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      After 413 Days in ICU (And a R21 million bill), Kelvin van Baalen is Thriving

      After 413 Days in ICU (And a R21 Million Bill), Kelvin van Baalen is Thriving

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 26, 2026March 1, 2026 99,370 0

      Kelvin van Baalen spent 413 days in ICU, was resuscitated 9 times, had 27 surgeries and faced injuries that should have ended everything he had planned for his future. Instead,…

      Meet the 12 South Africans Driving the Defender Trophy Forward

      Meet the 12 South Africans Driving the Defender Trophy Forward

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 1,786 0

      Thousands entered, 48 were chosen and now just 12 remain. The Defender Trophy has revealed the South Africans who showed the skill, heart and teamwork needed to go further.  …

      Jada’s Brave Fight for a Future Once Thought Impossible

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026 1,320 0

      A rare diagnosis changed everything for Jada, but it did not take away her joy, her strength or the hope that is now guiding her family through a life-changing journey…

      Liesl de Bruin didn't want to ask for help, but the moment she did, South Africans rallied with a level of compassion that reminds us who we truly are.

      Daughter Fighting Cancer Now Fights to Save Her Dad’s Voice

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 16, 2025 1,293 0

      Liesl didn’t want to ask for help, but the moment she did, South Africans rallied with a level of compassion that reminds us who we truly are.   South Africa…

      Dutch Tourist Returns to South Africa to Thank Heroes Who Saved Her Life

      Dutch Tourist Returns to South Africa to Thank Heroes Who Saved Her Life

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 11, 2025 2,111 0

      For many tourists, South Africa is a place of wildlife, beauty, and adventure. For Manon Rouwette-Janssen, it became the place where her life was pieced back together.   St Lucia,…

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