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In the NEWS
HBCCA Governing Body Year End Dinner
Gartner YES Employment Programme Completion
'SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD - 2019' Results
'Iqhawe-Lama-Qhawe' - Nelson Mandela
Beloved IY Elephant Gets Her Facelift!
Community Upliftment Project - Phase 2
Our First Learning Centre Graduate!
Ambitious Community Upliftment Project
First Evening Training Classes very Popular
Positive New Year Beginning for Learning Centre
Gartner YES Youth Group going on their first outing
In the NEWS
2019
HBCCA Governing Body Year End Dinner
After two years of not being able to have a year-end outing, the Governing Body
and Staff managed to pull it off this year with the help of a local donor.
A very enjoyable evening was spent at the Culture Cafe & Grill at Midpoint Centre
in Hout Bay.
Serving on the Governing Body and working as staff member come with much
hard work and big responsibilities and it was very pleasing to see these
men and women enjoying a relaxed evening in each other's company
- with some delicious food at the same time!
From left to right:
Lesley McCall (Chairperson) Bridgette Mangcu (Vice Secretary and Office Administrator)
Feziwe Petelo and Sylvia Mgobhozi (Qunu Cafe staff)
Marion Franke (Secretary and Welfare Worker)
Cameraman - Hennie Jacobs (Treasurer)
From right to left:
Pakamisa Lucas (Kitchen Manager), Archbishop Nicholas Ndude (Board Member)
Bongani (Founding member), Griffiths Mketo (Vice Chairperson)
Ncedo Ndongeni (Board Member), Nicholas Pere (Centre Caretaker)
Marion Franke (Secretary and Wellfare worker)
2019... What A Year!!
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Gartner YES Employment Programme Completion
The Gartner SA sponsored Youth Employment Service (YES) programme which commenced
on the 1st of January 2019 came to its end on Friday the 13th of December.
The seven participants that finished the programme were (from left to right):
Asiphe Krishe, Kamva Melani, Menzi Mgobhozi, Matthews Simayele,
Nosipiwo Sotashe, Zandile Sikwana and Mackson Dani
The YES employment initiative was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018
to improve young people's prospects of finding employment and that would
also help build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
The salaries totaling more than R300,000 for this 12-month period was sponsored
by Gartner SA. Gartner SA has been an anchor partner of the HBCCA for more
than two decades. Their extraordinary contributions over these years are proof that
they understand that their business operations cannot be performed in isolation
to the social needs of the communities in the areas in which they operate.
During this time the women participants got exposure in different types of jobs
in coffee shops, a boutique hotel, tourist reception desk, office administration, etc. etc.
Some of the men did intern work at a local plumber, garden service contractor,
a plant hire company and local stationery store. A large portion of the men's
time was also spent on Community Upliftment projects in Imizamo Yethu.
The participants started their year with a three-day Customer Care Training course
followed by a three-day Computer Literacy training course.
They were also required, throughout the year, to do online studies for
Certificates and Diplomas in the Iziko Lobomi Alison Learning Centre.
The feedback from all the participants were extremely positive and there
is no doubt that these men and women will go into the New Year with renewed
confidence in their capabilities and renewed hope of being able
to favourably impress potential employers in future.
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A BIG Thank You to Gartner SA!
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One of our last Community Upliftment projects for this year was this Welcome Sign not far
from the Cape Town City Sightseeing bus stop. More than 2,000 tourists walk past this
point every year and was in a desperate need for some serious TLC. Three of our YES-men
worked tirelessly for almost three weeks to transform this embankment into a lovely
'green welcome' for all our future visitors.
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In conjunction with this project we also decided to upgrade some nearby areas
which are all on the township walking route. The end result speaks for itself!
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'SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD - 2019' Results
The video that accompanied our submission...
Cape Town Tourism held their Annual General Meeting last night
(23 October 2019) in the glamorous Cape Town International Convention Centre.
During this occasion various awards are issued to enterprises and organisations
serving and treating the thousands of tourists who arrive on our shores every
month (more than 5 million in 2018)
The HBCCA made a submission for the 'Social Impact' award and had to
submit answers to the following two questions:
QUESTION 1
What was the community need that your program/project met?
This was our answer...
QUESTION 2
What community program/projects are you doing now that will
benefit the community in future?
