BackaBuddy ensures that donations made via our platform go to the cause chosen by the verified beneficiary. We’re working with the SAPS Education Trust to finalise the account details. Once the final information is received, the funds raised will be paid out within 3–5 working.

What began as a public gesture of thanks to Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, launched by @ChrisExcel, has become a gift of opportunity. At the General’s request, over R44 000 raised on @backabuddy will be donated to the SAPS Education Trust, funding the education of.

A Lifetime of Saving Cats, Now Joy Needs Us to Save Her. South Africa (13 August 2025) – For over four decades, 83-year-old Joy Hawksley-Hill has been the unwavering force behind Persian Cat Rescue Johannesburg, saving and rehoming countless cats at her own expense. Now, after a.

One Day More With Mum: Son’s Heartfelt BackaBuddy Campaign Raises Over R29,000 in Just 10 Days for His Mother's Urgent Kidney Treatment. Phumlani Ndlovu launched the "One Day More With Mum" BackaBuddy campaign after his mother was excluded from public hospitals for dialysis. He

R48,000 Raised in 9 Days for Pastor’s Cancer Treatment. Wayne Barthus, a Cape Town pastor diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, has received over R48,282 from 36 donors in just nine days. With his medical aid declining coverage for a vital R70,000/month treatment, the Help Wayne

View the @backabuddy campaign here: @GoodThingsGuy.

Mama Dolly’s Aftercare Centre Has Brought Hope to a Community and Now Needs Help to Keep it Open. In Nelspruit, Mama Dolly used her retirement savings to start PhathekaniKahle After Care Centre, supporting children from under-resourced schools. Now facing closure due to unsafe.

Little warrior shows signs of strength after weeks in ICU. After over six weeks in ICU, 15-month-old Juván Havenga is showing signs of recovery from a rare disease, now breathing on his own and regaining strength. His family, facing high medical costs, is appealing for support.

Mobility Buddies Movement: Carel’s Epic Triathlon Inspires a Mission to Purchase One Wheelchair at a Time . After surviving a devastating firestorm and relearning to walk, Carel Botha turned his recovery into purpose by completing the Extreme Triathlon. Inspired during his.

Donor Appreciation: 19 Donors Raise Over R22K in 8 Days to Help Young Woman Beat Leukemia . In just 8 days, 19 generous donors raised over R22,000 to support 22-year-old Anastacia, who is battling a second relapse of acute myeloid leukemia. Despite reaching remission twice since

116 Donors Unite to Help Lorenzo Darries Through Critical Health Journey. Cape Town sports presenter and producer, Lorenzo Darries, is facing the fight of his life as he awaits a heart transplant and possible pacemaker. A BackaBuddy campaign launched to support him has raised

View the SAFE @backabuddy campaign here: @GoodThingsGuy.

Hope Is on The Move as SAFE Journeys to Save Zeerust Animals! . SAFE is heading from KZN to Zeerust to support Cats Angel Refuge, a struggling animal sanctuary caring for over 120 animals. With winter biting and resources running low, SAFE is delivering blankets, food, and vet.

67 Donors Help Raise Over R151,500 to Keep Sikholelwe in School. Thirteen-year-old Sikholelwe, who has paraplegia, is carried to school daily by her mother—but with high school approaching, the 3km sandy walk is becoming impossible. A BackaBuddy campaign has already raised over

Donor Appreciation: In Just 4 Days, 25 Donors Raise Over R42,100 to Support Jessy’s Cancer Battle. Jessy, a mother whose son once battled a brain tumor, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after delayed treatment due to misdiagnoses. Hospitalized with R30,000 in medical

“I may need a machine to breathe, but every one of you is the air in that machine.” – Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos (65) from Douglasdale, a beloved grandfather and retired IT pioneer known as “Abuelo Cazador,” is battling serious health challenges and mounting medical bills.

Hope for Sadie: Over R17,000 Raised to Support Her Recovery. Little Sadie Swanepoel’s battle with severe respiratory illness has sparked an outpouring of support as her family turns to the public to help cover rising medical costs after two hospital admissions. So far, over

Karate kid kicks towards Tokyo dream. Parktown North’s 12-year-old karate star, Nathan Gavin, is set to represent South Africa at the KWF World Championships in Tokyo in 2025. With 13 national medals and recent top honours at the Junior SA Championships, Nathan is chasing gold.

Help Hugo Meet His Newborn Son: Over R411,000 Raised for Skipper’s Life-Saving Care. South Africans and the international sailing community are rallying to support Hugo Hattingh, a father of two and seasoned skipper, who is fighting for his life in Thailand after suffering

Over R44,000 Raised to Bring Elderly Dogs and Senior Citizens Together!. Cape Dachshund Rescue raised over R44,000 through a Mandela Day BackaBuddy campaign to help 92 senior dachshunds receive essential vet care. The funds also support their Frosty Face Foster Programme, which