Hot Cares Christmas : An Overdue Family Reunion

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A recently widowed mother will be reunited with her family here in Gauteng, just in time for Christmas.

72 year old Linette van der Lingen’s husband was killed in a car accident in June.

She was also seriously injured in that crash and has been in and out of hospital in Gqeberha trying to recover.

Her daughter Natasha nominated Linette for Hot Cares Christmas in the hope of a festive season miracle.

Hot 1027’s Tara Penny ….
1 Dec 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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