Yes, we issue them at the end of every tax year, for donations of R5000 per annum. Please email [email protected] to arrange.
Where can I purchase Malka Ella branded items?
You can purchase branded items from our website or at our offices.
Where do I collect a new tzedokah tin?
Call the Malka Ella phone, 0720354235 and we can make an arrangement to deliver to you or for you to collect from our offices.
Where do I drop my full tzedokkah tin?
You can send a message to the Malka Ella phone, 0720354235, with your address and times and date when someone will be home and we will arrange to collect your tin from you.
How do I send a Malka Ella gift certificate to someone for a special occasion?
Through our website. You go to the shop section on our website and then choose Gift Certificates. There are a variety of options to choose from and before Rosh Hashona and Pesach, you can send cards to family and friends as well.
How can I donate to Malka Ella?
There are a few different ways to go about making a donation: You can donate through the website You can donate via credit card by either going to the office or calling the office You can do an EFT. Our bank details are: The MEF Fund. Nedbank. Branch 198765. Account 1148434925. Please use your name as a reference
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I am going through IVF and have been recommended PGS (preimplantation genetic screening), is it necessary?
Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) is commonly offered when a patient’s is undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment. The test identifies common chromosomal abnormalities in the embryos. Severe abnormalities will not be compatible with life and therefore this test improves pregnancy success rates and reduce miscarriages. It is important to consult with a genetic counsellor.
My doctor recommended that I have noninvasive prenatal testing in my pregnancy. What is that?
Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) is an early prenatal screen for Down syndrome and other common chromosomal conditions such as trisomy 13 and 18. The test only involves a simple blood draw from the pregnant mother and can be undertaken from 10 weeks’ gestational age. We know that a baby’s DNA circulates in the mothers blood. This test is a SCREENING …
I have already had children who are healthy and we still plan to have more. Surely I don’t need to be tested?
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