by jackie | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
After a long period of having to adhere to Covid protocols, including having a staggered approach with our children’s attendance due to the high risks and vulnerability of children with disabilities, we are excited to announce that as of the 19th July 2022, Sinethemba...
by jackie | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
A caregiver workshop was held on Saturday the 11th of June 2022 at Sinethemba Special Care Centre. This workshop covered the topic of Cerebral Palsy (CP) and other similar neurological conditions with a focus on positioning, equipment and management of common problems...
by jackie | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
On the 19th May 2022, we were able to take some of our Cerebral Palsy children through to Red Cross Children’s hospital for their biannual Doctor’s check-up and seating clinic. This is a wonderful opportunity for the parents, our therapists and the doctors who...
by jackie | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
On the 11th May 2022, the children and adult group members of Sinethemba Special Care Centre where once again supported by the Clothing Guild. Each child and member received a bag of warm clothes and a blanket to help with the icy cold of our Cape Town winters. We...
by jackie | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Once again, the children of Sinethemba Special Care Centre, were generously supported by the children of the Rock Academy and the Fish Hoek Lions club with an abundance of Easter eggs. Our Physio/ Programme Implementer, Micaela, set up an Easter Egg hunt for the...
by jackie | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
On the 10th December 2021, we celebrated Christmas at Sinethemba. It was the last day of the year for the children and we ended it on a very festive note. The Fish Hoek Lion’s club arrived with presents for each child at Sinethemba. We sang some beautiful...
by jackie | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
On the 9th December 2021, 8 of the children at Sinethemba Special Care Centre were able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. With the help of the Department of Health and Living Hope, the parents of our over 12 year old’s were given the option to allow Living Hope...
by jackie | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
WOW! What a rollercoaster year 2021 has been so far. COVID -19 has definitely thrown some challenges our way, but it is clear that our staff and children have a positive mindset and that we are continuing to strive through it. We had to make some changes to how...
by jackie | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
We are delighted to announce that Sinethemba Special Care Centre will once again be covered for any emergency medical treatment at no cost by the Central Mica Hardware and CMR schools programme. We’re living in very tough times, and the news that Central Mica...
by jackie | Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 2020 The Corona Virus, which caused South Africa to go into National Lockdown, along with the rest of the world – has had an even bigger impact within the disability sector than other sectors. Sinethemba closed its doors on the 18th March 2020 along...