New 'legs' for Pieter Botha living without his own legs or sight

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Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels and Valterra Platinum – Mogalakwena Mine have come together to assist 37-year-old Pieter Botha with R100,000 for his prosthetic leg upgrades and other medical costs.

Valterra Platinum – Mogalakwena Mine, host of the annual Bushveld Classic Golf Day, together with business partners, will donate the full R57,000 needed for Pieter's prosthetic leg upgrades.

In addition, they will round their donation up to R100,000 to further assist Pieter with medical needs and other essentials for himself and his pensioner parents.
17 Sep 2025 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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