This was our answer... Photographs
BREAKING NEWS RESULT - unsuccessful unfortunately
We were super-positive that we may have stood a good chance to win
this award. To say that we were very disappointed, is a real understatement.
The realities are that Iziko Lobomi, from a tourist-attraction point
of view, is still a very small fish in very big pond with some serious
players with mega-million budgets, facilities and resources.
We may not be the biggest but we surely give our local and foreign
visitors a unique, authentic experience of a typical South African
township with a unique NPO, running a unique Community Centre
making some real 'Social Impacts' in a very special community!
Anyhow, we enjoyed participating.
The judges have made their decisions,
(and that is final)
but we'll let YOU have
THE FINAL SAY :-)
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'Ubuntu' is unique to the people of southern Africa.
In essence the word describes the way people care
and treat each other in their daily living.
It is all about how people connects with
each others and how, when one is in
need, the other will spare no effort or resource
to help and relieve the person in need.
We experience this almost on a daily basis
in Imizamo Yethu and what makes it so
special is that 'Ubuntu' is not just happening
between fellow black people but also now,
with Apartheid out of the way, between black and
white people as well.
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Marion Franke, the HBCCA's welfare worker for more twenty years, is a
practicing, living example of what the Ubuntu spirit is all about.
Some of us call her 'The Mother Theresa' of
Imizamo Yethu.
We decided a little while ago to depict this special
African quality in a graphic on the side of a nearby house's wall
opposite Iziko Lobomi. We used this opportunity
to give this house some much needed TLC at the same time.
This stencil graphic also pays tribute to the many years of selfless,
caring and loving service that Marion has poured out
in the community over the years!
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Without the help of our dear friend Kim Danny from Digital Pod in Maitland (082 557 28600 none of this work would have been possible. Danny has a state of the art laser cutting machine in his workshop where stencils of all sizes and shapes are cut for us. Thank you Danny! |
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'Iqhawe-Lama-Qhawe' - Nelson Mandela
NELSON MANDELA DAY - IMIZAMO YETHU - VIDEO
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We are so privileged in South Africa to have a person
like former President, Mr Nelson Mandela as a role model for young
and old in our nation. Indeed, one of the greatest leaders
the world has ever seen.
Every year on the 18th of July his birthday is celebrated and the HBCCA
decided that 2019 was the year to make this global icon of peace,
freedom and social justice more visible to the people living in Imizamo Yethu and
the general public.
On the 18th of July we stenciled two large images of his face on the
walls at the main entrance to IY.
We also used the opportunity to tidy up the surrounding homes. All of this
work was made possible by generous donations received from two local,
very loyal anchor supporters.
Our message with Mr Mandela's face was in honour of his
great legacy:
'Iqhawe-Lama-Qhawe'
Best of the Best - One of a Kind!
'Everyone can rise above their circumstances
and achieve success if they are dedicated
to and passionate about what they do!'
Nelson Mandela
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For many years the community had to face this badly neglected
pavement in the heart of their township. Little did we as HBCCA know that
we ourselves would one day be able to do something about this sad
sight.
The one end was used as an illegal dumping point of any imaginable
type of waste. From old furniture and carpets to everyday
household waste, sometimes in refuse bags and often in no bags at all.
The photographs below tell the full story.
With the help of our hard-working Gartner SA YES-men we started
to clear and level the pavement from the one side and slowly
worked towards the dumping area. The local council's office also did
their part by removing more than six truck loads of rubbish
from the dumping area. The whole upgrade operation took
more than two months.
We did not think that we would be able to convince the community,
after the clearing and cleaning up operation, to stop their usual dumping.
To our utter amazement, they immediately stopped dumping on this site.
Many thanked us for cleaning it for them and many expressed
their willingness to help keep it clean.
We have planted seven palm trees and installed six benches
where people can sit in the sun and relax.
There is no doubt in our minds that this will be a very
popular 'pavement park' among old and young, to be enjoyed
for many years to come!
BEFORE :-(
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This community upliftment project confirms again that...
Where there's a will,
There will always be a Way!
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Beloved IY Elephant Gets Her Facelift!
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The restoration of Imizamo Yethu's beloved elephant was one
of the HBCCA's most enjoyable community upliftment projects to date.
