This Week’s Cases

A mother is appealing to healthcare professionals, government authorities, charitable organisations and compassionate South Africans to help her baby boy, whose condition has left her desperately seeking urgent medical intervention. A mother, Nozipho, is appealing for assistance after her baby boy developed a serious medical condition involving an unusually enlarged scrotum. The baby's condition has raised significant concerns, with his mother fearing for his health and well-

A lifetime of unanswered questions has led one KwaZulu-Natal man on a deeply personal search for the family he never knew. For many people, a surname is simply a name passed down from one generation to another. For Andile Mbhele, however, his surname has become part of a much deeper story — one involving identity, family, unanswered questions and a search for his biological roots. Andile grew up carrying the surname Mbhele, believing that this was his family identity. Mbhele

Nokuphiwa Ngema says her identity was allegedly used to register dozens of vehicles, leaving her facing vehicle-related liabilities running into millions of rands What began as the loss of an identity document nearly a decade ago has turned into a deeply troubling ordeal for Nokuphiwa Ngema, who says she discovered that dozens of vehicles had allegedly been registered in her name without her knowledge or consent. Ngema says she lost her South African identity document in Augu

Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal — For Nozipho Mlangeni, motherhood has always meant doing everything possible to give her children a better life. But when her son was just four years old, she began noticing changes that she could not explain. At first, he was an energetic young boy who could walk and do things for himself like any other child. But gradually, Nozipho noticed that his walking began to change. “He started walking differently, almost as if he was struggling to walk. As t

Thuleleni TV visits Ulundi to hear the story of a woman who fled an abusive marriage — and raises important questions about the support available to women in rural communities. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most serious challenges facing communities across South Africa. While much attention is often placed on urban areas and formal institutions, the experiences of women living in rural communities can present additional challenges — particularly when traditio

A family has reached out to Thuleleni TV in the hope of finding medical assistance and support for their child, whose health condition has progressively affected their ability to walk and use their hands. A family is making a heartfelt appeal for help after watching their child’s physical condition change over the years, leaving the child unable to walk and struggling to use their hands for everyday activities. According to the family, the child was able to walk normally afte

A cry for help from a family that has been searching for answers for years Niece Pumla is reaching out for assistance on behalf of her aunt, who has reportedly been struggling with a serious and distressing health problem for approximately 10 years. According to Pumla, her aunt experiences a strange sensation inside her body that she describes as feeling as though something resembling a snake is moving inside her. She also reports that she sometimes hears or feels what she de

KwaDukuza (Stanger), KwaZulu-Natal — The family of Nicholas Sangweni is appealing for answers as he remains in custody in connection with a case involving a girl who is alleged to have been his former girlfriend. According to information provided to Thuleleni TV, Sangweni was allegedly taken from his home by individuals who, according to his family, physically assaulted him during the incident. His mother has expressed deep concern about his wellbeing and says the family is y

Mathe Nomvu is appealing to members of the community and anyone who may be able to assist her as she continues to live with a long-standing and unexplained illness that has significantly affected her daily life. According to Mathe, she has been experiencing unusual sensations throughout her body, including what she describes as a feeling that certain things are moving inside her body. She has also experienced a burning sensation in one of her hands, and says that her thumb on

Sometimes, making a difference does not begin with having all the answers. Sometimes, it begins with simply seeing someone, hearing their story, and choosing to care. Tumelo is a young boy whose life changed unexpectedly. Having once been able to walk and attend school, Tumelo became unable to walk while he was in Grade 3 last year. The cause of his condition remains unknown, and despite the family’s efforts to seek assistance from clinics and hospitals, the support they desp

A seven-year-old girl is at the centre of a deeply distressing sexual abuse allegation involving a close family member, after her grandfather allegedly raped her and threatened her with a firearm if she told anyone. According to the account received, the child was allegedly instructed by her grandfather to sit on a bed before he closed her mouth and sexually assaulted her. Following the alleged attack, the grandfather reportedly warned the child not to tell anyone what had ha

From Nqutu, KwaZulu-Natal, to Johannesburg, Gauteng, Zanele Mdletshe is continuing to speak out about an experience she says has deeply affected her life, her career and her dignity. Zanele Mdletshe, originally from Nqutu in KwaZulu-Natal and currently living in Johannesburg, Gauteng, says she has been fighting for justice following a distressing incident involving a security search at the airport where she worked. According to Zanele, she was subjected to a search during whi