Stories From Our Patients, Parents and Staff
Meet some brave patients whose lives have been saved by the impact of the Children’s Hospital Trust and the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, as well as the extraordinary people there who have dedicated their lives to healing children.
Michelle – Hospital School Principal
Michelle’s passion for the continued education of children while they are at the Red Cross Children's Hospital is inspiring. Even after 20 years of ed [...]
12 Years of Lizelle Moller’s Care, Protection, and Comfort
In the bustling corridors of the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, there are countless unsung heroes whose dedication to their work goes unn [...]
Serving Kindness: Kaltuma Jedaar’s Mission to Make Every Meal Matter
Kaltuma Jedaar, known affectionately as Cole Toma, has been a pillar of warmth and comfort at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for nearl [...]
Leah Muller: A Journey from a Mother’s Concern to a Pillar of Support at the Hospital
Leah Muller's connection with the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital began not as an employee, but as a concerned mother. When her daughter wa [...]
Noorunisa – Administrative Assistant to the Head of the Paediatric Surgery Department
One of the beautiful threads of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital is Noorunisa. She has been part of the Hospital family for nearly 27 years. The Hosp [...]
Nazline – Household Aid
Nazline has been part of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital family for almost 30 years. As a young married woman in 1994 with two small children and a [...]
Meet Aliwelwa
Mossel Bay is one of South Africa’s most picturesque seaside towns. Tourists flock to this beautiful coastline, which is nestled between the Indian Oc [...]
Meet Lelothando
This is one mother’s story that resonates with many others. “My child was crying. She was swollen all over. She couldn't even open her eyes. When she [...]
Meet Likhanyile
Her mom gave her the name “Likhanyile”, meaning “Light has Shone” in Xhosa. Little did her mom know that Likhanyile’s light would need to shine extra [...]
Meet APFP alumnus Dr Adekunle
During her general paediatrics training at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Nigeria, Dr Motunrayo Adekunle’s heart would sink each [...]
Meet Khazimla
Shine bright. That is the premise behind little Khazimla‘s name, the firstborn of Khayelitsha mom, Nobuntu. With such a profound name bestowed on her, [...]
Meet Suleiman
Four-year-old, Suleiman has come to the CP clinic at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital for the fourth time since his family decided to reloca [...]
Meet Altaaf
Four-year-old Altaaf is going home today. This happy, busy boy can be a little too active. His exuberance has caused more injuries than his mom mentio [...]
Meet Nasief
When little Nasief was six weeks old, he contracted pneumonia, and a urinary tract infection also developed. He was admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital [...]
Meet Mikael
Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy is the second most common subtype of Cerebral Palsy. There are four main types of CP: Spastic Cerebral Palsy Dyskinetic or D [...]
Meet Kevin
Two-and-a-half-year-old Kevin and his parents, Owen and Portia, sit in the waiting room at the Orthopaedic Clinic at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s [...]
Meet Valentino
Valentino was born with Clubfoot, but he loves soccer. He dreams of playing soccer with his friends. His Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital te [...]
Meet Ghanaan
It’s a Thursday afternoon, and the Orthopedic Clinic has just started. The waiting room seems to have suddenly filled up. Many of the little ones have [...]
Meet Ayabulele
Nosiphe watches over her little one as he rests on the bed beside her. The Trauma Ward is usually a very quiet place. Most of the little ones have jus [...]
Meet Jordan
“In 1998, the Western Cape had the fourth highest number of murders committed with a firearm.” This is according to the Children’s Institute case stud [...]
Meet Muhammed
“We sat down with the doctor. He said he had some bad news. He told us that Muhammed Eesa won’t leave the hospital; that I will only leave the hospita [...]
Meet Riyadh
Suaad patiently sits with her son, Riyadh, as they wait to be seen at the Orthopedic Clinic. The clinic only starts around midday, but seats are taken [...]
