Addison’s Disease is an uncommon condition that affects only one in 100,000 people and is caused by an autoimmune disease. Despite being relatively unknown, famous people like President Kennedy, Jane Austen, and Helen Reddy have fought against it. Recently, Janine Hofmeyr, spouse of a South African singer, shared her experience with Addison’s Disease on social media, raising awareness for the condition and showing the resilience needed to navigate it.
A sailor’s distress call sparks a united response from the maritime community, as vessels and rescue services quickly coordinate to search for him and his missing brother off the coast of Port St Johns. Despite their efforts, the brother is lost to the sea, but the rescue serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of collaboration in the face of nature’s unpredictable forces. The story inspires hope and reminds us of the significance of solidarity, empathy, and preparedness when confronting life’s turbulent waves.
In early August 2023, a distress call was received by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Mossel Bay, sparking a race against time to save those in peril. The tranquil Cape coastline was shattered by a series of events that would lead to a dramatic rescue mission.