Pretoria long-distance runner Liza Groenewald is facing an intensive recovery journey after a cancer diagnosis and brain surgery left her paralysed on one side. Her running community has rallied together to help fund rehabilitation and recovery.
A Cape Town surfer and lifelong fisherman has regained his independence after supporters raised funds for an electric wheelchair following a devastating stroke. The campaign restored mobility, dignity, and a renewed connection to life beyond frail care.
Pretoria resident Tinus Greyling woke up paralysed after a rare autoimmune condition attacked his spinal cord. With the support of a community crowdfunding campaign, he is now focusing on rehabilitation, independence and long-term recovery.
Tristan was critically injured in a car accident in Mpumalanga and is currently fighting for his life. His family and friends have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund an urgent transfer for specialised neurological treatment that could improve his chances of recovery.
12-year-old Zian Botha from Welkom has been diagnosed with severe epilepsy caused by non-functioning brain tissue and urgently needs brain surgery in Cape Town. His family has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help cover the medical costs and give him a chance at a normal childhood.
An outpouring of support sees over R400,000 raised in days to honour David Sejobe and assist his family following his passing.
After overcoming early challenges, 10-year-old Xiniah Lewin is preparing to represent South Africa in New York with the support of her community.
After years of busking across South Africa, Kutlwano Yika is turning viral recognition into a community-powered journey to take his music even further.
After a decade of unanswered scans and seizures, Declan’s story sparked Project Unseen — a community-driven effort to help families find hope sooner.
Smiles for Miles is a 1,600km cycling journey that transformed endurance into purpose, supporting women and children through Mercy Haven Ubuntu House.
As Donnel’s care needs grow, his family turns to community support to help ensure dignity, mobility, and quality of life for a young man living with hydrocephalus.
First-year UCT student Atenkosi has turned to crowdfunding to cover outstanding fees and keep her dream of higher education alive.