Nontobeko Majola experienced what she describes as a miracle just when she needed it most. Last Friday, while in the hospital awaiting surgery, she was informed she needed to pay an unexpected co-payment of R9,450 upfront, but the unexpected happened just moments later.
Richards Bay, South Africa (15 May 2025) – Oftentimes our greatest blessings come unexpectedly, but in the very moment we need.
Last Friday, Nontobeko Majola was in the hospital, scheduled for surgery in theatre, when her surgeon informed her that there was a problem.
In a touching Facebook post, Nontobeko revealed that she was told that she was required to pay a co-payment of R9,450 upfront for her procedure. Tears instantly filled her eyes as she tried to explain to the doctor that, as much as she had the funds, she was saving that money for her daughter’s school fees deposit for her high school next year and couldn’t bring herself to use that money.
After failing to find a solution among themselves, Nontobeko’s doctor said he would see what he could do before walking out of the room.
It wasn’t long before Nontobeko received a notification on her phone from her medical aid, informing her that an amount of R5,006.20 was paid into her bank account by her medical aid.
Nontobeko was left stunned. Not only was she dumbfounded as to what the money she received was for, but it was also paid into a bank account she barely used anymore.
“I called Discovery to find out what the money was for, and they told me that it’s an amount that was due to me. At that moment, I just cried because I couldn’t believe it. I’ve been with Discovery for years, and I’ve never received any money. This was a first for me,” Nontobeko wrote in the translated post.
She added that her doctor later returned to confirm that she would be going into theatre and that she wouldn’t need to pay anything.
“At that moment, I covered myself with the covers and wept, wondering what was happening.
“God works in mysterious ways, and I will never ever stop believing in God,” Nontobeko shared.
While the exact reason for the payout wasn’t immediately clear, it is possible for a medical aid scheme to owe you money, particularly in certain circumstances related to claims and savings.
Nontobeko included screenshots of the miraculous transaction that left her with a whirlwind of emotions. Her post was met with love and adoration from social media users, expressing how happy they were for her miracle funds.
This is easily one of those stories that leave one perplexed and in awe of how things can just work out for the best in a moment of desperation. We’re so happy it all worked out for dear Nontobeko.
Sources: Nontobeko Minenhle Majola
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