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Former Wales International Rugby Player Receives Heart Transplant in Cape Town
Rhys Thomas, a former Wales rugby international, receives life-saving heart transplant in South Africa. In April 2026, Rhys Thomas, 43, underwent a successful heart transplant at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town, his birthplace. The...
Transplant and LVAD Support Group Meeting – May 2026
Heart Transplant and LVAD Support Group Meeting: 26 May 2026 On Tuesday evening, 26th May 2026, patients, family members, caregivers, and members of the Heart Transplant and LVAD...
South Africa’s only father-and-son Heart Transplant Team
Drs Willie and Johan Koen, a unique father-son duo of cardiac surgeons at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town, have been making headlines for their...
Becoming an Organ Donor in South Africa is a Life-Changing decision
In a country as vibrant and resilient as South Africa, where communities rally together in times of need, one simple act of generosity can ripple through countless lives. Organ...