She worked as a child minder in various places from 1999 to 2004 the last of which was Acres of Love, a Place of Safety in Bryanston. By then Lizzy’s passion for taking care of abandoned and neglected children knew no boundaries. Coupled with the pain of seeing children being neglected in her community, she also carries the heartache of losing her son, Julius (who suffered from Down’s syndrome). Her deep need to make a difference inspired her to found Thuthuzela.

Thus began Lizzy’s dream in 2005. To date she has faced many challenges keeping the home operational and trying to accommodate the children that are constantly brought to her care.