Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels and a community of unsung heroes swooped in to give Boksburg Kidz Clinic a massive helping hand after the haven was hit by gangsterism that robbed them of their livelihood on New Year’s Eve.
Johannesburg, South Africa (28 January 2025) — Community heroes and Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels recently stepped in to turn a tragic situation into one of hope for a haven in Boksburg!
The Boksburg Kidz Clinic, operated by Women and Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA), has long been a beacon of hope for child victims of abuse.
Offering free therapy, medical and assessment reports, expert court testimony, and support for police and prosecution teams, the clinic has assisted over 17,000 children from across the East Rand.
However, on New Year’s Eve, while much of South Africa linked arms and looked forward to 2025 together, not everyone shared in the positivity.
The Boksburg Kidz Clinic became victims of the worst kind of opportunists as a gang ransacked, vandalised, and set fire to parts of the clinic.
The damage was catastrophic, from stolen medical, office, and security equipment to broken toys, therapy aids, furniture, and even case files. In total, the clinic reportedly sustained losses exceeding R210,000.
While police swiftly apprehended the perpetrators, none of the stolen items were recovered.
WMACA Founder Miranda Jordan described the incident as “absolutely horrific,” emphasising the urgent need to rebuild the clinic as a child-friendly sanctuary of healing.
“Insurance will only cover basic repairs, leaving us reliant on public and corporate support to restore critical services,” she added.
But, even in the darkest times, light can burst through at any moment. For the clinic, this light came in the form of community, unsung heroes with no intention to sit back quietly while the clinic pieced itself together again.
Thanks to incredible people, essential items have been replaced, largely allowing the clinic to resume its most vital services.
The Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels fund donated R50,000 to aid the clinic’s rebuilding efforts. Together with a generous R80,000 contribution from the corporate world, the clinic now has R130,000 to begin replacing more critical items and repairing the facility to restore a safe, welcoming environment for vulnerable children.
Executive Director Kevin Barbeau expressed gratitude and resilience:
“So many children depend on us for therapy and to ensure their cases move forward in court. We are determined to emerge stronger. Our message to these criminal gangs is clear: we will not be intimidated. We will shine brighter and assist even more children.”
“Good Morning Angels is proud to stand with the Boksburg Kidz Clinic as they rebuild after this devastating attack,” Jacaranda FM’s breakfast host Martin Bester shared.
“The clinic’s work is a lifeline for abused children, and we are honoured to play a part in ensuring these vital services continue for the East Rand community.”
Hopes are high that the Boksburg Kidz Clinic won’t just rebuild but will rebuild with the support of South Africa behind them and come back ten times stronger.
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