A community of women helped a mother give birth after they realised the ambulance they called for would never arrive; they guided a beautiful boy into the world.
Johannesburg, South Africa (25 August 2021) – “I Have A Name” is an incredible photo series showcasing everyday South Africans in the most phenomenal way. Proudly South African… one story at a time. The latest, a story about a brave mother.
The stories are told by the incredible South Africans… raw and unedited. It’s a showcase of humanness, a reminder that behind every face is a name.
“I Have A Name” is a space where an anonymous photographer (we’ll call her D) is taking photos of everyday South Africans to showcase their incredible stories.
Her most recent story celebrates the birth of a little boy, Siyabonga. Siyabonga was born last night in a shack while his mother Angela waited for an ambulance that was never coming.
According to the talented “I Have A Name” photographer, Angela went into labour at around 3 am this morning and made her way to her friend Progeny for help. Progeny tried but failed to get an ambulance to come into their area to collect Angela. She tried, and they put the phone down on her.
A group of ladies rallied to support Angela. They helped her give birth in Progeny’s room, and thankfully, the birth was without complication.
Angela named her newborn son, Siyabonga. D went to assist Angela to make sure she and baby Siyabonga were in good health. She drove them to the hospital, and they were given the all-clear.
“I was able to meet him an hour after he was born, 2 community nurses had just checked that everything was ok with baby and mom, and I dropped Angela and babe off at Rahima Moosa causality where she and babe will he thoroughly checked out.”
“While driving to the hospital I chatted to Angela and asked her what she still needs for Siyabonga. “Nappies and clothes “ was her answer.”
Angela is now a single mom. Unfortunately, her partner left when she announced her pregnancy. D and the team at Rare Diseases of South Africa, the organisation behind the Rare Bear Project that employs Angela, are opening their office doors in Fourways for donations.
“If anyone would like to donate baby clothes or nappies we would so appreciate it . You can drop them off at the Raredisease offices in Broadacres. Rare Diseases SA, Stratford Office Park, Block 7, Ground Floor, Valley Road, Broadacres”
“The rare disease contact cell number to send any messages to regarding this is 072 476 7552”
The Rare Bear Project is all about supporting their community. From providing support to the Rare Diseases SA families to creating jobs and income-generating opportunities to the women of Kya Sands. 100% of the income earned goes straight back into this project.
Take a look at baby Siyabonga below; with a brave mother like his, he is going to have a life filled with love.
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