Bandile looks forward to corrective surgery in Pretoria

After the story of Bandile was published in the Echo Newspaper on 25 January 2019, a community member who had faced a similar challenge with his daughter, came forward to assist.

February 9, 2019

Lee-Anne Gertze 1 minute read

LEANDRA – Bandile Ndimande Madida’s family have received news that could potentially change his life.

After the story of Bandile was published in The Echo on 25 January, a community member who had faced a similar challenge with his daughter, came forward to assist.

He passed on the information of a specialist in Pretoria who had operated on his little girl months before.

After the success of his child’s surgery, he could not just read about Bandile’s story and remain quiet.

Dr Goller, an orthopaedic surgeon from Pretoria has offered to assist the family by having his surgery done.

Though a date has not been confirmed, the good news gives the family hope.

Ms Florence Ndimande, Bandile’s aunt, was ecstatic to hear the news.

“A new day has dawned on Bandile’s life.”

He looks forward to having corrective surgery and being free from the pain he encounters on a daily basis.

The Echo will be following Bandile’s story closely and hopes to see Bandile walk without pain very soon.

If you want to assist the family further by helping in other areas, such as travel, accommodation or funding for other needs, contact The Echo on 017 634 7728.