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16 October 2019
A new home for Sparklekids Writer Hedda Mittner
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t has been the most amazing journey and we’ve seen miracles upon miracles,” says Theo Krynauw of Sparklekids, which has been part of the community of the Overstrand for eight years. Theo is beside himself with joy and gratitude at the latest ‘miracle’ that has befallen Sparklekids – the gift of a property in Northcliff by a donor who has requested to remain anonymous.
“Comes the problem, comes the person – with wings!” laughs Theo, who founded this unique upliftment and skills development initiative with his wife Angie in 2011. Focusing on mentoring children, helping them to identify their passion and guiding them in making sensible decisions that will help them to achieve their goals, this inspirational NPC now finally has a base from which to operate. It all started when Theo and Angie approached the headmaster of Qhayiya Secondary School in Zwelihle with the aim to collectively educate, uplift, support and encourage children, many of whom are from dysfunctional and poverty-stricken families.
The vital ingredients to the success of this venture, being devoted mentorship and training, as well as tireless fundraising, have produced far-reaching and life-changing results. “We at Sparklekids financially support young people with an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ to get from a place of disadvantage to self-support in the shortest time possible,” says Theo. “We identify young people with sparkle and awaken do-able and realistic dreams together. We then take hands with everyone who wants to be part of this wonderful process, providing mentorship, developing coping skills and creating opportunities toward further studies or jobs through internships. “Eight years ago we started with two young people, who both went on to study engineering – chemical and civil. At present over 120 students have benefitted from Sparklekids, with the support of generous donors who see the value in our work. Once we have mentored them through matric, we assist them with registration, enrolment, and getting up and running at universities and other accredited tertiary institutions.”
our town, we have no future at all. That is why we are thrilled and excited beyond words to see the Hermanus Varsity spread its wings and take off, making a huge difference in the lives of our young people. I have never seen anyone with hope in their hearts burn and destroy.” The house in Northcliff will be used by Sparklekids and Hermanus Varsity towards their shared objectives, including tutoring, counselling, mentoring and the hosting of workshops. “It will also be used as accommodation for Dr Sindiwe Magona, who continues to invest so much of her valuable time, energy and enthusiasm in Sparklekids and the Hermanus Varsity,” says Theo. Theo Krynauw can be contacted on 082 654 4924. For more information on Sparklekids, visit www. sparklekids.co.za
Theo was instrumental in the establishment of the Hermanus Varsity, along with William Ntebe and Prof John de Gruchy, who often refers to the Hermanus Varsity as ‘Sparklekids Two’. “The idea was born when we saw the immense need of students from our area to have access to a tertiary institution right here in Hermanus. “Many of the students we have supported over the years have qualified already and are employed in their field of study. They all leave Hermanus, never to return. Unless we build up and welcome a value-driven, visible middle class in
Sparklekids recently celebrated their move to the house they received from an anonymous donor with a small house-warming. From left are Sister Catherine Nkonyane, Theo Krynauw, Louwrina Wilson (transferring attorney) with Dr Sindiwe Magona in front of her, Angie Krynauw, Bev Moller of the Hermanus Varsity Trust and Dr Niels Van Zyl-Smit (director of Sparklekids).
OVERSTRAND MUNISIPALITEIT VERHURING VAN MUNISIPALE EIENDOM, ‘N GEDEELTE VAN RESTANT ERF 243 HERMANUS
OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY LEASE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, A PORTION OF THE REMAINDER OF ERF 243 HERMANUS
UMASIPALA WASEOVERSTRAND UKUQESHWA KWEPROPATI KAMASIPALA, INXALENYE ESHEKILEYO YESIZA 243 E-HERMANUS
Kennis geskied hiermee dat die Raad ʼn aansoek ontvang het vir die huur van munisipale eiendom, synde ‘n gedeelte van Restant Erf 243 Hermanus, geleë te Ravenscroftweg, ingevolge die Raad se Beleid op die Administrasie van Onroerende Eiendom, 2015.
