The Oudtshoorn Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD), is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering adults and children with disabilities in Oudtshoorn and surrounding areas. The APD Centre in Oudtshoorn currently supports 40 adults in its workshop and 25 children under the age of 18 in its daycare centre. In ... Read More
27
Jul2026
Medical outreach on a cold Saturday!!
On Saturday the 25th July we conducted our 3rd medical outreach in Vlakteplaas at the Vlakteplaas Primary school.
The area we visited is about 50km from the nearest Government Hospital and our patients consist mainly of farm workers and their families.
The distance from a Hospital and ... Read More
July 27, 2026Joyce Crompvoets
18
Jul2026
To the mother of a sick child.
To the mother of a sick child, you are a warrior. The love and care you pour into your loved one is remarkable. Your strength is incredible, and you are making a difference every single day.
July 18, 2026Joyce Crompvoets
17
Jul2026
Leg troubles of a young girl!
We have rendered assistance to this very special young girl for a number of years now, as she have trouble walking.
She was once again seen by Neil Taljaard the Orthotist at the Kiaat Private Hospital in Nelspruit, and we cannot thank Neil enough for his ... Read More
July 17, 2026Joyce Crompvoets
25
Jun2026
During a recent visit to our office in The Netherlands we had the privilege to talk about the work we do at Pediatric Care Africa and wish to thank all our Dutch supporters which make most of what we do possible!!!
See below translation:
Stories from Abroad, by Mondolokaal
The Support Pediatric Care ... Read More
June 25, 2026Joyce Crompvoets
30
May2026
Read more: https://www.oudtshoorncourant.com/News/Article/Local-News/garden-route-bikers-ride-for-baby-caleb-s-medical-care-202605281056
May 30, 2026Joyce Crompvoets
26
May2026
Much needed ear surgery!!!
After a number of unexpected delays this bright 14 year old girl received her very needed tympanomastoidectomy.
A tympanomastoidectomy is a combination surgical procedure used to treat chronic ear infections and cholesteatomas. It pairs a tympanoplasty (repairing the eardrum and tiny middle ear bones) with mastoidectomy (removing infected ... Read More
May 26, 2026Joyce Crompvoets
13
May2026
Read more: https://www.oudtshoorncourant.com/News/Article/Local-News/tyd-vir-jaarlikse-ride-for-a-child-202605130324
May 13, 2026Joyce Crompvoets
05
May2026
Read more: https://www.oudtshoorncourant.com/News/Article/Local-News/bykans-100-pasiente-behandel-tydens-uitreik-202605051054
May 5, 2026Joyce Crompvoets
02
May2026
3rd medical outreach to Klaarstroom!
Klaarstroom is a village in the “Groot Karoo” about 55km from Oudtshoorn and 80km from Prince Albert. This harsh environment and large distances from their nearest Government Hospital, put medical care far outside the reach of many residents.
We have just completed our 3rd medical outreach to ... Read More
May 2, 2026Joyce Crompvoets









