Some people walk into your life and leave footprints that never fade. Piet Dreyer is one of those people. Piet has been a below-knee amputee for many, many years, and he’s also one of my absolute favourite humans. Over time, we’ve built a journey full of trust,...
Working with children as amputees is one of the greatest joys of my work, and Rethabile is a perfect reminder of why I love it so much. Kids are simply incredible. They adapt so quickly, bounce back with resilience, and live life with such freedom and joy. Over the...
At Deist & Associates, we’ve had the privilege of working with Divan Engelbrecht for 16 years. As a below-knee amputee, he has been a true source of inspiration and positivity. Every day with Divan is a surprise – his humour, upbeat spirit, and the way he embraces...
At Deist and Associates, we had the incredible opportunity to create a prosthetic leg for child Nkgudi, a brave 3-year-old who received a Chopart amputation due to medical negligence. Having gone without a forefoot for three years, Nkgudi was understandably hesitant...
Celebrating Engela Veldsman’s Incredible Journey! At Deist & Associates, we are inspired daily by the incredible people we have the privilege to know. Today, we honour the remarkable Engela Veldsman, a beacon of resilience and determination. Engela’s journey has...
