R2 million raised to give patients with significant hearing loss the gift of sound

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To mark Mandela Day 2026, Good Morning Angels joined hands with Mia le Roux and her AboutSound initiative to give 20 children and adults with significant hearing loss the ability to hear through cochlear implants.

Breakfast with Martin Bester broadcast live from Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on Wednesday, 15 July, where Good Morning Angels raised R2 million to help make this life-changing initiative possible for 20 patients.
15 Jul English South Africa Non-Profit

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