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A full scholarship brings relief to a selfless mother running an NGO

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A Brakpan mother - who cares for 26 abandoned and orphaned children – will be able to send her own son to high school next year, thanks to Hot Cares – and our friends at Christian Brothers College.

Phindile Mthembu runs an NGO that’s been waiting for funding from the Department of Social Development for several months now.

As a result, she hasn’t been able to draw a salary and is battling to look after her own family’s needs.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from Brakpan...
11 Jul 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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