and Kerri Stein also speak to the team from Goodbye Malaria about the amazing work they do and also find out about their Valentine’s Day campaign.
The team catch you up on all the good stuff, reporting on all the news that really matters and focusing on the top 5 trending good news stories in the world, as well as top social media trends! They speak to Global Youth Education Ambassador, Dennis Ngango, before getting some awesome ideas to make a difference with Paige and Kirst.
Together with co-host Kerri Stein, Brent Lindeque catches you up on all the good news stories making headlines before speaking to Fiona Nay from Rhythm City as well as Mike Sharman and Lucy Balona from Daredevil Run.
Brent Lindeque speaks to Andrew from MAD2Run, he is one of 11 youngsters who will be running from Jo’burg to Cape Town in March 2016 to raise funds for Francois Pienaar's Making A Difference Leadership Foundation. Also, listen out for awesome, easy and practical ideas to make a real and lasting difference in our society.
Together with co-host Kerry Stein, Brent speaks to inspiring South Africans who are making a real difference. From Catherine Constantinides of Lead SA, to Vanessa Von Broembsen of the Water Project and Cheryl Meyer and Vuyokazi Xapa of Kellogg's Breakfast for Better Days initiative, Brent brings you a truly inspirational show.
The last week has been tough, South Africans are submersed in a political hangover where ministers are being shifted through revolving doors and consumers are left with a very cheap rand. Brent digs into the good stuff and speaks to South Africans who are passionate about this beautiful country that we call home.
In a bid to raise funds for the purchase of 30 wheelchairs to make a difference in the lives of those who suffer with mobility impairments, TJ Njozela, a Senior Copywriter at FCB Jo'burg, has taken the courageous decision to embark on a crusade to walk from Johannesburg to Cape Town in just 30 days, starting the #30days30wheelchairs initiative. Listen in to find out more.
Brent Lindeque and co-host Jason Greer bring you the Good Stuff Entertainment Guide as well as the top 5 trending good news stories making world headlines. In-studio guests include Heather Muller and Cathy Botha, together they talk about the good work they do for the Lazer Beautique and The Society for Animals in Distress.
Are you wondering just how to give back this festive season? Well, Brent Lindeque has some genius ideas to help you give back. He also has 10 ways for you to become more grateful. Then, find out what post Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg liked and just how viral it went.
Brent Lindeque is away, Siya Sangweni-Fynn stands in. He chats to the legendary four time Grammy Award winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Brent Lindeque focuses on ideas that have been started by a single small spark. He is joined by Cara Frew who explains how she got involved in doing good and how scientists are working on saving our rhinos… all starting with a single small idea. Cara also talks about her new single, her road to Miss South Africa and the amazing charity she’s involved in.
Brent Lindeque and Jason Greer bring you the Good Stuff Entertainment Guide as well as the top 5 trending good news stories making world headlines. Then Ed Jardim pops in to talk about the Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards which give exposure to sports disciplines and categories of athletes that receive very little or no exposure, including athletes with disabilities.
Jean Elphick from Afrika Tikkun talks about the 'Paint It Purple' campaign in Orange Farm. Then fashion designer, thought leader and change maker, Siviwe Siyabulela James talks about #FeesMustFall.
Today's show theme is "Do Something", it's all about action - whether it's protesting against universities, men painting nails or building schools. Learn about a new facility for autistic children in Johannesburg south... and a Warrior-type obstacle course that is all for charity!
Jason Greer co-hosts with Brent as they catch up with all the entertainment & tech good stuff... Elsie Verlinden joins them to talk about ARTS talent showcase - an international project that highlights South Africans in the entertainment industry. Then some of the cast members from Rent pop in to chat about the new show, and give a live performance!
Brent is away, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro for a good cause, but fear not, Andrew Ross and Nikki Abbott hold things down. Expect all the usual feel good news that aims to inspire and empower you to make a difference each day in your own way.
Brent and co-host Nikki Abbott chat to bloggers Dimi Ingle (style scoop) and Ruan Liebenberg (comedian) about what they do and how they use their platforms to do good and give back. Then the co-founders of 'Think Code', Camille Agon and Arlene Mulder pop in, their institution uses technology to teach anybody with the right aptitude to become a coder.
DearMrPresident, tourism in SA, refugee crisis, Rugby World Cup and Heritage Day are just some of the hot topics discussed. Natalie Ruwers from King Pie also stops by to chat about the awesome work her company does in creating sustainable change in SA.
