Max or Max-Josh attends the Hillcrest Christian Academy where he is in Grade 2 and thriving. He is a physical, energetic boy who loves the outdoors, riding, skating and climbing jungle gyms (his teacher noted his physical prowess on the obstacle course was most impressive and that he displayed great agility in his movements). He is well mannered, enthusiastic, kind natured and loves animals, nature and his siblings.

Nandi's smile frequently lights up a room. Her wonderful sense of humor and love for laughter bring joy to those who are privileged to be in her company. As a very talented netball player she was selected for the provincial team, an exceptional achievement since she hadn't been participating in the sport for long. She is currently in Grade 9 at Waterfall College, a dynamic independent, co-educational senior school based in Hillcrest on the iThemba campus. Her goal this year is to get high marks in all her subjects, do well in all her sport and to have "an all-round personality at school, home and with my friends". Nandi aspires to become an estate agent when she leaves school because she feels she has a bubbly personality which is important in that field. She likes to watch funny movies to be around funny energetic people.

As with most boys David loves a cricket ball and bat. He is always seen with either in his hand and aspires to become a South African cricket hero. He was very fortunate to obtain a bursary to top boys' boarding school Kearsney College from 2010, he is now in Grade 10. His family is very excited by the possibilities of this wonderful opportunity and the doors that it will open. His favourtie subject at school is Maths and besides cricket he also enjoys rugby and hockey. He loves his new family especially their "sense of humour and their encouragement". His message to the South Africa youth is "live, love and enjoy your life".

Peter is a true entertainer and loves drama - at any given opportunity he will imitate a movie line, do a skit or show you a dance! He has also discovered drumming and has a good sense of rhythm. He was previously attending the Hillcrest Christian Academy and from 2010 entered his high school years at Waterfall College - a dynamic independent, co-educational senior school based in Hillcrest on the iThemba campus. He is now in Grade 10. He would like to follow a career in acting and his favourite subject at school is Art & Culture. He is also very fond of rugby and is doing well in the school team. Peter says that, "every member of my family gives me a different kind of happiness" and hopes iThemba will open more homes soon.

Kendell, or Kenz as she is affectionately known, is caring, compassionate, creative, wise and outgoing. She completed Grade 12 at Hillcrest High School in 2011. She is passionate about horse riding, art, poetry, children and paints in her spare time. Her friends and siblings seek her out for advice. Relationships are important to her and she loves her siblings dearly.