The official opening ceremony of Bright Zondi’s crèche, Siyabaphephisa, in Molweni on Monday 31 July was a festive and poignant occasion. Siyabaphephisa Crèche, meaning ‘we are keeping children safe’ in isiZulu, caters for 35 children from babies to 4 years. Designed by Lead Architects, it is a unique cheerful welcoming space utilizing three brightly painted […]
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On 18 July an excited group of staff members from Hirsch’s Hillcrest accompanied the Focus on iThemba team to Swelihle Crèche as part of the Mandela Day 67 minutes of kindness movement. The crèche, which is a 10-minute drive from the iThemba Campus in Hillcrest, is one of eight crèches which iThemba is actively involved
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Focus on iThemba has been in existence for over 10 years now. During this time of working in the adjacent rural communities, there have been wonderful success stories of dark hopelessness being turned into bright success. You can help Focus on iThemba celebrate even more success stories while at the same time benefitting your BBBEE
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The Focus on iThemba Academy is a Foundation Phase School (Grade R to Grade 3) in the heart of Hillcrest, which offers 100% bursaries to deserving children from the adjacent Embo Community. Studies have shown that if a child cannot achieve the required level by Grade 4, the chance that they will reach University is
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Every child deserves to be exposed to sport from early age – studies have shown that sport develops the five ‘C’s’, which are critical for youth development: “Competence, confidence, connections, character, and caring”. Many children from previously disadvantaged backgrounds don’t have access to extra-mural activities and this results in them missing out on vital learning
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Sue Sage, our Academy principal, is incredibly passionate about encouraging our learners to find ways of helping others, even when you have very little. This led our Grade R class to think outside of the box, by creating small gift boxes for children at a crèche in the Embo community. The learners decorated box templates
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We are fortunate enough to have made friends with an organisation that believes in the power of togetherness. The youth of today, are the future leaders of tomorrow, and it is incredibly encouraging to see a group of young people, working together to make a difference. On the 2nd of September 2016, Focus on iThemba
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Early Childhood development is a game changer. Meet Amahle, one of the Grade 1 students benefiting from quality foundation phases education at the iThemba Academy. The iThemba Academy is a buzz with fun, laughter and learning as the year started off on a high note. Our new little Grade R’s looked a bit puzzled and
Focus on iThemba was established in 2003 by Danie van den Heever, a local businessman and his wife, Judy. Danie volunteers his business knowledge to the successful operation of this well established accredited non-profit, public benefit organization (18A). The 48 Acre iThemba Campus is ideally situated in the rural area of Hillcrest, alongside the Valley
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Dear Friend, Partnership with Focus on iThemba which includes BBBEE and Tax Benefits for your CompanyIt is our great pleasure to inform you that Focus on iThemba, a registered NPO, awards donorpartners an SED and/or a category A, ED BBBEE certificate. Please contact us at info@focusonithemba.org if you wish to see our ED and SED certificates.
