Children's Hospital Trust

15/06/2026

Today, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital celebrates 70 years of saving children’s lives, restoring hope, and caring for generations of children and their families. 🎉🙌🏼

For seven decades, this groundbreaking institution has stood as a beacon of healing, compassion, innovation, and excellence. Within its walls, countless children have found strength in the face of adversity, families have discovered hope during their most challenging moments, and dedicated healthcare professionals have devoted their lives to providing exceptional care and saving many lives.

Behind every patient journey is a story of courage. Behind every recovery is a dedicated team committed to making a difference. And behind 70 years of service is a legacy built on compassion, resilience, and belief that every child deserves the very best chance at life.

Today marks not only a celebration of an extraordinary milestone, but also a tribute to every patient, family member, staff member, volunteer, donor, and supporter who has been part of this incredible journey.

Happy 70th Birthday, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Seventy years of inspiring hope and transforming lives, and a legacy that will continue to shine for generations to come. ❤️

Donate today to secure the next 70 years: https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/donate/

12/06/2026

Incredible! Congratulations Professor Liesl Zühlke! 🙌🏼

11/06/2026

Every child deserves access to life-saving care, today and for generations to come. ❤️

As the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital celebrates 70 years of changing and saving young lives, we’re looking to the future. The hospital’s dedicated paediatric neurosurgery unit relies on a neurosurgical microscope that is now 17 years old and urgently needs replacing.

The Children’s Hospital Trust is raising R7.8 million to fund a new microscope and ensure life-saving brain surgeries can continue for the next 70 years.

Help us honour this incredible legacy by investing in the future of paediatric healthcare. Donate today:

🔗 https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/donate/

11/06/2026

“Why nursing? Oh, that’s an easy one.”

Long before she stepped into the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital wearing a freshly starched white uniform at just 17, Penny knew she had found her purpose.

Today, at 78, her nursing days are over, but she still returns to the Hospital that she fell in love with so many years ago, and which she describes as a beacon of hope for children from across
the country and beyond.

From caring for generations of young patients to serving on the health facility board today, her story is a reminder that, across its 70-year history, the heart of the Red Cross has always been its compassionate, dedicated people; people powered by purpose.

[READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE] https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/nurse-penny-falling-in-love-with-a-hospital/

Donate today and help ensure that the next 70 years are filled with hope, healing and world-class care for every child.

[DONATE HERE] https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/donate/

09/06/2026

Behind every historic photograph is a story of deep care.

As Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital marks 70 years of service and excellence in child healthcare, we pay tribute to the nurses of yesterday whose skill, compassion and dedication helped shape generations of childhood healing.

Their legacy lives on in every child cared for, every family supported, and every life changed.

70 years of extraordinary care. ♥️

Help us honour the past by investing in the future. Donate today and help ensure that the next 70 years are filled with hope, healing and world-class care for every child.

[DONATE] https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/donate/

09/06/2026

When little Krêsna was diagnosed with Leukemia, life changed in an instant. For her mom, Betricia, the devastating news felt as though their whole world had crumbled. Suddenly, every day became a battle filled with uncertainty, fear, and difficult decisions.

Originally from George, Krêsna and Betricia face not only the emotional and physical challenges of treatment, but also the financial burden of travelling long distances for the specialised care Krêsna needs. The costs of transport and time away from home add to an already difficult journey.

Despite these challenges, they continue to face each day with courage, holding onto their faith, hope, and the power of prayer.

For 70 years, Red Cross Children’s Hospital has been a place of hope and healing for children like Krêsna and families like Betricia’s. As RCWMCH celebrate 70 Years of Hope and Healing, we invite you to help us continue changing lives for generations to come.

💙 Every contribution helps provide critical care and support services.

💙 Every act of generosity gives hope to a child in need.

Donate today and help families like Krêsna and Betricia’s, https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/donate/

08/06/2026

A big thank you to Zenazi Ndinani 292-514 NPO Organisation (ZNO) for your incredible kindness, compassion, and continued support of the families at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

In honour of your beloved son, Zenazi Ndinani Ngumbela, you have chosen to bring comfort and encouragement to others during some of their most difficult moments. Your visit and generous donation of care packages are deeply appreciated.

Thank you for turning your loss into a legacy of care, healing, and support for mothers and children in need. ❤️

If you would like to show your support, visit https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/donate/

08/06/2026

Every year, children with life-threatening brain conditions arrive at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital needing urgent, highly specialised neurosurgery. But the neurosurgical microscope that makes many of these operations possible is now 17 years old, seven years beyond its recommended lifespan.

As the only dedicated paediatric neurosurgery unit in sub-Saharan Africa, the hospital performs some of the continent’s most complex brain surgeries. This single piece of equipment supports 40% of all neurosurgical procedures, including 120–150 high-risk operations every year.

Without a new microscope, life-saving surgeries for children cannot continue at the level they are needed.

The Children’s Hospital Trust is urgently raising R7.8 million to replace this critical equipment and ensure that children across South Africa and beyond continue to receive the specialist care they deserve.

👉 Please donate and help fund a new neurosurgical microscope that will save lives, restore hope, and secure the future of paediatric brain surgery.

[DONATE] https://www.childrenshospitaltrust.org.za/donate/

[WATCH FULL VIDEO] https://youtu.be/eGw00qiV6rA

Every year, children with life-threatening brain conditions arrive ...

05/06/2026

Congratulations Dr Selome Robi Tsige! 🙌🏼

What better way to end the week than to celebrate Dr Selome Robi Tsige qualifying as a neonatologist. The second paediatrician from Hawassa University College Of Medicine And Health Sciences to do so, she follows in the footsteps of her mentor, APFP alum Dr Fitsum Belay. Having just passed her College of Medicine of South Africa subspecialty exams, she has returned home to add her expertise to Hawassa's neonatal service and teaching. If you're looking for inspiration - go check out their remarkable work. Dear Selome - giant heart, effervescent giggle, feisty as anything, neonatologist to your very core - congratulations! We could not be more thrilled! Halalala!