Meet the team helping to give Mecayla her smile back

Loading player...
Moneen wrote to us to tell us about her daughter Mecayla who has had issues with her teeth since birth. Mecayla has a second row of teeth on the top that has not only affected her self-esteem but it's taken its toll on her health too. After reading Moneen’s email Ryan gave her a call because we want to give Mecayla her smile back! Operation Smile kindly connected us with Dr. Jean van Lierop who volunteered his services for Mecayla. He also brought in a team of specialists including Dr. Hans Strydom and Dr. Malcolm du Preez.
13 Sep 2023 2AM English South Africa News

Other recent episodes

Leora Hessen - entrepreneur and founder of HelloAida

Leora Hessen is an entrepreneur and mom who believes that AI should not replace thinking, but rather to strengthen it. That's why she founded Hello Aida - a multilingual AI tutor for South African learners.
13 Apr 5AM 6 min

AI and it's future in the classroom

There's no question that Artificial Intelligence is changing everything — from finances to healthcare services and also the creative arts. We spoke to Joel Erasmus - principal at Edgemead High School to get his perspective on the use of AI in school.
13 Apr 5AM 5 min

Steven Kitshoff joins the big leagues of podcasting

From a glamorous career as one of South Africa's best props in history to the biggest rugby podcast in the world. Steven Kitshoff isn't slowing down any time soon. He joined us in studio to chat about his new adventure.
10 Apr 5AM 7 min

The destructive life of pets

Ryan is looking to add a fur baby addition to the family. But there's always the hesitation that comes with owning a new puppy - they can get quite destructive.
8 Apr 6AM 7 min