Cool Story Bru! Meet the South African Behind the Stories That Make Us Smile

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You’ve seen the videos. You’ve shared the stories. Now meet the man behind Cool Story Bru... Austin Macaskill.

In this episode of Good Things with Brent Lindeque, we sit down with the digital storyteller who’s captured South Africa’s heart, one bite-sized tale at a time. With over 610,000 followers and 23 million likes on TikTok, Austin is shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes, quirky facts, and everyday moments that make South Africa so proudly South African.

It’s real. It’s powerful. And it’s the reminder we all need right now... that there’s still so much good around us.

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15 Jul 2025 English South Africa Personal Journals · Daily News

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