Manie gets the gift of sight this Hot Cares Christmas

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A 51--old Blairgowrie man has been given the gift of sight, thanks to the generosity of Hot1027 listeners.

Manie Hendricks is a programmer at the Justice Department in Pretoria and – with just 5 % vision – he relies on magnifying technology to do his job.

But Hot Cares, here at HOT1027 recently found out about a specialized device to change Manie’s life.

Tara Penny and the Hot Cares Christmas Team surprised Manie at a restaurant on his day off …
2 Dec 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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