Smile FM Ryan O'Connor Breakfast Show

Amier Kader: a man who wants his hearing back to be himself

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Amier Kader is a man that Ryan has known for over 20 years. He is also a close friend of Proteas legend JP Duminy. Ryan got word, through a social media video by JP, that Amien needed some help. Amien got treatment for a brain tumour that was successful but it has severely impacted his hearing and he needs funds for a device that will help him hear properly again.
29 Oct 2025 4AM English South Africa News

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