St Francis Hospice, Port Elizabeth

02/09/2026

🥂✨ AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH! ✨🥂
On Saturday, 29 August 2026, we celebrated our annual Hospice Champagne Breakfast, and what a beautiful, memorable day it was!
We are overjoyed to share that together, we raised approximately R70 000! Every single cent of these proceeds goes directly towards providing vital care for Hospice patients and giving much-needed support to their families. Heartfelt giving makes all the difference. ❤️
An incredible milestone thank you goes to Klinicare Pharmacies, our main sponsor, for making this beautiful event possible for the 15th incredible year!
Our deepest gratitude goes out to everyone who made this day a success:
✨ Our Wonderful Guests: Thank you for buying tickets, attending, and bringing such vibrant energy to the morning.
✨ Our Corporate Sponsors & Donors: Thank you to the companies that sponsored tables and donated amazing items and prizes—your generosity brought so much excitement!
✨ The Venue & Catering: A huge thank you to Fairview Sports Centre for the stunning venue, and to your incredibly attentive staff who went the extra mile to serve a hot, delicious breakfast.
✨ The Highlights: Our lucky draws were a massive hit! A special congratulations to our 'Donation Raffle' winners who took home the spectacular R8 000 voucher from Fischer's Jewellers and the dreamy two-night stay for two at Zuurberg Mountain Village!
This spectacular morning wouldn't have been possible without our entertainment and event partners:
🎵 Lineout for the perfect sound and music.
🎤 Big Man and Bear for the fantastic entertainment.
🎙️ Our fabulous MC, Buli G, who kept us all on our toes!
🌱 Our guest speaker, Tammy Southby of Sunshine Simplicities, for a truly wonderful and inspiring talk.
📖 On the Dot Publishers for the stunning magazines.
Lastly, a deeply heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers and staff working tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything run seamlessly.
Thank you for sharing this special day with us and for standing alongside Hospice. Together, we comfort and care. 🕊️✨

26/08/2026

Only a handful of tickets left for our lovely Champagne Breakfast, sponsored by Klinicare Pharmacies to be held on Saturday! Be sure not to miss out!
Please remember to bring along a couple of notes, starting at R20 each for our silent auctions. We have two fabulous prizes up for grabs, one being a substantial voucher from Fischers Jewellers and the other being a weekend away at the lovely Zuurberg Mountain Village. Two lucky ladies in attendance must win the prizes on Saturday. There are also lots of lucky draw prizes, Tammy Southby of Sunshine Simplicities and the mellow sounds of our own fabulous Big Man and Bear to look forward to as well as the lovely Mc Buli G.

19/08/2026

Almost fully booked! We have a few tickets left for our St Francis Hospice Champagne Breakfast to be held on Saturday 29/8/26.

Join us for a memorable morning of inspiration and community spirit hosted by BULI G, featuring Tammy Southby of SUNSHINE SIMPLICITIES and the wonderful sounds of GQ’s sensational BIG MAN AND BEAR.

And there’s more! Lots of lucky draw prizes and silent auction items include a weekend away at the Zuurberg Inn and a fabulous gift from Fischers Jewellers.

Gather your friends and family and book your tickets @ R250 each with Melanie at St Francis Hospice on 041-3607070 mornings only.

Every ticket directly impacts a life in our care.

14/08/2026

*Klinicare Pharmacies Supports St Francis Hospice for the 15th Consecutive Year*

For the 15th year in a row, Klinicare Pharmacies is proud to support the St Francis Hospice Annual Champagne Breakfast with a generous R40 000 donation towards this important cause.

Klinicare’s continued support reflects our commitment to caring for the communities we serve and to the incredible work St Francis Hospice does in providing compassionate palliative care to patients and their families across Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga.

🥂 St Francis Hospice Champagne Breakfast*

📅 29 August 2026*

📍 Fairview Indoor Sports Centre*

Join us for a morning of elegance, inspiration and community spirit, hosted by Buli G Ngomane

Enjoy a hot English breakfast with champagne and orange juice, while being entertained by PE’s sensational Big Man and Bear. 🎶🥂

We’ll also be treated to an exciting presentation by Tammy Southey of Sunshine Simplicities, who will share her inspiring social media journey that ultimately resulted in the publication of her book.

And there’s more! 🎁 Lucky-draw prizes include Spar vouchers, a weekend away and lots more.

Gather your colleagues, friends or family and book a table of 10, or secure an individual seat for the full experience. R250 per ticket or R2500 for a table of 10.

