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.
Rebekah enjoys a new lease on life
“I’m really excited my trachea hole has closed up,” laughs six-year-old Rebekah van Rooyen when asked what she is most looking forward to in 2024. By [...]
Reconnecting with Cadi
From patient to surgeon, Cadi keeps her dream alive Cadi de Jager is as inspirational today as she was when, aged just 9, she charmed the internet wit [...]
Reconnecting with Kiiara
Sassy Kiiara soars defiantly above the CHAOS “What’s on Kiiara’s wish list for 2024?” asks Sasha Louw, reflecting on the next stage of her daughter’s [...]
It takes a village to PROTECT a child
A child's resilience shines brightest when embraced by a village of guardians In the midst of hopelessness, a child's resilience shines brightest when [...]
It takes a village to SEE a child
In the world of every child, safety should be an unwavering promise, not a fleeting hope. A story that echoes every innocent voice, pleading for a hav [...]
It takes a village to BELIEVE a child
Within the context of our society, it is not unusual that a child's voice trembled with fear and uncertainty. At just 11 years old, her world was frac [...]
Meet Diayana
Diayana is a pretty little girl who loves playing on her own. Her mom, Natalie smiles and says that she “is in her own world”. When speaking to Natali [...]
Thandolwakhe’s long-awaited surgery brings hope and healing
Having a sick child is never nice for the child or the parent, but having a child who is constantly sick, is another story. Nozi is sitting at the Red [...]
Bringing Hope: Saturday Surgeries give children like Adriaan healing
When a parent takes their child to the hospital for their first-ever surgery, it’s undoubtedly an extremely heart-wrenching experience. That instincti [...]
Meet Nokukhanya
“The day I delivered my stillborn baby, I lost my husband in a shack fire.” Take however much time you need to let that sink in... Nokukhanya lost her [...]
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 [...]