Notice is hereby given that Council received an application for the lease of municipal property, being a portion of the Remainder of Erf 243 Hermanus, situated at Ravenscroft Road, in terms of Council’s Administration of Immovable Property Policy, 2015.
Kukhutshwa esi saziso sokuba iBhunga lifumene isicelo sokuqeshwa kwepropati kaMasipala, eyinxalenye eshekileyo ye-Siza 243 eHermanus, emi kwindawo i-Ravenscroft Road Jonga ngokungqinelana nomGaqo-nkqubo weBhunga ongoLawulo lweePropati ezingenakuSuswa ka-2015.
Aansoeker: Ligging: Doel: Huurtermyn: Grootte:
Applicant: Locality: Purpose: Lease period: Size:
Hermanus Medical Suites Body Corporate Ravenscroftweg Addisionele parkering 5 Jaar ±500m²
Umceli: Hermanus Medical Suits Body Corporate Ingingqi Ravenscroft Road Injongo: ukongezwe kwendawo yokuPaka imoto Isithuba senqgesho: Iminyaka eyi 5 Ubungakanani: ±500m²
Hermanus Medical Suits Body Corporate Ravenscroft Road Additional Parking 5 Years ±500m²
The application can be viewed during normal office hours by appointment at the Property Administration Offices, c/o Molteno and Viljoen Street, Onrustrivier. Enquiries must be directed to Mrs Madelein Erasmus, (028) 316 -3724/ merasmus@overstrand.gov.za.
Isicelo singabonwa ngamaxesha okusebenza aqhelekileyo ngokuthi wenze idinga neOfisi yoLawulo lweePropati, ekwikona yeziTalato iMolteno neViljoen, eOnrust River. Imibuzo mayijoliswe kuNkszn. Madelein Erasmus, kwezi nombolo zomnxeba, (028) 316-3724 okanye kule dilesi yeimeyili – merasmus@overstrand.gov.za.
Any objections against the proposed lease must be properly motivated in writing and be lodged at the undersigned by no later than 15 November 2019.
Nayiphi na inkcaso ekhaba oku kuqeshwa kundululwayo kumele izathuzwe ngokufanelekileyo ngokubhaliweyo kwaye ingeniswe kulowo utyikitye apha ngezantsi ungadlulanga umhla we: 15 Novemba 2019
Indien ʼn persoon nie kan lees of skryf nie, kan so ʼn persoon sy/haar beswaar/kommentaar mondelings by die Munisipale Kantore, Hermanus aflê waar ʼn personeellid sal help om dit op skrif te stel.
Persons who are unable to read or write can submit their objection/comments verbally at the Municipal Offices, Hermanus, where they will be assisted by a staff member to put it in writing.
Abantu abangakwazi ukufunda okanye ukubhala banganenisa inkcaso okanye izihlomlo zabo ngomlomo Property Administration Offices, c/o Molteno and Viljoen Street, Onrustrivier, apho bayakuncedwa ukubhala oko lilungu elingumsebenzi.
Kennisgewing Nr 143/2019 Munisipale Kantore HERMANUS, 7200 Datum: 16 Oktober 2019 The Village NEWS
Notice No 143/2019 Municipal Offices HERMANUS, 7200 Date: 16 October 2019 The Village NEWS
Inombolo yeSaziso 143/2019 iiOfisi kaMasipala HERMANUS, 7200 Umhla: 16 Okthobha 2019 The Village NEWS
Die aansoek is gedurende normale kantoorure per afspraak ter insae by die Eiendomsadministrasie kantore, h/v Molteno- en Viljoenstraat, Onrustrivier. Navrae moet gerig word aan Mev Madelein Erasmus, (028) 316 - 3724/ merasmus@overstrand.gov.za. Enige beswaar teen die voorgestelde verhuring moet behoorlik gemotiveerd en skriftelik wees en die ondergetekende voor of op 15 November 2019 bereik.
CC GROENEWALD MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER
CC GROENEWALD MUNICIPAL MANAGER
CC GROENEWALD UMPHATHI KAMASPALA
