On The Couch

 by Linda Gumedewith Rachel Uys cares for abandoned babies at the Ray of Hope’s – Imisebe Yelanga Babies Home. Uys takes us through her love for children and gives us more insight on her life. Durban North News (DNN): Who is Rachel Uys? Rachel Uys (RU): I am a South African woman of 62. I’m the youngest of five children, blessed to grow up with Christian parents who put solid values into me. DNN: What do you do for a living and what led you to do that? RU: I’m blessed to love my job, caring for abandoned and forgotten babies from birth to four plus years old. I was asked to become a Crisis Mother and I have never looked back. DNN: Was helping others always something you wanted to do and why? RU: I have a genuine heart for any baby that is in crisis. I feel this is my reason for being on the earth to love and care for those who cannot change their circumstances. DNN: Tell us the first interception of starting a baby home and what is your favourite part in helping abandoned children?...

 Candice Bond One of Newcastle’s most popular photographers, Candice Bond has made a name for herself in the world of photography. Her unique style of capturing beautiful moments has made her become sought-after. This easy-going, fun-loving mother of two beautiful daughters shared with Newcastle Express her journey into photography as well as how she balances motherhood and a demanding career. Newcastle Express (NE): Growing up, what was life like for you? Candice Bond (CB): I grew up in Dundee in a happy home with both my parents and my sister. When I was in grade 11 we moved to Durban where I completed high school. Shortly thereafter, my parents decided that the big city was not for us and we moved back to Dundee. I returned to Durban on my own and completed a diploma in beauty, which I have actually never used. I met my husband and moved to Newcastle in 2008 and started working at an armature winding company as a secretary. 13 years later I still work there but as a business sys...