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Sep
02

Foto Friday!

JL Zwane Football Club's New Uniforms - Courtesty of TNHF

Written by Melanie Glass Tags: Cape TownfootballsoccerSouth Africayouth empowerment

After meeting the JL Zwane Football Club in 2006, TNHF Director Justin Zoradi's first order of business was to honor Coach Eric's request: get the boys matching soccer uniforms.

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Aug
31

Was The World Cup Good For South Africa?

Recent Events Have Caused Us to Question

Written by Melanie Glass Tags: Cape TownEducationSouth AfricaStrikeWorld Cup

Six weeks after the end of the World Cup, South Africa is in economic disarray. Unions are on strike, demanding a raise in wages—teachers are not showing up to teach children and hospital staff are not showing up to tend to the sick. People are dying. Why is this happening? Were we wrong about the hope and financial prosperity of the World Cup?

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Aug
10

TNHF High School Recruitment

Check Out Photos of the School Presentations!

Tags: Cape TownEducationScholarshipsSouth Africa

This past Thursday, Morgan and Edwin, two of our project coordinators, made school presentations at Fezeka and Heideveld high schools telling students about the TNHF scholarship program.

 

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Aug
09

South African Women's Day

Celebrate the Strength and Courage of South African Women With Us

Written by Melanie Glass Tags: Cape TownSouth AfricaWomen's Empowerment

South Africa commemorates Women’s Month in August, with August 9th celebrated as the official South African Women's Day.
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Jul
26

Art Exhibit Benefits TNHF

Chicago's Uncommon Grounds Hosts Gallery from July 13 to Oct 4, 2010

Tags: ActivismArtCape TownChicagoGallerySouth AfricaStephanie BarenzSupportTNHF

I was excited to find a page about Art Activism, which asked artists to think of creative ways to raise awareness and funding for TNHF. As I read more, it was the their philosophy that caused me to want to get involved. Through conversations with Justin and his team, it became clear to me that they really knew the people they were helping. The people they were providing scholarships to were their friends and I found this to be incredibly refreshing.
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Jul
20

Meet Thembekile and Thembisile!

TNHF's Two Newest Students!

Written by Andrew Hansen Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationEmpowermentNorthlink CollegeOffice HappeningsSouth AfricastudentsThembikileThembisile

TNHF is proud to introduce our two newest students:  Thembekile Duda and Thembisile Hagile!
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Jul
14

Stories

TNHF Contributor Dani Kreeft's Final Reflections on South Africa

Written by Dani Kreeft Tags: Cape TownSouth Africa

I had dreamed of being at the world cup for years. Literally. Often times, while i absolutely ached to bolt from out of my seat in journalism school, it was the sole reason why i didn't make it to the door. "I want to be a journalist in Africa during the World Cup," I'd remind myself.
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Jul
08

Playing Host to Heart

Check Out News From Our Bloggers On The Ground In Cape Town

Written by Dani Kreeft Tags: Cape TownDani KreeftSouth AfricaWorld Cup

Big stadium, small stadium, that's beside the point. Every player I saw this past weekend had one unmistakable thing:  an unwavering spirit that gives football its heart.
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Jul
05

We're Organization of the Year!

African Achievement Awards

Written by Andrew Hansen Tags: awardCape TownEducationOffice HappeningsPortlandSouth Africa

The African Messenger is a Portland, Oregon, based online publication dedicated to the best of Africa and Africans.  On July 3, 2010, they held their First Annual African Achievement Award show.  They honored African athletes, artists, educators, dancers, and many others who have “positively impacted others and continue to be sources of encouragement to those who seek greatness.”
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Jul
02

A Job Offer!

An Update on TNHF Student Xolani

Tags: Cape TownEducationOffice HappeningsSouth AfricaStudentsXolani

TNHF Director, Justin Zoradi, recently received some great news from one of the TNHF students!
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Jun
28

An Interview with TNHF Student Anda

A Dani Kreeft Interview

Written by Dani Kreeft Tags: Cape TownEducationInterviewSouth Africa

TNHF contributor Dani Kreeft recently interviewed Anda, one of our students.  She asks him about the World Cup, education, and his love of soccer.
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Jun
22

Township Dinner Lessons

Check Out News From Our Bloggers On The Ground In Cape Town

Written by Dani Kreeft Tags: Cape TownSouth AfricaWorld Cup

I don't think it matters where you are in the world, what culture you're in, or what you think the customs are.  If you want to get to know someone, you dine with them.  You share a meal in their home and let them tell you stories.
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Jun
16

Six.Sixteen

A Day of Anniversaries

Written by Andrew Hansen Tags: Cape TownEducationOffice HappeningsSouth Africa

The Soweto uprising was a series of clashes in Soweto, South Africa.  Today celebrated as Youth Day, it holds major significance in South Africa, and now, even more so in the lives of TNHF students.
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Jun
14

TNHF Supporter Chris Seitz Featured On CNN

World Cup Ball Controversy

Written by Andrew Hansen Tags: Cape TownSouth AfricaWorld Cup

The debate continues over the controversial World Cup soccer ball, the Adidas Jabulani. CNN's Terry Baddoo interviews TNHF supporter Chris Seitz on the issue.  Chriscurrently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.

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Jun
03

Khanyisa's Graduation - Northlink College 2010

Reflections from the TNHF South Africa Team

Written by Morgan Cathey Tags: Cape TownEducationSouth Africa

Last week on Thursday, I had a great opportunity to be one of Khanyisa’s fans while he graduated from Phase I at Northlink College.  It has been a long road for Khanyisa to get here.
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