HearUs - A South African Cochlear Implant Association

HearUs - A South African Cochlear Implant Association HearUs is committed to enabling candidates with severe-to-profound hearing loss to afford a Cochlear Implant (CI), together with their long-term maintenance.

We are associated with the Tygerberg Hospital-Stellenbosch University-Cochlear Implant Unit. OUR MISSION
In 2001, Hear Us was established by parents of deaf children who have cochlear implants. Hear Us exists to financially support deaf people from disadvantaged backgrounds to obtain cochlear implants and to give support to the hearing impaired and their families to realize their full potential in

the hearing world. OUR FUNCTIONS


FUNDRAISING - Money is raised to financially support disadvantaged deaf children and adults who are candidates for cochlear implantation. Financial support is also available for the long term maintenance of the cochlear implant technology. SUPPORT & INFORMATION - For any patients, professionals, families, or interested parties who require information regarding cochlear implantation and the functioning of Hear Us.

16/07/2026

✨ Teenage Day 2026 — GAME ON! ✨

What an incredible day filled with laughter, friendship, games, confidence and unforgettable memories! 💛

It was so special bringing our amazing cochlear implant teenagers together to connect, have fun, support one another and celebrate everything that makes them unique. Their energy, courage and enthusiasm made the day truly unforgettable! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible and to SENT for sponsoring the awesome prizes. 🏆
Southern ENT

Here’s to good vibes, great friendships and levelling up together! 💥

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❤️ HONESTY BEHIND THE WHEEL ❤️Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference.Recently, Siyanga lost...
11/06/2026

❤️ HONESTY BEHIND THE WHEEL ❤️

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference.

Recently, Siyanga lost his cochlear implant sound processor while travelling in a taxi from Mitchells Plain to Delft. For many people, it may look like a small electronic device, but for Siyanga it is so much more than that. It is a vital part of how he hears, communicates, works, and connects with the world around him.

After realising it was missing, Siyanga desperately tried to retrace his steps and locate the taxi driver. Fearing it may be lost forever, he continued searching for a way to make contact.

What happened next is a reminder that there are still incredibly honest and caring people in our communities.

The taxi driver had found the cochlear implant sound processor in his vehicle and carefully kept it safe. Once contact was made, he informed Siyanga that the device had been found and ensured it could be returned to its rightful owner.

For someone who relies on a cochlear implant, losing a sound processor can have a significant impact on daily life. Thanks to the driver’s honesty, Siyanga was reunited with a device that helps him access sound and stay connected to those around him.

In a world where negative stories often make the headlines, this story reminds us that kindness, integrity, and compassion still exist.

A heartfelt thank you to this taxi driver for choosing to do the right thing. Your honesty did more than return a device; it restored peace of mind, hope, and a connection to the sounds of everyday life.

Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes they drive taxis. 🚖❤️

🎶 SAVE THE DATE 🎶A celebration of sound. A celebration of impact. A celebration of life.HearUs, in association with Dare...
05/06/2026

🎶 SAVE THE DATE 🎶

A celebration of sound. A celebration of impact. A celebration of life.

HearUs, in association with Dare4Life, proudly presents the Heydeburg Symphony Orchestra in a once in a generation event commemorating two remarkable milestones:

✨ 40 years since South Africa’s first cochlear implant
✨ 25 years of HearUs transforming lives through hearing

For four decades, cochlear implants have opened the world of sound to thousands of South Africans, creating opportunities, restoring connections, and changing lives forever. This special evening will honour that journey through the power and beauty of music.

📅 5 September 2026
🕢 19:30
📍 Endler Hall, Stellenbosch

Join us as we celebrate the incredible stories, achievements, and people behind a legacy of hearing, hope, and possibility.

Every sound changes a life.

30/03/2026

Sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest difference 💛
Phelokazi shows how she uses her braids to gently secure her coil cable, adding that extra bit of protection while still looking beautiful.
Practical, creative, and empowering ✨

27/03/2026

“The First Sound” 💕

A tiny hand,
a curious gaze,
a quiet world she’s known for days…

Or months, or years,
so soft, so still,
a silent space she learned to fill.

