Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Assisting a widower from Pretoria after he lost his hearing

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Sunnyboy Jiyane lost his wife and his income during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it seems that he lost most of his hearing, too. The Ear Institute will assist Sunnyboy with one of his hearing aids, the moulds and fitting, as well as the initial test free of charge. That’s a sponsorship of R37 500! The Good Morning Angels Fund will also assist Sunnyboy with the cost of the second hearing aid at R22,000!
27 Mar 2024 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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