Thandolwethu Takes First Step Towards Ear Reconstruction
For seven-year -old Thandolwethu from Kariega, this week marks the beginning of a long-awaited journey. He is one of 15 patients expected to receive reconstructive surgery at PE Provincial Hospital during Smile Foundation’s Surgical Programme, taking place from 16 to 18 September 2026. Thandolwethu was born with microtia, a condition in which the external ear …