For 19-year-old Sipho Mkhwanazi from Tsakani, daily life has always been a struggle.
Born with severe physical disabilities, he has never been able to walk or use his hands effectively, relying entirely on others for even the simplest tasks.
Earlier this year, his condition worsened when he developed epilepsy, a condition that causes recurrent seizures. During one of these episodes, he suffered a serious fall, resulting in a dislocated hip.
Unfortunately, despite being taken to the hospital for treatment, medical staff were unable to successfully reposition the hip, leaving him in ongoing pain and further restricting his mobility.
Sipho’s mother, Mbali Mkhwanazi, who works for a cleaning company contracted to Carnival City, was deeply concerned about his deteriorating health. She appealed for medical intervention, assistive devices, and continued care to improve his quality of life.
The Sun Carnival City Community Trust responded to the family’s call for help.
“I was so happy when I received the wheelchair from the Sun Carnival City Community Trust, which costs more than R20 000, which we would never be able to afford,” said Mkhwanazi.
“May the Lord bless them for the good they have done for my son. It will make things much easier for me when taking Sipho to the clinic and for his check-ups,” she added.
“After hearing the touching story shared by the boy’s mother, we identified the need and were honoured to be part of the team that stepped in to help when it mattered most,” said Abbey Witbooi, trustee of the Sun Carnival City Community Trust.
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