HearUs - A South African Cochlear Implant Association

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HearUs - A South African Cochlear Implant Association HearUs is committed to enabling candidates with severe-to-profound hearing loss to afford a Cochlear Implant (CI), together with their long-term maintenance.

We are associated with the Tygerberg Hospital-Stellenbosch University-Cochlear Implant Unit. OUR MISSION
In 2001, Hear Us was established by parents of deaf children who have cochlear implants. Hear Us exists to financially support deaf people from disadvantaged backgrounds to obtain cochlear implants and to give support to the hearing impaired and their families to realize their full potential in the hearing world. OUR FUNCTIONS


FUNDRAISING - Money is raised to financially support disadvantaged deaf children and adults who are candidates for cochlear implantation. Financial support is also available for the long term maintenance of the cochlear implant technology. SUPPORT & INFORMATION - For any patients, professionals, families, or interested parties who require information regarding cochlear implantation and the functioning of Hear Us.

Meet the extraordinary artists behind the music. 🎶The HearUs Celebratory Concert brings together an incredible line-up o...
27/08/2026

Meet the extraordinary artists behind the music. 🎶

The HearUs Celebratory Concert brings together an incredible line-up of South African musical talent for one very special evening.

🎹 Iman Bulbulia ~ an award-winning pianist who became the youngest musician to perform as a soloist with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at just eight years old. 2026 BIOSKETCHES HearUs program met biosketches.docx

🎹 José Dias ~ internationally experienced pianist, musical director, accompanist and educator who has performed in major concert halls across South Africa, Europe, Africa and China. 2026 BIOSKETCHES HearUs program met biosketches.docx

🎤 Lauren Dasappa ~ distinguished South African soprano, voice pedagogue and Stellenbosch University lecturer. 2026 BIOSKETCHES HearUs program met biosketches.docx

🎻 Piet de B**r ~ acclaimed violinist whose career spans classical music, jazz, blues and collaborations with some of South Africa’s best-known artists. 2026 BIOSKETCHES HearUs program met biosketches.docx

🎤 Thandolwethu Longo ~ an award-winning young South African tenor and Cape Town Opera Judith Neilson Young Artist. 2026 BIOSKETCHES HearUs program met biosketches.docx

One stage. Exceptional talent. And music in support of an incredibly meaningful cause.

📍 Endler Hall, Stellenbosch
📅 5 September 2026
🎟 Find HearUs on Quicket.

Stellenbosch Youth Orchestra 
Heydeburg Chamber Orchestra

fundraiser

More than a concert. A celebration of what is possible. 💙🎶As we count down to the HearUs Celebratory Concert, we’re intr...
25/08/2026

More than a concert. A celebration of what is possible. 💙🎶

As we count down to the HearUs Celebratory Concert, we’re introducing some of the remarkable people who will be part of this special evening.

✨ Mia le Roux made history as the first hearing-impaired woman to be crowned Miss South Africa. A cochlear implant recipient herself, Mia continues to advocate for greater accessibility, inclusion and opportunities for people with hearing loss.

🎹 Kate Allwood, born with profound hearing loss, received bilateral cochlear implants during her first year of life. Today she is a talented pianist, Grade 12 learner and accomplished para-swimmer who has represented South Africa internationally.

Two very different journeys, connected by hearing, opportunity and possibility.

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of HearUs and 40 years since South Africa’s first cochlear implant.

📍 Endler Hall, Stellenbosch
📅 5 September 2026
🎟 Tickets available via Quicket

Stellenbosch MusicWithPurpose

The countdown is on to an unforgettable evening of music, meaning and celebration. 🎶Join HearUs, in association with Dar...
17/08/2026

The countdown is on to an unforgettable evening of music, meaning and celebration. 🎶

Join HearUs, in association with Dare4Life, as we celebrate two extraordinary milestones:

✨ 40 years of the Tygerberg Hospital–Stellenbosch University Cochlear Implant Programme
✨ 25 years of HearUs supporting and transforming the lives of people with hearing loss

Featuring the Heydeburg Symphony Orchestra and Stellenbosch Youth Orchestra, this special fundraising and awareness concert will celebrate the power of sound, the impact of cochlear implantation, and the people and families whose lives have been changed along the way.

📅 Saturday, 5 September 2026
🕢 19:30
📍 Endler Concert Hall, Stellenbosch
🎩 Dress code: Black Tie

Tickets from just R300, including:
🍽️ Food
🍷 W**e and refreshments
📖 Official concert programme

Every ticket supports the ongoing work of HearUs and helps us continue raising awareness around hearing loss, cochlear implantation and access to hearing healthcare.

