Chris and Brian soak up soccer fever
Thanks to a generous sponsor, Francois and Caroline Dassonville, Chris and Brian from Focus on iThemba’s Joseph House were treated to an evening of live soccer on 16 June during the FIFA World Cup.
Bead Beautiful supports vulnerable children
Bead Beautiful Accessories together with Focus on iThemba launched a new range of accessories, entitled ‘NECKANDI’, on Friday June 4. Celebrating their ninth year in business, Bead Beautiful Accessories selected iThemba as its beneficiary and donated 10% of all sales on the night.
Gardening for the future
A deep investment in the youth and future generations is a key philosophy at Focus on iThemba. Mirroring this sentiment were a group of motivated Aurecon employees and their friends who came together on 22 May to plant a fruit and vegetable garden on the iThemba campus in Hillcrest.
Kearsney boys make an impact
The 40 acre Focus on iThemba estate in Hillcrest is a large property in need of continuous maintenance. On 18 and 19 May as part of their outreach pro¬gramme over 40 Kearsney College pupils put their hands together and made a significant impact by working in the extensive grounds.
Renewal for the Joseph House
A family with a difference has much to be grateful for after a generous donation of R40 000 from the IQRAA Trust (South Africa) contributed towards renovations to their home.
Rotary donates Easter eggs to iThemba
The iThemba children and students at the iThemba Academy were treated to a generous donation of 500 Easter eggs from the Inchanga Rotary (1000 Hills) on 12 April. Award winning actress, Val Bell, on behalf of Rotary handed over the donation at the school and relayed the story of Easter to the children.
Primi treats iThemba to lunch
Chris Ducler, owner of the Primi Polo in Hillcrest, generously invited the four iThemba families to a lunch at his restaurant on Saturday 10 April.
Novel Technology Day cracks many smiles
‘Safe egg travel’ was the unusual challenge for iThemba Academy learners during their ‘Technology for All’ morning which took place on 16 March. The project was intended to develop mechanical concepts and introduce learners to design thinking.
Lewis Group Bursaries change lives
Ten fortunate children excitedly wore a new school uniform at the beginning of the year thanks to generous support from the Lewis Group who provided learners with bursaries. The children are now proudly attending the iThemba Academy in Hillcrest, an innovative primary school.
Waterfall College to move to iThemba campus
An exciting move is planned for co-educational senior school Waterfall College in March. After detailed strategy sessions a decision was made for the dynamic independent school to move from its current premises in Waterfall to the lush 40 acre Focus on iThemba campus in Hillcrest.
Paintbrushes take action for children
Medical professionals are vital to everyday society in ensuring the health and well-being of our communities. Many of these professionals have a strong correlation to the arts and 21 exhibitors recently showcased their hobby through the 'Doctors in Art' exhibition held at Kearsney College.
Golf for an inspiring cause
Twenty fourballs enjoyed an entertaining day of golf on 16 October at the Kloof Country Club to support Focus on iThemba.
Running for future generations
Focus on iThemba staff and families extend their sincere thanks to Paddy Collins and his team from Highbury Preparatory School for tackling the gruelling 182 km Great Maputaland Run to support the non-profit organisation.
Key cares foundation donates generously
Sustaining the inspiring work at Focus on iThemba, a non-profit organisation based near Hillcrest, is essential in ensuring the future leaders of tomorrow.
Judy celebrated as social entrepreneur
The spirit and essence of Africa is more obvious in some than in others - in Judy van den Heever it overflows. From the way she smiles, to the beads draped around her neck, to her inner strength, passion and devotion.
The end of an era and the dawn of another
One can sense a calm and focused energy as Danie van den Heever sits at his desk in the Focus on iThemba offices. He is a man who has accomplished a
great deal in his years and yet you feel comfortable and at ease in his presence. His entrepreneurial spirit surfaced from an early age and he enjoyed success in the corporate world with his automotive business.
Old Mutual Foundation Trust donates generously
Sustaining the inspiring work at Focus on iThemba, a non-profit organisation
in Hillcrest, is essential in ensuring the future leaders of tomorrow. Thanks to a generous donation from the Old Mutual Foundation Trust this momentum is set to continue.
Thanks to Highbury and Paddy Collins
Focus on iThemba staff and families extend their sincere thanks to Paddy Collins for running the Comrades Marathon on 24 May 2009 to support the non-profit organisation.
Natural Sportsman Shines
David Zondi, 14, is a young man to watch. His natural sporting abilities are quite phenomenal. His school sports' coaches at the Hillcrest Christian Academy have noticed his talents and he has been selected for the 1st teams in cricket, rugby, soccer and hockey. He was first in his age group in cross country and was selected for the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Schools team for cross country last year.
Easter festivities shared at iThemba
There was much to celebrate when the children at Focus on iThemba received a wonderful gift of over 500 Easter eggs from Winston Park Primary School, Inchanga Rotary and the Early Act Club.
Media Release Embargo: 17 February 2009
Six young lives are to follow a new and more promising path as the doors officially opened to Focus on iThemba’s fourth Cluster Foster Care Home, Jacob House, on 17 February.
Hope personified Christopher puts on his dark blue blazer
As he puts on his dark blue blazer and coyly fastens the buttons it is incredible to think how far Christopher has come and where he is today.
Playball acknowledges iThemba children
Liesel and Nick were pictured with the excited group of pupils from
the iThemba Academy.
Fourth home fuels hope
There was a spectrum of emotions ranging from joy to sheer excitement as the fourth cluster foster care home, Jacob House, recently opened its doors to a new family on the Focus on iThemba campus.
Sharing the gift of sight
Sharing the gift of sight with Focus on iThemba.
iThemba - Press Release
Focus on iThemba, a non-profit organisation overlooking the Valley of 1000 Hills, is an inspiring place that not only restores hope to the children residing on the campus but also takes time to reach out to the local community.
New addition to the iThemba team
iThemba is delighted to welcome dynamic couple, Chris and Kerry Nel, to the
team.
iThemba Academy Expands
Focus on iThemba, is steadily making a positive contribution to many lives...
A School is born...
“The aspirations for the iThemba Academy this year are to develop the
learners into confident children with high self esteem," said Natalie
Cunniffe, Principal of the newly established school on the iThemba campus.
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