Together with co-host Nikki Abbott, Brent reveals the latest top 5 good news stories. For the inspirational feature they chat to Natasha Nascimento from 'Redefining Refuge', Natasha is an incredible South African who lives in America and is changing the face of human trafficking globally, she has fought legislation and is fast becoming a world renowned change maker.
Together with co-host Robby Kojetin a.k.a. "The Bucket List Guy", Brent puts the charity focus on Miss Earth Projects, he also has some advice for reusing your litter. Then the man who was at the base of Mount Everest when the earthquake hit Nepal, Gareth Pickering, talks about this experience that changed his life and why he decided to stay in Nepal for a while and help rebuild, leading to the creation of his organisation - 'Nepal 425'.
Together with co-host Jason Greer, Brent discusses the top 5 good news stories of the week. They are joined by Genevieve Dicks from the 'South African Depression & Anxiety Group' as well as Nicky Coleman from the 'Gift of the Joy' charity organisation.
Together with co-host Nikki Abbott, Brent chats to arguably Africa's top Instagramer, Gareth Pon, about 'Stand 47' - a project house that is literally off the grid. Then natural beauty and World Equestrian Show Jumper, Cara Frew stops by, she's doing many good things and reveals all. Then creator of #SecondChances, Pam Green shares more of her story.
Bringing you all of the good news stories, Brent is joined by co-host Jason Greer, the Johannesburg Junior Council and the crew from Hooked on Books. For their focus on charity, the gents talk to Kelly Grevler who runs Sidewalk Sessions, an organisation that gives free guitar lessons to underprivileged children in JHB.
Brent and co-host Nikki Abbott speak to David Brown from JAM, an organisation that helps Africa to help itself. Then for their focus on charity, they speak to Sebastian Schütte from the Panda Crew, this is a charity that helps anyone in the community, from children to animals and the elderly, if they can help, they will.
Together with ‘The Bucket List Guy’ Robby Kojetin, Brent chats to female change makers who are doing various things in commemoration of Women’s Month. The team from The Pink Drive talk about ‘Paint the Town Pink’ and the ladies from Slipper Day stop by.
Just over a decade ago, Matt Cohen represented SA as a freestyle motocross rider. At 18 years old, he injured himself in an accident which put him in a wheelchair, which doctors said would be for life. Since then, Matt has opened businesses, assisted underprivileged kids with wheelchair access and is working towards gaining full functionality of his legs. Matt joins Brent to discuss his journey
Brent speaks to Kim Mallets, mother of ‘The Mallet Twins’, who were born prematurely at 27 weeks old, both weighing less than 1kg. The twin who battled the most was Mackenzie, who to date has received five blood transfusions and various other procedures to keep her alive. Mackenzie has stunned doctors with her fighting spirit.
Change agent, humanitarian, and Lead SA executive, Catherine Constantinides joins Brent - along with DA city councillor, thought leader and change maker, David Potter. Then Pam Green pops in... Pam was driving to work one day when she noticed a beggar on the side of the road holding up a matric certificate. She stopped, chatted to him, and put the picture up on Facebook. The post went viral and Joseph’s life has completely changed since then.
Together with Nikki Abbott, Brent reveals the good news stories of the week. They are joined by Ruby Chikwiri, an inspirational young lady who saw the need for young girls in under resourced schools to have access to sanitary pads, in order to attend school. She collects and delivers these pads, ensuring that these girls can attend school without embarrassment, and get a proper education.
With Brent away, enjoying a much deserved break, Andrew Ross steps into the hot seat and lets us know all the good news stories from the last week. If you need a pick-me-up, this is your show!
Brent and co-host Jason Greer look at all the good things you can get up to in South Africa this Youth Day. It's also a “Change One Thing Tuesday”. They introduce a new artist by the name of San Fran before going through the top five good news stories of the week.
"Why South Africa will not be over in five years". There’s nothing more annoying than when an opinion piece written on a blog gets picked up by a news website and placed in their column section. All of a sudden, opinion becomes fact. The truth is that we’re not going anywhere and South Africa is alive with possibility. We have an amazing young sector that are all striving for a better tomorrow.
Discussing all the good stuff you need to know and look forward to in June. We give you the top 5 good news stories for the week, chat about a charity drive, things to do in honour of Youth Day, speak to a guy who created a LoadShedding map-app (to avoid loadshedded areas,) and hear from an artist taking South Africa by storm.