🎟️ Tickets are available now on Quicket
Search: HearUs Celebratory Concert 2026

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16/07/2026

✨ Teenage Day 2026 — GAME ON! ✨

What an incredible day filled with laughter, friendship, games, confidence and unforgettable memories! 💛

It was so special bringing our amazing cochlear implant teenagers together to connect, have fun, support one another and celebrate everything that makes them unique. Their energy, courage and enthusiasm made the day truly unforgettable! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible and to SENT for sponsoring the awesome prizes. 🏆
Southern ENT

Here’s to good vibes, great friendships and levelling up together! 💥

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❤️ HONESTY BEHIND THE WHEEL ❤️Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference.Recently, Siyanga lost...
11/06/2026

❤️ HONESTY BEHIND THE WHEEL ❤️

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference.

Recently, Siyanga lost his cochlear implant sound processor while travelling in a taxi from Mitchells Plain to Delft. For many people, it may look like a small electronic device, but for Siyanga it is so much more than that. It is a vital part of how he hears, communicates, works, and connects with the world around him.

After realising it was missing, Siyanga desperately tried to retrace his steps and locate the taxi driver. Fearing it may be lost forever, he continued searching for a way to make contact.

What happened next is a reminder that there are still incredibly honest and caring people in our communities.

The taxi driver had found the cochlear implant sound processor in his vehicle and carefully kept it safe. Once contact was made, he informed Siyanga that the device had been found and ensured it could be returned to its rightful owner.

For someone who relies on a cochlear implant, losing a sound processor can have a significant impact on daily life. Thanks to the driver’s honesty, Siyanga was reunited with a device that helps him access sound and stay connected to those around him.

In a world where negative stories often make the headlines, this story reminds us that kindness, integrity, and compassion still exist.

A heartfelt thank you to this taxi driver for choosing to do the right thing. Your honesty did more than return a device; it restored peace of mind, hope, and a connection to the sounds of everyday life.

Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes they drive taxis. 🚖❤️

🎶 SAVE THE DATE 🎶A celebration of sound. A celebration of impact. A celebration of life.HearUs, in association with Dare...
05/06/2026

🎶 SAVE THE DATE 🎶

A celebration of sound. A celebration of impact. A celebration of life.

HearUs, in association with Dare4Life, proudly presents the Heydeburg Symphony Orchestra in a once in a generation event commemorating two remarkable milestones:

✨ 40 years since South Africa’s first cochlear implant
✨ 25 years of HearUs transforming lives through hearing

For four decades, cochlear implants have opened the world of sound to thousands of South Africans, creating opportunities, restoring connections, and changing lives forever. This special evening will honour that journey through the power and beauty of music.

📅 5 September 2026
🕢 19:30
📍 Endler Hall, Stellenbosch

Join us as we celebrate the incredible stories, achievements, and people behind a legacy of hearing, hope, and possibility.

Every sound changes a life.

30/03/2026

Sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest difference 💛
Phelokazi shows how she uses her braids to gently secure her coil cable, adding that extra bit of protection while still looking beautiful.
Practical, creative, and empowering ✨

27/03/2026

“The First Sound” 💕

A tiny hand,
a curious gaze,
a quiet world she’s known for days…

Or months, or years,
so soft, so still,
a silent space she learned to fill.

Then in a moment, small yet wide,
a switch is turned… the world replies.

A blink, a pause,
a searching face,
as sound begins to find its place.

A mother’s voice,
a laugh, a tone,
a rhythm she has never known.

Is it wonder?
Is it fear?
Is it magic reaching her ear?

A step between
the hush and noise,
the very first hello to voice.

And in her eyes,
a spark, a light…
a world unfolding, soft and bright.

Not just a sound,
but something more…
a door unlocked,
an open door.

And though it’s new,
and strange, and deep,
it’s hers to hold,
it’s hers to keep.

A little girl,
so brave, so strong…
just heard the start
of her own song. ✨✨✨💫

We are incredibly proud of Siyanga, a proud supporter and promoter of Hear Us, who received his cochlear implant in 2019...
13/03/2026

We are incredibly proud of Siyanga, a proud supporter and promoter of Hear Us, who received his cochlear implant in 2019.

Siyanga has successfully passed his Disability Studies qualification at the University of Cape Town, and we are so proud of how far he has come and everything he has achieved.

With his graduation taking place at the end of this month, we cannot wait to cheer you on. Congratulations Siyanga. 🌟

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Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit, 5th Floor, Tygerberg Hospital
Cape Town
7505

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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