With your kindness and generosity, we can help Livhuwani take his first steps toward
healing, hope, and a second chance at life. Despite everything he has endured, he refuses
to give up. He firmly believes that, with the right medical care, he can regain his
independence, walk again, and rebuild his future.

Livhuwani’s unwavering faith in God and his determination to rise above this tragedy serve
as an inspiration to all who hear his story. But he cannot do this alone. He needs your help to
make his recovery possible.

A Second Chance at Life

The injuries Livhuwani sustained were devastating and life-changing:
 Bowel injury
 Left femur fracture
 Right hip dislocation
 Penetrating gunshot wound to the anal area
 Left foot drop

Now he faces:

 Chronic pain and ongoing infections.
 Non-healing surgical wounds that continuously drain pus.
 Severe deformity in his right hip, chronic bone infection of his left femur (thigh bone),
rendering him unable to bear weight on either lower limb.
 A complete loss of independence, leaving him reliant on crutches for limited mobility
and struggling with even the simplest daily tasks.

But there is hope

Dr Chris Tshisikule, a Specialist Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgeon at Apex Day Hospital in
Soweto, has outlined a detailed and critical treatment plan to address Livhuwani’s severe
injuries and restore his quality of life. This plan includes:
 Advanced imaging: CT scans, bone scans, and fistulograms to accurately guide
surgical interventions.
 Medical management: Pain control, infection treatment, and medications to promote
bone healing and recovery.
 Surgical procedures:
o Bullet removal and wound debridement to address chronic infections,
including the removal of femoral internal fixation devices and multiple
debridement and irrigation of wounds to address chronic infections.

o Right hip bullet removal and total hip replacement to address the chronic
dislocation, correct hip deformity and restore mobility.
o Additional surgeries to treat non-healing wounds and manage lingering
complications from the attack.

These interventions are vital for Livhuwani to regain his mobility and independence. Without
them, he faces a lifetime of suffering. With them, he has a chance to walk again, reclaim his
future, and rebuild his life.

How Your Donation Will Help

Your contributions will go directly toward:
 Advanced diagnostic tests and imaging.
 Specialized surgeries (e.g., total hip replacement, wound debridement).
 Post-operative care, including physical therapy and psychological support.
 Medications to manage pain, fight infections, and aid recovery.

A Future Worth Fighting For

Livhuwani refuses to let tragedy define him. “I don’t want to be trapped in this body forever,”
he says. “I still have something to give to the world.” He dreams of walking again. Of
working. Of proving that the human spirit can rise above even the darkest moments. But he
cannot do it alone. You can be the difference. Help Livhuwani reclaim his life. Donate today.
Give him a second chance.

For donations, support, or more information, contact: +27 82 766 9991.

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What started as an ordinary evening turned into a nightmare. While walking to buy airtime in Tshepisong, Soweto, Livhuwani was ambushed by a gang of eight men. They robbed him of his last R50 and then, with cold-blooded cruelty, they ordered him to run.

He obeyed, but within seconds, the sharp crack of gunfire filled the air. A bullet tore through his body, and his legs gave out beneath him. As he lay helpless on the pavement, one of the attackers stood over him.

“Why are you doing this to me?” Livhuwani pleaded. The response was another gunshot. And then another. And another. In total, six bullets were fired into his body. The young men, mere teenagers, cheered as they walked away, one of them boasting, “You’re now a man.”

A Fight for Survival

Livhuwani’s injuries were catastrophic. The bullets had shattered bones, punctured organs, and left him deformed. He spent eight long months in the hospital, enduring excruciating pain and neglect.

“I could smell myself,” he recalls, his voice trembling. “The nurses wouldn’t even enter my room. My bandages were rotting. When I complained, they told me to email management.”

For weeks, he lay helpless, barely able to move. When the doctors finally spoke to him, they delivered another devastating blow: they could only save one of his legs.

A System That Failed Him

Despite the severity of his injuries, Livhuwani feel he was failed at every turn, by the hospital that neglected him, by the authorities that have yet to bring his attackers to justice, and by a healthcare system that has left him abandoned.

His case is one of many in an overwhelmed and underfunded public health system. Gauteng DA Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom, acknowledges the grim reality:

“Leratong Hospital faces severe challenges, from understaffing to broken equipment. Unfortunately, people like Livhuwani fall through the cracks.”

Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi has promised to review Livhuwani’s case. But for him, time is running out. Every day without the right medical care brings him closer to permanent disability.

The Fight for Justice and Hope

To this day, the teenager who shot Livhuwani, no older than 16 or 17 remains free.

“We don’t even know what to do anymore,” says Elvis, his twin brother. “We don’t have the strength to keep calling the hospital, the police, or anyone else who should be helping him.”

Meanwhile, Livhuwani endures relentless pain, entirely dependent on his family for even the most basic needs. He often feels like a burden, trapped inside a body that no longer allows him to live the life he once dreamed of.

“I sometimes pray for God to take me,” he confesses. “I can’t do anything for myself. But deep inside, there’s a small voice that tells me not to give up, that my story is not over, that help is out there. I just need someone to believe in me, to help me take that step toward hope and healing. I can’t do it alone.”

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