Together with Rianette Leibowitz, Brent discusses the good side of social media, as well as the best ways to deal with internet trolls.
Together with Andrew Ross, Brent discusses how his drink was spiked and what he thinks the perpetrators hoped to achieve by this. Being The Good Stuff, we will give you practical solutions to this problem which will help you protect yourself and your loved ones. Then Rubber Duc and The Motherland pop in to tell us of the good work The Twitter Blanket Drive is doing.
Together with co-host Nikki Abott we focus on "Good stuff in Business… how businesses can help communities do better?" Our special guest is Justin Spratt, CEO of Quirk, who gives advice on how businesses can make a good and sustainable difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Our charity for this edition is 'Pledge a Dictionary' - a campaign giving 20 000 dictionaries sponsored by Oxford to schools in South Africa.
Together with co-host Jason Greer we discuss all the good stuff that we can look forward to in May. We also feature the top five trending social media stories and how to change one thing. Finally, actor Atandwa Kani tells us what he’s been up to.
Together with co-host Nikki Abbott, Brent chats about all the good stuff trending on social media as well as freedom day, the Nepal earthquake and May Day.
Brent with co-host, the bucket list guy, Robby Kojetin talk about keeping motivated even during these tough times such as current xenophobia attacks and load-shedding.
Every month we find awesome celebrities making a difference, in April we feature Mark Pilgrim, from corporate, to radio, to TV and even a business owner, Mark is one of South Africa’s most loved celebs. He is also a friend of The Reach for a Dream Foundation and a patron of CANSA.
Together with co-host Jason Greer we explore all the good things to look forward to in April. Vita Nova and a representative from Cotlands join in on the conversation.
From Growing Champs, Sam Toweel-Moore joins the Good Stuff team, who also give us some April Fools pranks ideas and the top 5 good stuff of the week. Then The Motherland debut their latest single and discuss their album launch.
Together with co-host Kevin Taylor, Brent chats to the creator of "Bring Your Own Brick' in Cape Town. This initiative aims to rebuild the homes ravaged by the Cape Town blaze which left the province and the country in shock only a few weeks ago.
The Kitty and Puppy Haven Team join Brent and co-host Nikki Abbott to discuss how the community came to their rescue over the weekend, after all of their office equipment was stolen. Then they speak with the creator of a crowd funding campaign called Zlops, which makes flip flops to save animals.
Bucket Lists. How far along are you with yours? Together with co-host Robby Kojetin, Brent takes stock of New Year's resolutions. Then, Pieter Malherbe, managing director of TEVA, the leading energy-efficient window and door manufacturer, discusses the elusive "Green-Economy" and gives tips on how to make your business a little greener.
Andrew Ross and Jason Greer are standing in for Brent, who's away doing good stuff. We find out what we have to look forward to in March, with specific emphasis on entertainment and technology. Then Blake Roberts from the Blake Roberts Band chats about what he has been up to lately, and of course we make him perform live.
From solar-balloons that can power entire hospitals to massive gardens built underground for sustainability, we put the spotlight on inventions that are changing our world for the better, specifically focussing on the people behind this innovative thinking.
In true "Good Stuff" fashion, Brent and co-host Nikki Abbott focus on 'The Good State of the Nation' (and yes, there are positives)! Then from The Sunflower Fund's Everest Challenge, we hear from Ray and Shelby who undertook this mammoth climb.
RAK15 is alive & kicking, Brent and co-host Pieter Geyser, discuss this simple concept that is changing the world one small act at a time. Then they put the spotlight on The Cancer Association of South Africa.
Together with co-host Andrew Ross, Brent discusses #RAK15 (Random Acts of Kindness). Soccer player and model Ryan Botha pops by and they nominate him. Then Andy Hadfield, CEO of social impact startup - Forgood pops in and tells us all about their projects.
Brent and guest co-host Nikki Abbott focus on celebrities who are doing good things. Then editor of Tyler Magazine, Kevin Taylor pops in to discuss what good deeds he has been performing lately.
ANN7 morning anchor Peter van Onselen is our co-host. Their guest is no stranger to news, they interview Executive Producer and Director of Carte Blanche, George Mazarakis. Today's theme is "Making A Difference" - and we find out how Carte Blanche is making their difference.
Catch up on all the “good news” with Brent and his guest co-host, Spillly. They chat to Andre Hugo, the CEO of Money for Jam and look at how to use your mobile phone to make a difference. Then Nde Ndifonka from one.org pops in to tell us about ONE.
