Simphiwe (left in picture) more shy. Siphiwe (right in picture) very outgoing. These girls have faced so much grief and abuse. Their mother passed away when they were 7 years old, and they've lived with various relatives. But their father abused them in the worst way, but no one in the family reported him. Finally, [...]

Sihle came to Shepherd's Care Homes in March of 2021. About two weeks later, her younger sister was also able to move to Shepherd's Care, bringing both girls a great deal of comfort and joy. Their mother died from cancer, and they had no relatives able to care for them. We're so thankful we were [...]

Okuhle is a precious 6 year old girl who has suffered from gross neglect of daily needs being met and horrendous abuse. A placement with a relative was short-lived. We're incredibly thankful that our social worker is giving us the opportunity to welcome Okuhle into a loving home environment where her every need will be [...]

Sincobile and her older sister came to Shepherd’s Care Homes in January of 2025, soon after we arrived in the country. They were in desperate need of their basic needs being met, because they weren’t even given ample food to survive. Their mother is disabled, so she depended on her brother to help care for [...]

Noncedo and her little sister came to Shepherd’s Care Homes in January of 2025, soon after we arrived in the country. They were in desperate need of their basic needs being met, because they weren’t even given ample food to survive. Their mother is disabled, so she depended on her brother to help care for [...]

Khonelinkkhosi and her older sister were abandoned by their mother because of their father’s abusive behaviors. Since the mom had no place to go, and abandonment is so common in the culture, she left her girls with their dad. But besides being violent, he was also neglectful, leaving them alone without food for long periods [...]

It’s hard to imagine that this precious little girl could be harmed in any way. But she has new and old wounds—physically and emotionally—from repeated abuse by a family member. Nomvuyo’s sister, four years older than her, was also being abused by relatives. We’re so thankful we had space for both of them at Shepherd’s [...]

Thabile and her sister Melo were abandoned by their mother and abused/neglected horribly by their father. They came to SC 7 years ago. She has a beautiful voice and serves on the praise team at church, as well as in the youth choir. She’s active in the youth group, as well. Thabile is in 7th [...]

Khontinkhosi and her younger sister were abandoned by their mother because of their father’s abusive behaviors. Since the mom had no place to go, and abandonment is so common in the culture, she left her girls with their dad. But besides being violent, he was also neglectful, leaving them alone without food for long periods [...]

Sithwandwa has had a rough life, having been abandoned by her mother at a young age and passed to various family members. Unfortunately, not all of them were trustworthy. She suffered abuse, followed by threats if she told anyone. But she found the courage to do so, even though it means she will have to [...]