Ronald McDonald House South Africa supports families whose children need medical treatment.
Established in 2012, Ronald McDonald House South Africa is an independent non-profit organisation and part of the global Ronald McDonald House network.
We work alongside hospital partners, donors, volunteers and communities to provide practical support for families during their child’s medical care.
Our programmes respond to local needs, with a focus on comfort, dignity and family connection.
We support families so they remain close and involved during their child’s treatment.
Through our programmes, we help ease the everyday pressures of being away from home, including finding accommodation, accessing meals and having somewhere to rest.
Family Stays expresses this purpose: helping families be there for one another when a child needs care.
Our 27-bedroom House inside Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Parktown offers families accommodation at no charge. Shared facilities and support from our team help families manage daily life while their children receive treatment.
Our two Family Rooms at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto give mothers somewhere to rest, enjoy refreshments and connect with others while remaining close to their babies.
Our Lactation Centre at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital provides privacy, expressing equipment and breastfeeding guidance for mothers whose babies receive hospital care.
Ronald McDonald House South Africa was established.
Our first two Family Rooms opened at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, supporting mothers of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit and Ward 66.
Our 27-bedroom Ronald McDonald House opened inside Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, providing accommodation for families travelling to access specialised care.
Our Lactation Centre opened at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, extending support for mothers expressing breast milk during their babies’ hospital stays.
Our staff and volunteers support families and help keep our programmes running each day.
From welcoming guests and preparing meals to maintaining comfortable spaces and coordinating support, each role contributes to the care families receive.
Our Board of Directors oversees the organisation and its governance.
Meet Our Team and BoardMcDonald’s South Africa is our founding and sustaining partner, supporting our work through fundraising, corporate contributions and volunteer involvement.
Ronald McDonald House South Africa operates independently, with its own Board of Directors and governance.
We also depend on the generosity of other businesses, individual donors and community supporters. Their funding, time, products and expertise help sustain our programmes.
Meet Our Partners
Your support helps provide families with accommodation, everyday essentials and space to rest during their child’s medical treatment.
Donate, volunteer or partner with us to support this work.
Family Stays. With your support.
