Good Things Guy

https://www.goodthingsguy.com/
Good Things Guy is South Africa’s leading source of good news, dedicated to shining a light on the stories that uplift, inspire, and remind us of the good in the world. Founded in 2015 by Brent Lindeque, the platform started as one person’s mission to shift the national conversation away from negativity—and has since grown into a trusted media brand with a full team delivering daily good news. Covering everything from business and wellness to education, sports, and entertainment, Good Things Guy always finds the positive angle. Over the years, the platform has become an award-winning voice for kindness, hope, and humanity, proving that good news matters.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2015
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Satire
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Crowdsourcing
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
207,000
Twitter number of followers:
23,500
Instagram number of followers:
28,300
YouTube number of followers:
38,800
Tiktok number of followers:
772

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Brent Lindeque
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
5
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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