At DWR, we believe in more than just delivering exceptional gear — we believe in people. Over the years, we’ve witnessed incredible moments of resilience, community, and real human connection in our industry. SOS Stories is our space to share these moments — stories where support, opportunity, and sometimes just showing up made a difference.
From helping a young technician take their first steps in the industry, to standing by crews when the going got tough, these stories reflect the heart of who we are. We’re proud of the small miracles and big wins we’ve been a part of — and honoured to walk this journey with you.
When Ofer Lapid from Gearhouse and Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution met for dinner at the well-known Troyville Hotel on Wednesday, 11 March, business and equipment were the last things on their minds. Their hearts were with Gerda Kruger —
At the recent DWR Exhibition on July 29 and 30, Jade Skinner emerged as the star of the SOS fundraising campaign, keeping the lights burning longer than anyone else. A key feature at the exhibition was the Keep
DNG Presentation Staging’s Allan Dickinson and three friends plan to be the first South Africans to summit the K2, also known as Savage Mountain. Each climber is raising funds for a charity and having seen the devastating effects Covid-19
The South African live events industry was heartbroken when audio technician, Mpumelelo Dakile, was killed when caught in a taxi-related crossfire on 10 December 2021. A family man, he left behind his wife Itumeleng Motswaledi, who at the time
Carolyn Steyn, South African philanthropist, actress, founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day and Classic FM1027 radio host personality, has donated R100,000 to the Feed Our Crew initiative established to help theatre and entertainment crew and freelancers who
The SOS Charity Fund was established in December 2016, and right from the start was met with generous support from the entertainment industry. The charity is now pleased to donate R50,000 to Feed our Crew, a non-governmental organization (NGO)
Please keep our friend Sean Crawley, whose three-year-old son tragically passed away, in your hearts. The SOS Charity fund has donated R3 000 to assist his family at this terrible time. The Covid-19 pandemic has been tough for the events
The SOS Charity was pleased to assist respected lighting designer, Bongani Makanya, who is also the owner of Yamampela Events, a small technical company in Durban, by donating R15 000 to assist with his medical expenses. Once again Belinda Saville,
It’s with a very sad heart that we have had to say good-bye to Lee Baird who died in the earlier hours of Sunday morning. What a woman and inspiration she was. Lee had cancer and she was such a
Many people in the entertainment industry will know the lovely Lee Baird, who worked in DWR Distribution’s marketing department from February 2017 until recently resigning due to her health. Lee has been bravely fighting cancer for some time, and
