Monique Hayes, a vibrant 31-year-old mother of three from Marina da Gama - Muizenberg, was thrown into a whirlwind when a check-up in June 2023, led by the discovery of a lump in her groin, delivered devastating news. Initially diagnosed with a hernia, Monique...
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Strength Beyond Limits: Bill Du Plessis’ Inspiring Path to Recovery After Amputation
Bill Du Plessis, a 36-year-old data analyst from Boksburg, faced a devastating accident that changed the course of his life forever, leaving him with an amputated leg and the hope of acquiring a new prosthetic leg. Pictured above: Bill Du Plessis Six...
Puzzle of Love: Greg and Bianca’s Unique Fundraiser Strikes a Chord
Greg Dennis (35), a group account director, and his wife Bianca (33), an interior designer from Johannesburg have embarked on a unique journey to welcome baby Dennis into their lives, through IVF. Greg and Bianca’s love story began when they met in a nightclub in...
Bold KES Alumni Marks 50th Birthday With Chilly 7.5km Robben Island Swim to Fund Memorial Scholarship
Dalan Holton, a 49-year-old director at Debella Finance from Morningside, Sandton, embarked on an extraordinary journey as he approached his 50th birthday on March 1, 2024. Pictured above: Dalan Holton from Morningside, Sandton, took on a chilly Robben Island...
Pietermaritzburg Teen Aims for U.S. Tour with Support from Celebrated Academic Cousin, Nhlakanipho Mkhize
Nhlakanipho Mkhize, a distinguished 33-year-old academic originally from Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg, and now residing in Springs, east of Johannesburg, embodies the belief that education is the key to unlocking boundless opportunities. Now, he's embarked on a...
Inspiring Education Causes on BackaBuddy
Education is often viewed as the key to endless opportunities and the realization of dreams. However, financial obstacles often make this path seem impossible for many students. As a crowdfunding platform, we at BackaBuddy connect individuals with causes they care...
Self-Taught Piano Prodigy, Jason Haas (15) Dreams of Owning His Very Own Grand Piano
Jason Haas, a 15-year-old musical prodigy from Springs, Johannesburg, embodies the transformative power of music. His story unfolds from the early age of four, when the melodies of his grandmother's old piano captivated him, sparking a passion fueled by his mother's...
Mhlengi Gwala: Embracing Paralympic Dreams After Surviving a Hand-Saw Attack
In the early hours of March 6, 2018, Mhlengi Gwala, then in his late twenties and a rising star in international triathlon from South Africa, endured an attack that would irrevocably alter his life. During a training session in Durban, he was viciously assaulted by...
Micheal and Bailey: Balcony Accident Strengthens Bond Between Rescue Cat and Dog
Newlyweds Amber Jempson, a 24-year-old Administrative Clerk, and her partner Calvin, a 25-year-old skipper from Sunningdale, Cape Town, are devoted fur-parents to Micheal, a rescue cat, and Bailey, their rescue dachshund. The remarkable and unlikely bond...
Navigating Infertility: A Couple’s Journey from Heartbreak to Hope
In the vibrant suburb of Rosebank, Cape Town, Lauren and Luke Kincaid, both 38, are on an incredible journey marked by unexpected challenges and the unwavering support of their community as they navigate the tough road of infertility. Their journey together began on...










