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Our People Dineo’s Story

Dineo’s Story

My child was admitted to ICU in July, and that is when I first heard about the RMHC Family Room…

Partners & Community A Mother’s Heartfelt Gesture

A Mother’s Heartfelt Gesture

We are always deeply moved when the families we serve choose to give back and support our mission….

Partners & Community The right place, at the right time

The right place, at the right time

Thank you very much for holding my hands tight from day one until today. It was on the 02/06/2014 at CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH HOSPITAL, when I gave birth to a premature baby girl, who was…

Partners & Community Baby Lufuno’s Journey

Baby Lufuno’s Journey

I am Lufuno Radzilani from Thohoyandou, Limpopo. I came to Johannesburg when I was 38 weeks pregnant because in Limpopo there are no gynaecologists. My pregnancy was big, on the 28th of September 2021, on…

Family Stories Baby Thendo’s Journey

Baby Thendo’s Journey

My name is Portia Mudau, I’m from Limpopo. My son is Thendo Tshisikhawe, he is 9 years old. I came to Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital for the first time in 2021 August, we were transferred…

Our People Baby Khabonina ’s Journey

Baby Khabonina ’s Journey

My name is Khabonina Yende, in 2014 God blessed me with my baby girl. Her name was Hlelolwakhe, she was born at 26 weeks old, she was in NICU for 3 months. At first, I…

Our People Baby Tanya’s Journey

Baby Tanya’s Journey

On 13 September 2014 I gave birth to a baby boy at Chris Hani Hospital. I was in pain before I gave birth but, when I saw my son, I was thrilled, not knowing that…

Family Stories Baby Glenda’s Journey

Baby Glenda’s Journey

My name is Glenda Nombulelo Ratyie, I live in Diepkloof. I’m a mother of three, twins whom both passed away and a 7-year-old daughter…

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