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TikTok Star Beandri Booysen Prepares for Life-saving Open-Heart Surgery
At just 18 years old, Beandri Booysen has faced more challenges than most people do in a lifetime. She is one of only 150 children and young adults worldwide diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes children to age four...
Cape Town International Kite Festival: Flying High for Mental Health Awareness
October is Mental Health Awareness Month globally, and for the past 30 years, the Cape Town International Kite Festival has played a pivotal role in helping people speak openly about their mental health without fear of stigma. As the flagship event of Cape Mental...
A Support Guide for Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones
Navigating life after a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you’re seeking emotional support, medical funding, or guidance on nutrition and wellness, there are resources available to help you every step of the way. This...
Tom London’s Lifeline: South Africans Unite to Fund Life-Saving Surgery
Tom London, a well-known talk show host and activist from Johannesburg, recently found himself facing a life-threatening health crisis that took him from the wards of Helen Joseph Hospital to the screens of social media. His ordeal not only ignited a critical...
Siblings Band Together After Chasedene Fire Destroys Family Home In minutes
On Friday, 6th September, a devastating power surge in Chasedene, Pietermaritzburg, reduced 80% of Theresa and Deon Pienaar's family home to rubble in minutes. The remaining part of the house was submerged in water as firefighters battled the flames. Now, their...
Conquering the Desert for a Cause: Cape Town Runner Embarks on 250km Kalahari Challenge to End Period Poverty in South Africa with Mama Flo
Tessa Gough, a 26-year-old product owner of the start-up Savvy Sites and a dedicated runner from Cape Town, will lace up her shoes and embark on a gruelling 250km journey through the Kalahari Desert as part of the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM) on 14...
A Compassionate Guide to Understanding, Processing, Supporting, and Seeking Help for Grief
Grief is a complex emotional response to loss, often associated with the death of a loved one, but it can also arise from other significant life changes. The process of grieving is deeply personal, varying greatly from one person to another. Understanding grief, how...
Tragic Accident Leaves 21-Month-Old Baby Ellané with Severe Burns: Family Seeks Support for Her Long Road to Recovery
On the night of July 28th, life for the Engelbrecht family was forever changed. Baby Ellané, a vibrant 21-month-old toddler, suffered third-degree burns that covered 16% of her tiny body, including her face, neck, and head. What started as a routine evening of...
Nicela Naudé’s Journey: From Abandonment to Love and a Brave Fight Against a Rare Disease
Nicela Naudé, affectionately known as Nikki, is a 10-year-old, grade 4 student at Riverside College in Cape Town. She entered the world under the shadow of abandonment. Born from an unwanted pregnancy 2014, her biological mother chose not to see her or even learn...
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