Phase 1 of the restoration work started more than a year ago
after which it was put on hold due to a lack of funds.
The project was published on our Projects-page with requests for
funds to complete it. Earlier this year we received a donation from
one of our supporters which got the ball rolling again.
With the help of one more donation we were able to complete the
restoration and the final result speaks for itself!!
Several people's contributions helped making this restoration
a reality. Michelle Jacobs was instrumental in finding two tusks in a
Port Elizabeth antique warehouse and she also spent a valuable
number of hours on Easter Monday helping with the paintwork
on the walls behind the elephant. Two volunteers from
the Netherlands, Martin and Tim Pastoors spent several
enjoyable days working with us as well. Two local men, Matthews and
Sonwabile from the Gartner SA YES-team worked tirelessly throughout
the whole project.
For more information on the origins of this special elephant
and the team that brought her to Imizamo Yethu, please click here...
'Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!'
(John Maxwell)
Indeed.
Thank You Everyone!
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Community Upliftment Project - Phase 2
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David and Lesley Mills from the UK and the Prins-family from the Netherlands - Project sponsors |
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Earlier in the year we cleaned the badly neglected property next
to Iziko Lobomi. With the help of donations received from two families
David and Lesley Mills from the United Kingdom and the Prins-family
from the Netherlands we have installed two concrete benches
and planted some much needed grass in the past week (3 April 2019)
This is very exciting project because on the same day we
did this we received a request from the two ladies running the
Panda Play School at Iziko Lobomi to please also erect some swings
for their kids!
This will be our next phase and we can't wait for the new grass
to establish and for the swings to come into operation.
Green space for relaxation is very scarce in
Imizamo Yethu and this area will most certainly be much
enjoyed by young and old in the future!
Thank You Guys!
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One of Sisa's first (happy) customers! |
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Over the years, Iziko Lobomi has been a springboard
for many budding, creative and innovative entrepreneurs.
One of the most famous ones is the now successful,
and world-renown Original T-Bag Designs company that
started their first operations on a couple of wooden trestles
and a house-door as working top in Iziko Lobomi almost twenty
years ago.
Our latest entrepreneur, Sisa, opened his door for business
last month: Sisa Shoe and Jacket Cleaning Services.
There was keen interest in his service right
from the first day and we all hope that he will
be prosperous and successful!
Good Luck Sisa!
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Our First Learning Centre Graduate!
2019 has truly been a year of 'FIRSTS' !
On the 14th of January this year we had our first evening classes in our
new Lecture Room and on Wednesday the 13th of March 2019
we had our first student, Sonwabile Ndlumbini, that earned an online
Certificate in 'Construction Safety' through the online Alison College.
He was assisted by our full-time Learning Centre assistant, Asiphe Krishe.
Both of them are part of the 2019 Gartner SA YES-team.
This college was recommended to us by Kat Thorne from
'The Commonwealth Education Trust' based in London. Kat is the Head of
of Learning and Educational Development and visited Iziko Lobomi in April
last year after a friend, Karlo Hendriksz from First Plan Town Planners,
referred her to us.
Kat Thorne - The Commonwealth Education Trust www.cet1886.org
When she visited Iziko Lobomi our Learning Centre was still 'under construction'
and she recommended that once completed, we should consider
encouraging adults to make use of Alison.com which is very popular
throughout the world and particularly in other African countries.
With computers donated by Gartner SA it is possible for adults, through
Alison.com, to study and earn earn Certificates and Diplomas in nine
different fields which include:
Health, Humanities, Science, Marketing, Business, Language,
Information Technology, Lifestyle and Mathematics.
A Team Effort All the Way!
We have said it so many times in the past twenty three years that
everything about Iziko Lobomi evolves around TEAMWORK.
Dedicated, caring men and women, dedicated organisations and churches,
dedicated businesses - local and abroad, all played their roles (and still do) in making
this facility a reality and enabling the HBCCA to be able to offer these invaluable
services and opportunities for the community of Imizamo Yethu.
All we can say as HBCCA Management Board is:
A BIG THANK YOU!
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We were privileged to receive visits from our very special friends
from Australia and the Netherlands in the past two months.
Our friends from Melbourne, Australia, Oscar and Phyllis Visagie have been
loyal friends and supporters for more many years already.
