“God Provides”: Joburg Domestic Worker Shares Touching Moment As She Supports Friend With Cancer

• A Johannesburg domestic worker known as "The Mop Driver" shared an emotional video where she comforted her friend with stage 4 cancer
• The woman, Prenisha, was diagnosed with bladder cancer that has spread to her brain and spine, causing seizures and kidney problems that require ongoing expensive treatments
• Laiza promised to shave off all her hair in solidarity and pleaded with her followers to donate to help cover Prenisha's mounting medical bills

A Johannesburg domestic worker has touched hearts across South Africa after sharing an emotional video where she supports a young woman fighting stage 4 cancer.

Content creator @Laiza The Mop Driver, originally from Zimbabwe but works for a family in Johannesburg, posted the heartbreaking video on the 11 of August with the caption:

"My family, I'm here pleading with you, please let's help my young sister. Every cent counts."

The domestic worker explained that her friend Prenisha shared her cancer journey in the video, revealing how she has been battling the disease for over a year. What started as bladder cancer in June 2024 has now spread to her spine and brain, causing seizures and fits that sometimes leave her unable to walk or stand. Her kidneys have also been severely affected, requiring regular dialysis treatment.

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Prenisha explained that the aggressive cancer treatment has also affected her heart, and her body has stopped producing white blood cells properly.

"The doctors are running out of things to do; it's basically up to my body and how it responds to the treatment," she said, revealing she's now at stage 4 with only one last round of chemotherapy available.

Despite her illness, Prenisha continues working as an online teacher whenever she can manage, but she depends on her brother's family, her boyfriend, and his mother for support. The mounting medical bills have left her over R150,000 in debt, covering dialysis, chemotherapy, scans, and monitoring costs that her medical aid doesn't fully cover.

Laiza was visibly emotional as she listened to Prenisha's story and made a touching promise:

"I'm going to cut my hair for you, I'm gonna go bald for you." She was amazed that despite feeling so unwell, Prenisha still found the strength to cook a meal for her.

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Laiza brought awareness to Prenisha's BackaBuddy campaign, where people can contribute any amount they can afford. She explained that the online donation system works like online shopping, where people can donate anything from R10 upwards to help with the medical expenses.

Mzansi praises Laiza's kind heart

The video touched thousands of viewers who praised Laiza for her compassion and willingness to help.

@Lungile Ncube thanked:

"Laiza The Mop Driver, thank you so much for doing this for Prenisha Govender Balraj. You don't know how many times we've spoken about you whenever I visit her. She adores you. Prenisha, you're not alone, love, continue fighting and being strong ❤️"

@Thandie Ngwenya encouraged:

"Wishing her speedy recovery 💐💐as we are celebrating women's month, let's support her Zimbokodo, I know we can do this... Thank Laiza, The Mop Driver, for showing her love."

@Gracey Nzamba Nzamba celebrated:

"Woman helping woman, I'm so proud of us ladies... Let us unite and grow together😚😙"

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@Offness Larouche praised:

"This is amazing, Za... Keep up with the good work."

@Lehlo Nchabeleng blessed:

"We pray for her healing. God bless you, Za. You are a kind person."

@Nqobile Shusha Nxumalo sent:

"Sending love ❤️ 🫂"

@Samukeliso Dzowa prayed:

"This is wonderful, Za. Be blessed. Praying that she gets all the help that she needs. 🙏🏾🙏🏾💕"

Watch the Facebook reel below:

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Source: Briefly News