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DOCTORS FOR LIFE’S INTERVENTION IN THE STELLENBOSCH HIGH SCHOOL EQUALITY COURT CASE
In February 2026, Doctors for Life International applied to the High Court of South Africa, Western Cape Division, sitting as an Equality Court, to be admitted as amicus curiae (friend of the court) in the Stellenbosch High School matter. Doctors for Life has since been admitted. The case concerns a former learner whose identity is … Read more
Clinic Construction Has Begun in Malawi!
DFL’s Medical Ministry, Africa to Africa, Update: Construction Has Begun on Our Second Clinic We are excited to share that construction has finally begun on our second permanent clinic in Southern Africa, as part of our medical outreach programme “Aid to Africa”, this time in Malawi. The vision to start a clinic in Malawi for … Read more
LifeChild solar panels project
“Wow! That’s amazing!”These were the words of everyone who saw these photos.At our rural Emthaleni Stay-in Centre for Orphans, we faced a challenge familiar to many South Africans: escalating electricity costs,prepaid power that never seemed to last, load shedding, and at times, relying on candlelight. How good God has been to us! Through the support … Read more
Legal News
On 23 February 2026, the Equality High Court in Cape Town granted Doctors for Life International (DFL) permission to participate as amicus curiae (a friend of the court) in a case concerning alleged “transgender” discrimination at a high school in the Western Cape. The Court is allowing DFL to present expert medical evidence showing that … Read more
LifeChild – Testimony
The following story recounts the lives of the four Mkhize (surname) children at the Table Mountain Orphan Centre close to Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The day care centre is part of Doctors For Life orphan program called LifeChild. They were born in the Table Mountain village and raised by their mother within a large extended … Read more
Mozambique Flooding & DFL Clinic Update
Photo courtesy of Club of Mozambique Flooding in southern Mozambique continues to place immense pressure on already vulnerable communities, particularly around Xai-Xai and the Limpopo River basin.Government hospitals in the area remain affected by ongoing nursing strikes, which has led to a significant increase in patients seeking care at our clinic. While the clinic itself … Read more
Flooding Update – DFL Sihane Clinic, Mozambique
We are currently facing a very challenging time due to severe flooding, which began in late December 2025. Similar to the heavy rains and flooding in north-eastern South Africa, Mozambique has experienced extreme rainfall across the northern, central, and southern regions since the last week of December.I recently spoke with our clinic manager, Mr Mario … Read more
Testify Magazine – Doctors for Life International
We’re grateful to Testify Magazine and Gerda Potgieter for spotlighting Doctors for Life International’s outreaches and the inspiring efforts across Africa and South Africa to combat poverty and suffering. Their feature captures the heart of Doctors for Life International’s mission-don’t miss out on it. Follow the Testify Magazine PLUS link in the summary below to … Read more
Mthaleni orphan center’s vegetable garden.
Our Mthaleni orphan center’s vegetable garden is thriving! This year’s harvest is a beautiful testament to the children’s dedication and hard work. We’re grateful for the blessings poured out over their efforts-truly a bounty from heaven. Enjoy the photos and celebrate this season of growth with us. Cabbage garden Spinach garden Tomato garden New tomato’s … Read more