21/08/2026
Meet Mfanelo
Whilst driving through Swayimane, I saw a young boy sitting alone in a sandpit. His name is Mfanelo.
We hadn’t met him through our community workers, and no one was aware of his situation.
A few weeks later, while checking in on patients in the area, I decided to stop at the same place and see if we could find his family.
We met Mfanelo’s mother, his permanent caregiver, who shared his story with us.
Mfanelo wasn’t born with the challenges he faces today. At just two years old, he began experiencing seizures, and over time, his condition dramatically changed his life.
Today, Mfanelo continues to suffer from severe seizures. His mother described some episodes as lasting up to two days — two days of unimaginable distress and exhaustion for both Mfanelo and his family.
And sadly, Mfanelo’s story is not unique.
We are coming across more and more people living with conditions that have never been properly diagnosed or supported. Behind every one of these stories is a family doing everything they can with the resources they have.
This is why Rejuvenate SA exists.
To find the people who have fallen through the cracks.
To listen to their families.
To connect them with the right support.
And ultimately, to help keep people mobile for life.
There are so many Mfanelos still waiting to be found.
Follow and join us as we continue searching, supporting and changing lives — one person at a time. ❤️