by Admin | Aug 31, 2025 | News
Jenni, Graham, and Hayden Rowe have raised nearly R55 000 for cleft surgery through KY-ND – an initiative they launched in memory of their son and brother, Ky, who tragically passed away on 9 August 2022. For Ky, a smile was more than just an expression – it was his...
by Admin | Aug 5, 2025 | News
A picture is worth a thousand words, they say – and this one perfectly sums up the role of women at Operation Smile. Dedicated volunteer nurse, Busiswa, and a young cleft patient’s mom, work together to provide reassurance, care and support during surgery. What...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2025 | News
No fewer than 35 life-changing cleft surgeries were completed in Mbombela over the weekend – thanks to the efforts of volunteers from across South Africa and generous donor support. What began as a weekend marathon to complete 25 surgeries ended in 35 smiles....
by Admin | Jun 5, 2025 | News
When young mom, Lebone, brought her baby to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital for the Operation Smile surgical programme in May 2025, her heart was in her mouth. This was her third attempt to get surgery for little Rorisang. He was born with a bilateral...
by Admin | May 21, 2025 | special
In a major push to reduce the backlog of cleft lip and palate surgeries in Gauteng, Operation Smile and Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital (NMCH) – with key support from Life Healthcare – delivered an intensive weekend surgical programme from 16 to 18 May 2025. No...
