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Olivia and her rabbit, Maggie, undergo open heart surgery
Olivia. It means bringer of peace. “She is our miracle baby,” shares Renate, who together with her husband, Raymond, discovered that...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Oct 3, 20235 min read


Zander's CHD heart story
Zander's story. Shared by his mom, Nicolene. I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, baby boy – or so I thought. When he was just 2 days...
Heart-mom, Nicolene Lombard Groenewald
Sep 25, 20234 min read


Dear Dr Schürmann
Dear Prof Takawira, Dr Schürmann, Dr Naidoo, Dr Lazarus, Rianie, Sr Karen, all the staff who’s names I never learned or may have...
The Müller Family
Sep 9, 20232 min read


22 years of anticipation is finally over for Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson spent the last 22 years of his life knowing that at any point in time, he would be undergoing his second open heart...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Aug 23, 20234 min read


Happy women’s month, phenomenal heart mums!
Happy women’s month, phenomenal heart mums! You deserve the highest lifetime award. 13 years in my role as a heart mum… I am a Seshma...
Heart-mom, Seshma Bhoopal
Aug 11, 20236 min read


Enzokuhle Shongwe's Heart Story
The Shongwe family welcomed their baby boy, Enzokuhle, into the world on 3 November 2020. His elevated heart rate was noted at the...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Jul 26, 20234 min read





