Then in a moment, small yet wide,
a switch is turned… the world replies.

A blink, a pause,
a searching face,
as sound begins to find its place.

A mother’s voice,
a laugh, a tone,
a rhythm she has never known.

Is it wonder?
Is it fear?
Is it magic reaching her ear?

A step between
the hush and noise,
the very first hello to voice.

And in her eyes,
a spark, a light…
a world unfolding, soft and bright.

Not just a sound,
but something more…
a door unlocked,
an open door.

And though it’s new,
and strange, and deep,
it’s hers to hold,
it’s hers to keep.

A little girl,
so brave, so strong…
just heard the start
of her own song. ✨✨✨💫

We are incredibly proud of Siyanga, a proud supporter and promoter of Hear Us, who received his cochlear implant in 2019...
13/03/2026

We are incredibly proud of Siyanga, a proud supporter and promoter of Hear Us, who received his cochlear implant in 2019.

Siyanga has successfully passed his Disability Studies qualification at the University of Cape Town, and we are so proud of how far he has come and everything he has achieved.

With his graduation taking place at the end of this month, we cannot wait to cheer you on. Congratulations Siyanga. 🌟

Thank you for sharing your experience with us ❤️Michelle:19 November 2025 changed my life. At 76 years old, after being ...
12/03/2026

Thank you for sharing your experience with us ❤️

Michelle:
19 November 2025 changed my life.

At 76 years old, after being deaf in both ears for 25 years, I heard my husband’s voice for the first time when my cochlear implant was switched on.

I cried tears of joy, I simply couldn’t believe it.
My cochlear implant has changed not only my life, but my whole family’s. I can follow conversations, feel included, and truly be part of every moment again.
My confidence has grown so much, from chatting to shop assistants to enjoying Cats at the Artscape and hearing every word and every song.
Thank you to Tygerberg Hospital, Sherene Labuschagne and Dr Naude for giving me this incredible gift of hearing.
💙

🌍 International Cochlear Implant Day | 25 FebruaryToday we join communities around the world in celebrating the life cha...
25/02/2026

🌍 International Cochlear Implant Day | 25 February

Today we join communities around the world in celebrating the life changing impact of cochlear implants. 🥳

Cochlear implants provide access to sound for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss when hearing aids are no longer enough. They open the door to conversation, connection, confidence and belonging.

Every cochlear implant journey is a story of resilience, courage and renewed possibility. It is about being part of family conversations. It is about hearing music, laughter and everyday moments that matter. 💕

At Hear Us, we celebrate the individuals and families whose lives have been transformed through access to sound, and we work every day to ensure that no one is left out of the conversation.

Today we celebrate awareness.
Today we celebrate inclusion.
Today we celebrate hearing.

🤍





30/01/2026

Those of you who follow us regularly may remember that a performance of The Tempest at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival in Cape Town last year was made accessible for patrons who are hearing impaired or deaf, with the temporary installation of an induction loop system.

We're so excited to announce that the organisers have extended their commitment and made the full run of the festival this year (30 Jan - 7 March) accessible!

There are also 2 performances accessible to SASL users -
• Thursday, 5 February 2026 – Dedicated performance for school groups (scholars only)
• Saturday, 7 February 2026 – Open to the public

In addition, they are offering 50% discounted tickets for hearing impaired/deaf patrons, as well as friends and family attending with them!

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
Please do not book via Quicket. All accessible bookings must be made directly with the organisers.
* School group bookings: [email protected]
* Hearing impaired/deaf patrons to WhatsApp +27 69 792 6020 (Jeff – Box Office)
Fanie du Toit Michele Tonks Candice Marais Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities HearUs - A South African Cochlear Implant Association The Carel du Toit Centre Western Cape Network on Disability

ID: promotional poster showing the international sign for accessibility.

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Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit, 5th Floor, Tygerberg Hospital
Cape Town
7505

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Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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