On their final day of school the children of Grade R at Ukhanyo Primary School received a special treat courtesy of Sandy Kennedy and the sports models of Ergosport. Ergosport Models is based in Cape Town and represents sport models, … Continue reading →
Here in South Africa the academic year has come to an end and that means Masicorp’s bursary students have returned home from their various university residences. We took the opportunity to catch up with some of them at the Galley … Continue reading →
The safest place on the neatly manicured rinks of Brisbane’s Merthyr Bowls Club during a FACE fundraiser was next to the jack. Steve and Kaye Bishop organised a barefoot bowls tournament for Pommie friends visiting Australia for the first … Continue reading →
At Masicorp we are always touched by the number of volunteers from around the world that want to get involved with our projects in Masiphumelele. Many of our international volunteers are travelling, studying or visiting friends in the Cape Town … Continue reading →
FACE celebrated the culmination of a year of fundraising events on Friday December 22 with a room full of Santas and other festive fancy dress characters at its Xmas Party. The colourful celebration at the Roffen Club brought an extra … Continue reading →
Ukhanyo Primary School has recently received a visit from staff from HMS Richmond of the Royal Navy, who are on operations in False Bay at the moment. Twelve volunteers from the ship used their visit to South Africa to paint … Continue reading →
Marjan Ritchie, our student bursary project manager, recently had the opportunity to visit Simphiwe Ndzube’s end of year fine art exhibition. Simphiwe is studying for a BA Fine Arts degree at University of Cape Town (UCT). As part of his … Continue reading →
A double fundraising effort by FACE founder members Stena and Steve Riches came to a combined climax at Medway Rugby Club on November 8th. Several months work of organising the lottery with the top prize of a rugby shirt signed … Continue reading →
Earlier this year we reported on Winnie Tsotso’s well-earned retirement as principal of Masi Educare. The pre-school is based in the old farmhouse at the northern end of Masiphumelele and as well as Winnie managed it, there are significant building … Continue reading →
For any resident of Masiphumelele wishing to improve their educational prospects the library is one of the most important buildings in the township. Under the leadership of Susan Alexander it is a vital source of free education and personal development … Continue reading →