STORIES & NEWS

  • Newsletters
    A Legacy of Compassion. A Future of Hope. As we celebrate 90 years...
    A Future of Hope
  • Newsletters
    At St Joseph’s, every child’s journey is a story of resilience, care,...
    Holistic Care in Action
  • News
    For nine decades, St Joseph’s has been a beacon of hope for...
    St Joseph’s Celebrates 90 Years of Life-Changing Paediatric Care
  • News
    A Legacy of Compassion and Excellence
    St Joseph’s Celebrates 90 Years of Transforming Children’s Lives
  • Miracle Stories
    At just 10 years old, Duanne faced the daunting challenge of spastic...
    Meet Duanne Parson – A Story of Strength and Recovery
  • Donations
    “In 2023, we estimated that 77% of our children would have been...
    The Sound of Change: A Life-Changing Gift from the Embassy...
  • News
    “The unconditional love I have for children made me want to give...
    How Baby Massage Certification is Enhancing Care at St Joseph’s:...
  • News
    The knowledge gained from these sessions will play a vital role in...
    Peppa Pig Live with Showtime Management Brings Joy to St...
  • News
    The knowledge gained from these sessions will play a vital role in...
    Advancing Children's Care at St Joseph’s with Insights from the...
  • Miracle Stories
    “I was just going about my day when I heard a big...
    A Glimpse of Zachary’s Recovery Journey
  • Miracle Stories
    The brain injury caused him to lose almost all his motor functions...
    The Journey to Independence: Lukhanyiso Ndele’s Rehabilitation Story
  • Miracle Stories
    Teshwin Van Wyk, a courageous 3-year-old boy from Franschhoek, embarked on a...
    A Journey of Hope: Teshwin Van Wyk’s Story
  • Miracle Stories
    Qaqamba believes that more public education is needed to raise awareness of...
    Patience and perseverance: Qaqamba (Angel) Cuba pays it forward
  • Miracle Stories
    “I always understood that my father wanted me to get an education...
    Gibson’s Road to Recovery Led Him to His Education Dream
  • Miracle Stories
    Her skin problem was very bad. Her entire body was covered in...
    From Bandages to Boldness: Sandra’s Story
  • News
    Elizabeth van Neel, fondly known as Cindy, started work in the St....
    St. Joseph's Cake Aunty!
  • Miracle Stories
    Four year old Lulo came to St. Joseph’s for ongoing rehabilitation following...
    Lulo loves Aqua Therapy
  • Miracle Stories
    7-year old Denico was admitted to SJH in April 2022 after suffering...
    Miracles are happening …. Denico’s story
  • Miracle Stories
    Learning that your child was involved in an accident is every parent’s...
    Dicklin's road to recovery
  • News
    Glenda Jacobs joined St. Joseph’s in 1980 and after 42 years of...
    Glenda - celebrating 42 years!
  • Miracle Stories
    Makanakah, while playing with the other children at home, fell into an...
    A Happy Ending
  • Miracle Stories
    Twin sisters Audrey and Nicolene (1-year-old), arrived at St. Joseph’s in February...
    Twin Angels
  • Miracle Stories
    Cynthia Lakay is a former patient of St. Joseph’s and she never...
    Full Circle
  • Miracle Stories
    While everyone was gearing up for a joyful festive season, Sophia Kiwiets...
    Simphiwe’s journey:
    Thriving against all odds
  • Miracle Stories
    It’s hard to believe baby Onikwa Mapalala can greet us with a...
    Nothing short of a miracle:
    Baby Onikwa’s Journey
  • Miracle Stories
    When the term “palliative care” comes to mind it stirs up sombre...
    Palliative care:
    Finding solace in friendship
  • Miracle Stories
    Everyone who enters the gates of St. Joseph’s Home will come across...
    Stanley Adams:
    The King of the Castle
  • Donations
    Pledge R86 for 86 years of making a difference! St. Joseph’s Home’s unique...
    St. Joseph’s “keeps them smiling” as their inclusive play park...
  • Miracle Stories
    Baby R was 13 weeks old when he was admitted to St....
    Baby R
  • Stellenberg walled garden
    Donations
    More than R80 000 has been raised for St. Joseph’s to date...
    Stellenberg’s history and gardens: The Ovenstones tell us more about...
  • Stellenberg homestead
    Events
    Beauty and history at its best for a great cause! The annual open...
    The annual Stellenberg Garden Tour has gone virtual for St....
  • St Joseph's Happy Nappy Drive
    Donations
    Changing 500 nappies a day may sound like an impossible task to...
    Changing 500 nappies a day? That’s normal at St. Joseph’s!
  • News
    COVID-19 has impacted on the operations at St. Joseph’s. We asked Christelle...
    St. Joseph's Covid-19 impact interview in the Archdiocesan News
  • News
    The staff and I thank St. Joseph’s Home for the support in...
    Thank you St. Joseph's
  • Donations
    St. Joseph’s would like to express our sincere appreciation for a donation...
    Thank you Kimberley-Clark!
  • Donations
    Thank you to Calore Fireplaces and Stoves who once again donated 70...
    Calore Donation
  • Donations
    This donation is a huge expense savings to the Home, and we...
    Cape Town Clothing Guild donates much needed winter clothes!
  • Donations
    Hand sanitizing liquid equals liquid gold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, St....
    Rheinmetall Denel Munition Donation
  • News
    Today St. Joseph’s Home for Chronically Ill Children celebrates and honors its...
    St. Joseph’s honours and celebrates its staff: Meeting challenges of...
  • News
    Dear Valued Friends, Supporters and Donors, For the past 85 years, St. Joseph’s...
    Responding to COVID19 and the needs of our time
  • News
    Sister Anne-Marie returns to Germany after 52 years in South Africa.
    Sister Anne-Marie returns to Germany (local article)
  • News
    1st of February 2020 is a day that the Pallottine Family and...
    Pallottine Order pays tribute to Sister Anne-Marie
  • News
    St. Joseph’s Home said goodbye to Sister Annemarie, Provincial Superior of the...
    St. Joseph’s Home wishes you well, Sister Annemarie!
  • News
    The SJH director, Thea Patterson (left) welcomed Christelle Cornelius (right) to St....
    Christelle Cornelius welcomed to St. Joseph’s
  • Donations
    Dutch Interns Demi, Isabella and Mylene, raised more than R40 000 through...
    Dutch Interns raise more than R40 000