New legs, new hope for Hennie

In the spirit of International Mandela Day, Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba, joined by the MEC for Health Dieketseng Mashego, handed over prosthetic legs to gospel artist Malefetsane 'Hennie' Mbuli at the Pietersburg Provincial Hospital.

- Cecilia Mogashoa

Hennie, who was born with a clubfoot condition, received the life-changing gift with song and tears of joy.

The premier first encountered Hennie in May during the Cosatu May Day celebrations at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Despite having no prosthetic legs, he delivered a powerful performance.

Afterwards, he approached the premier with a heartfelt request.

"He told me he didn't want a grant, he just wanted limbs so he could perform better. That courage moved us. We knew we had to prioritise him," Ramathuba recalled.