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Navigating Infertility: A Couple’s Journey from Heartbreak to Hope

Navigating Infertility: A Couple’s Journey from Heartbreak to Hope

Jan 16, 2024

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...

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Local Mom’s Courageous Struggle: Niki Gardner’s Fight Against 3c Her2-Positive Breast Cancer

Local Mom’s Courageous Struggle: Niki Gardner’s Fight Against 3c Her2-Positive Breast Cancer

Dec 14, 2023

Cape Town - In October 2021, Niki Gardner a 36-year-old mother’s world took an unexpected turn when she discovered a lump in her breast while breastfeeding her son. It was then that her once beautiful life was turned on its axis as doctors diagnosed her with stage 3c...

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Port Edward Resident (57) Grapples with Lengthy Recovery After Harrowing Dog Attack

Port Edward Resident (57) Grapples with Lengthy Recovery After Harrowing Dog Attack

Dec 6, 2023

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Miracle in Motion: Kempton Park Teen Learned to Walk Again After Life-Threatening Brain Condition

Miracle in Motion: Kempton Park Teen Learned to Walk Again After Life-Threatening Brain Condition

Nov 23, 2023

At just 17 years old, Kylie Rossouw from Kempton Park, Johannesburg, faced a formidable challenge that tested her strength and determination. Diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) at the age of 15, a complex and life-threatening condition affecting the blood...

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14-year-old Ben Fights an Unrelenting Adversary: Cystic Fibrosis

14-year-old Ben Fights an Unrelenting Adversary: Cystic Fibrosis

Nov 21, 2023

In the serene town of Ranzadale, Wellington, resides the Klopper family - a trio comprising 48-year-old dad, Bennie, 44-year-old mum, Nicolene, and their remarkable 14-year-old son, Ben. Life in the Klopper household may seem ordinary from the outside, but for this...

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South African Celebrities Join #StepItUp Dance Challenge to Raise 1 Million Rand for Children Born with Clubfoot

South African Celebrities Join #StepItUp Dance Challenge to Raise 1 Million Rand for Children Born with Clubfoot

Nov 7, 2023

CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA - A host of South African celebs have taken up the challenge to #StepItUp for children born with clubfoot. Kicking off Disability Awareness Month, which runs from 3 November to 3 December, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Musa Motha has...

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Overcoming the ‘Ball-Ache’ of Testicular Cancer: Cape Town Photographer Raises Over R230 000 for Cancer Treatment

Overcoming the ‘Ball-Ache’ of Testicular Cancer: Cape Town Photographer Raises Over R230 000 for Cancer Treatment

Oct 20, 2023

In May 2022, William Sheepskin, a 27-year-old photographer from Sea Point, Cape Town, faced a life-altering diagnosis: testicular cancer. This unexpected medical journey not only tested his physical strength but also posed financial challenges that threatened to...

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Cooking Icon Fatima Sydow Overwhelmed as R700,000 Pours in for Her Cancer Fight

Cooking Icon Fatima Sydow Overwhelmed as R700,000 Pours in for Her Cancer Fight

Sep 22, 2023

Celebrity chef, cookbook author, and TV show host, Fatima Sydow (49) from Lansdowne, Cape Town, has bravely shared her cancer journey with her followers since her diagnosis with Soft Tissue Sarcoma in December 2020. This journey has tested her strength and resilience,...

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Local TikTok Influencer Sharney Blackway’s Brave Battle Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Local TikTok Influencer Sharney Blackway’s Brave Battle Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Sep 8, 2023

Sharney Blackway, a 28-year-old TikTok content creator from Boksburg, Johannesburg, is writing a compelling story—one of courage, hope, and resilience. Recently diagnosed with Stage 2 triple negative breast cancer, Sharney has not only faced her health challenges...

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32-Year-Old Pietermaritzburg Dad, Zane Bester Courageously Battles Colon Cancer

Aug 28, 2023

Pictured above: Zane Bester Zane Bester, a resilient 32-year-old from Cleland, Pietermaritzburg, is courageously battling colon cancer while drawing strength from the unwavering support of his devoted partner, Maxine Bester (30), and their two young children, Ayla...

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A Journey of Hope: Help Jason Brits’ Walk Again and Embrace Fatherhood

A Journey of Hope: Help Jason Brits’ Walk Again and Embrace Fatherhood

Aug 2, 2023

Life can take unexpected turns, challenging us in ways we never imagined. Such is the case for 27-year-old Jason Brits’ from Pretoria, a talented glass blower whose life was forever altered by a devastating road accident in September 2022. As he sought medical...

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First Ever Inter-Continental Drive to Raise Awareness For Stem Cell Donation to Kick Off in August

First Ever Inter-Continental Drive to Raise Awareness For Stem Cell Donation to Kick Off in August

Jul 26, 2023

Mpumalanga resident, Robin Lewis, and his wife, Jolandie, will embark on a 10-year 64-country journey spanning three continents to spread global awareness around the importance of stem cell donation. Pictured above: Robin Lewis and his wife, Jolandie, in hospital...

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