Together with Nikki Abbott and Jason Greer, Brent brings us all the good things we have to look forward to in 2015. Good movies to look forward to, partying for a cause, travelling and all things good.
Brent and co-host Iain Fourie (aka Ambulance Rockstar), who's a medical technician, discuss the EMS guys working hard over the holidays to keep us safe. Then one of South Africa's best directors, Brett Lotriet Best, pops in to talk about his latest project highlighting suicide and mental health issues.
Showcasing all things positive, The Good Stuff aims to put a smile on people’s dials and provide a welcome relief from the daily grind. Together with guest co-host Andrew Ross, they focus on all things festive with children as extra special in studio guests to explore the good stuff about Christmas through the eyes of kids.
Brent is joined by Andrew Ross and Good News Correspondent Nikki Abbot. They recap on all the good stuff that happened in 2014, highlights and good things to do in 2015.
Today's theme is bucket lists and New Year's resolutions with Robby Kojetin – The Bucket List Guy. Then Rubber Duc pops in with their new single – It's Alright.
Loads of entertainment and guests. Kevin Taylor from Live Out Loud, then Davorka teaches us about good nutrition and finally Cazz performs her new single.
Together with good news correspondent and co-host Jodene Shaer we learn how to recognise and appreciate our achievements. Our guest is multi-faceted do-gooder Brett Rogers.
Today Brent and co-host Nikki Abbott discuss thought leadership, social psychology and going green with guest Farren Roper, Chief Marketing Officer of Microsoft South Africa. The Motherland also pops by to debut their new single and tell us about what good they’ve been up to.
Today Brent Lindeque and his guests Richard Simmonds and Brandon Auret talk about “Do it Yourself”, whether it’s bettering yourself, bettering your surroundings or bettering your community, they show you that if you want something done properly, you might need to do it yourself.
Today's show is focused on how to be happy, this topic is inspired by Netflix releasing a documentary about solutions around being happy. Brent is joined by co-cost Emmanuel Castis and together they discuss Lefika, a Jo’burg CBD based NGO which assists underprivileged and abused children.
While some celebrities are partying it up in clubs, buying pills and potions and eating sushi off of naked women, others are using their star power for the betterment of society. Together with co-host Jason Greer and in-studio guest Craig Urbani, Brent discusses celebs who are making a real difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Today he also places a special focus on Santa Cause for Pause, which aims to deliver food parcels and supplies to shelters across the country.
Brent Lindeque and his guest co-host Robby Kojetin who is also known as the bucket list good news expert which focuses on foundations that are doing amazing things using viral campaigns. Claire Kaye-Grobler pops in and tells us about J9 Foundation which is a foundation started by Joost van der Westhuizen. We also get a change to hear from Jenna Lowe from #GetMeTo21 campaign.
Brent profiles the Annual #CrawfordCares Run/Walk and he focuses on foundations that are using sport as a catalyst for good.
'Behind every successful man is a great woman' is today's show theme as Brent profiles women who are doing wonderful things in their lives and communities. A firefighter who runs a charity, has climbed the 9 Peaks and is also ambassador to Meals on Wheels tells us about her journey. And the band The Sextons also pop in to studio and tell us about their charity work.
Brent interviews Matt Raven from the Photo and Film Expo, and we discover the Tazer Project and the Ubuntu Help Portrait. Then something we hear all too often is to think out of the box, but isn’t it always easier said than done? We also get our Budget Insurance Tip of the Week, it may just change your life!
Brought to you by Budget Insurance. Today’s show is all about “Active Volunteerism" with co-host Chris Verrijdt. They're joined by guest Chef Jacques from Green Peppercorn discussing how they choose to give back; profiling a charity called Cape Town Angels and a live in-studio performance by The Motherland.
Brought to you by Budget Insurance. Brent Spilkin - aka Spillly - is guest co-hosting with Brent Lindeque. Kgothatso Liphuko, CSI Representative from Gijima, and Shanda Paine Group, CSI Manager for Tsogo Sun, join them in studio to tell us about all the good stuff their companies are doing. Tanya Bennetts is also in studio profiling International Lymphoma Awareness Day.
Brent Lindeque and guest co-host Jodene Shaer talk about her blog Project Me, The People Development Company, lifeology and a 'chat factory' specializing in online engagement. They interview Robby Kojetin - the bucket list guy. The charity highlight of the week is The Society for Child & Family Welfare as well as The Smile foundation.