Every ticket directly impacts a life in our care.

Space is limited. Join us and help make a difference. (Add link to event on Facebook)



From left to right is Deon Schoeman (Klinicare Founder & CEO), Deon Schoeman (Klinicare COO), Heidi Scholtz (Klinicare Marketing), Melanie Manson (Fundraising Consultant, St Francis Hospice) and Carol Botha (Director, St Francis Hospice)

31/07/2026

Tammy Southby is the creator of Sunshine Simplicities, a popular South African travel platform dedicated to uncovering the hidden beauty of our country's small towns, rich history, and lesser-known destinations. Through captivating photography and heartfelt storytelling, she has inspired thousands of South Africans to explore the remarkable places waiting just beyond the usual tourist routes.

What began as a personal collection of photographs taken during her business travels has grown into a thriving online community and recently culminated in the publication of her book, Sunshine Simplicities: South African Adventures – Volume 1. Tammy is passionate about promoting local tourism, preserving South Africa's heritage, and encouraging people to embrace the simple joy of discovering the extraordinary in everyday places.

Guiding us through this special morning will be the dynamic Broadcaster, Businesswoman and Entertainer, Buli G Ngomane whose energy and engaging personality will ensure a memorable experience for all in attendance.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 09:00 for 09:30
Venue: Fairview Sports Centre, 60 Willow Road, Gqeberha
Tickets: R250 per person or R2,500 for a table of 10

To book your seat or reserve a table, contact Melanie on 041 360 7070 or email [email protected] today!!!

Join us for an inspiring morning of conversation, connection and community, all in support of the compassionate care provided by St Francis Hospice.

28/07/2026

Sipping bubbly with a purpose…

We are officially counting down to the annual St Francis Hospice Champagne Breakfast! Join us for a morning of elegance, inspiration, and community spirit as we raise funds to support our palliative care services across Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga.

Gather your colleagues, friends or family and secure your table of 10 or book your individual seat to secure the full experience.

Every ticket directly impacts a life in our care. Space is Limited.

Let’s make a meaningful difference together.

Providing palliative care since 1984. We serve the greater Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga Area.

22/07/2026

We look forward to hosting our annual Champagne Breakfast on Saturday morning 29/8/26 held together by Buli G Ngomane: Broadcaster, Businesswoman & Entertainer.

We have a full morning of entertainment lined up including a presentation by Tammy Southey of Sunshine Simplicities fame. Tammy will share some of her social media journey which resulted in her publishing a book. Exciting stuff!

Lucky draw prizes include Spar vouchers, a weekend away and lots more.

Be sure not to miss this lovely morning in aid of St Francis Hospice.

Sponsored by Klinicare Pharmacies and LineOut Productions.

21/07/2026

Our sincere thanks to the congregation of St John's Methodist Church for your wonderful support of St Francis Hospice's Jars of Hope Mandela Day initiative.

Your generosity is a beautiful reflection of faith in action. Every jar donated will help bring comfort, nourishment and hope to the patients and families we serve.

A special thank you to Pat Hippert for championing this initiative and encouraging so many people to support St Francis Hospice. We appreciate everything you have done!

To every member of the congregation who filled a jar, donated ingredients or offered their support, thank you for sharing your hearts with our Hospice family.

Together, we are living out the spirit of Mandela Day by caring for those who need us most.

21/07/2026

At St Francis Hospice, we are continually reminded that compassion is strongest when a community comes together.

A sincere thank you to Teleflex for your generous support of our Jars of Hope Mandela Day initiative. Your contribution will help us provide warmth, nourishment and comfort to the patients and families entrusted to our care.

Every jar represents an act of kindness and a reminder that no one has to face difficult times alone.

20/07/2026

💚 A Sincere Thank You to The Bellbuoy Group 💚

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Bellbuoy Group for supporting St Francis Hospice's Jars of Hope Mandela Day initiative.

Your generous donation of filled Jars of Hope, together with empty jars for us to continue filling, is a gift that keeps on giving. Not only will your filled jars provide nourishing meals to our patients and families, but the empty jars will allow us to create even more Jars of Hope for those in need.

Your support is a wonderful reminder that making a difference isn't just about giving once. It's about creating opportunities to continue giving and extending kindness to others.

To everyone at Bellbuoy who contributed, collected, filled jars and helped make this initiative possible, thank you. Your generosity, compassion and community spirit embody the true meaning of Mandela Day.

Together, we are bringing comfort, dignity and hope to those who need it most.

With heartfelt appreciation,

The St Francis Hospice Team 💙