They played a crucial role in raising funds in Australia for our
Patricia Wood Memorial care rooms which was inaugurated in 2007.
They also contributed towards the Play School upgrade at the end
of last year. Oscar and Phyllis were joined by their local family which
made for a most joyous time together.
Our other friends were the Prins-family from the Netherlands.
They visited Iziko Lobomi for the second time after their
first visit in 2018. They were co-sponsors of the upgrade
of the Play School room which was finished
in October last year.
They surprised Tebo with a backpack full of stationery
for his after school children!
Thank you very much guys!
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Oscar and Phyllis Visagie (left) with their family |
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Prins-family with their stationery gift displayed on Tebo's study room table |
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"TRUE FRIENDS ARE LIKE DIAMONDS -
BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL, VALUABLE
AND ALWAYS
IN STYLE!"
Nicole Richie
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Ambitious Community Upliftment Project
BEFORE :-(
AFTER! ;-)
The HBCCA has tackled one of their most ambitious community upliftment
projects at the beginning of January. After six grueling weeks the project
was completed by the four dedicated, hard-working
Gartner SA YES proramme men.
For a long time we were eager and keen to do something about the
fire damaged house adjacent to our property. Rubble from the burnt down
house spoiled the front lawn of this house and loads of rubbish
and garbage were spoiling the inside and outside areas around
the house and were in urgent need of attention.
As soon as the rain season starts, and the building is still unoccupied,
attention will be given to areas covered with lawn and will be serviced by
our garden service contractor together with Iziko Lobomi's gardens.
We hope that by the end of the year a nice green area will be available
where children can play and adults can relax.
This property belongs to the ANC-party and our involvement is purely
a gift and contribution to the community.
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Three of the four men that worked tirelessly for more than six weeks on this project - from left to right: John Hendricks, Matthews Simayele, Sonwabile Ndlumbini and absent Siphoxolo Taythumpu. Thabane Matyitilili also made a contribution the first three weeks before he had to leave the group to continue his studies. |
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WELL DONE GUYS!
Are you one of our 'Helping Hand Partners' yet?
If not, PLEASE consider becoming one.
R100 per month is all you will need.
It is easy and quick to sign up...
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First Evening Training Classes very Popular
The first evening training sessions commenced on Thursday evening the
14th of January in our new Lecture Room. The response from local
residents was overwhelming with 23 men and women that attended
the first two evening sessions of a four-week training
course in Customer Care.
Several enquiries have already been received with requests for
a repeat next month. To the HBCCA's management this is so encouraging
because for many years the dream was to be able to offer this type
of service to our community and now this has become a reality at last!
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A BIG Thank You
to all our sponsors that
helped us to make this facility possible last year!
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Gartner YES Youth Group going on their first outing
The eight youths from the Gartner SA Youth Employment Service (YES)
programme went on their first outing on Saturday the
19th of January 2019. They went up at the back of Table Mountain
to see where four of South Africa's oldest dams are situated.
The HBCCA has been given the responsibility to train and present a
range of employment opportunities to these men and women
for the next 12 months.
They are all from the local community and the aim is to enhance their
CVs with experience that will make them prime candidates for
new jobs they will apply for after completing this programme.
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Positive New Year Beginning for Learning Centre
Our Learning Centre started the year with its first two-day training course
for nine people. Everyone are so excited at the potential of this facility.
Our first evening training sessions are also scheduled for the 24th
of this month.
We have also started capturing data from residents this week. People
were literally queuing to give us their details. Everyone are so keen
in receiving training that can help them in their current jobs or help
them making their CVs more attractive for prospective employers.
The information we are collecting will be used in relevant future training
promotions. We are planning to send text messages out
manually for the time being but will be able to incorporate this
information into our future Training App which we are confident
will be up and running as soon as we have found
a sponsor for it.
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Customer Care Training for nine students
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Practical role play session during training programme
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Data Collection Collecting information from residents
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Our message to everyone is a simple one:
Knowledge Is Power
and
The More you Learn, The More You Earn!
Are you one of our 'Helping Hand Partners' yet?
If not, PLEASE consider becoming one.
R100 per month is all you will need.
It is easy and quick to sign up...
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HOUT BAY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Hout Bay, Cape Town
South Africa