SOCIAL CAPITAL: WE ALL HAVE IT

There is something in life called “social capital” – the people you know, the people who know you and circumstances under which you know each other.

Quite unfortunately, people think or behave as though social capital is only needed at weddings and burials. We all know that person whom we haven’t seen in many years but who contacts us with a request for money just before their wedding!  

Social capital is not built overnight; it is reciprocal and does not need money to build (especially in this virtually connected world). It just requires that people are sensitive to others’ emotions and operate with integrity; you can’t simply employ the notion of social capital when you need help.

Having said that, social capital is massively important and when built and used correctly, it can make a very big difference to one’s quality of life. Identifying and making use of your social networks can save you money, make you money, get you a better job, make things easier and safer, save you from prison, and even save your life. It can save you time and effort and in short, it helps make life more enjoyable and productive.

As we progress through the year, please learn to connect with people in your circles. Check on people, send someone a birthday message, check their timelines and ensure your comments are positive and inspirational. Pick your phone, call or text someone. It could be your relative, colleague, former schoolmate, a former or current boss, your CEO, your parents etc.

Creating a connection with people is important for building your social capital. And even if they don’t respond, keep in touch. Don’t only reach out when you are in need.

Most importantly, respect everyone no matter their status in life and be there when others need you. Be a solution, an encouragement and inspiration. Avoid being a leech, a user or nagger. Be a nice person who in a calculated way, stays in touch with people and brings joy, encouragement and hope.

*The most important asset you have in life is not your job, money or title; it’s people. Your network is your networth!*

Onyi Nwaneri: CEO-ATS

MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE

Often, when we’re in a working environment for the first time, we do not know how to relate to the new and unfamiliar space. Afrika Tikkun Services places many young people into work experience opportunities aimed at creating jobs and enabling young people to be economically empowered. Even though it can feel daunting at first, you must learn how to enjoy the experience and grow in your new position.

Here are some tips on how you can do this:

REQUEST A MENTOR: Many sources advise that it’s useful to find a mentor at work who you can trust and you look up to. This allows you to openly ask questions about the organization, and helps you to better understand your position and what is expected of you. 
 How to find a mentor – read more

HAVE A PLAN FOR WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG: In a new environment, we might experience the unexpected and not always know how to deal with the issue in a professional manner. Rather than acting out your emotions, resorting to gossip or resigning in haste, consider:

1) Accepting that you will make mistakes as this is inevitable
2) Staying calm as opposed to panicking,
3) preparing possible solutions in advance for different scenarios
4) keeping a list of resources at your fingertips.
Trust your manager and inform her/him when you find yourself in a difficult situation.
 Dealing with a crisis at work – read more

UNDERSTAND AND KNOW THE CODE OF CONDUCT: In many cases, employees might struggle due to a lack of understanding of the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is a policy document that guides the employees on the right behaviour at work and provides expectations regarding your job. If you do not know your code of conduct reach out to your supervisor or manager for a copy.

RAISE YOUR HAND FOR EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES: If you are a short-term placed candidate (learnerships, internship and work experience opportunities) you might be exposed to personal development workshops. Take these opportunities to improve your knowledge about specific topics and in the process, impress your manager. This could result in a permanent employment opportunity.
Learning at work – read more

CHALLENGE YOURSELF: Reaching out to your manager for more responsibility will ultimately add to your personal and career growth. Try something new three times outside your role. Growth is definite and can be rewarding in a long run.
Ways to challenge yourself at work – read more

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALUMNI COMMITTEE LEADERS 2020

There were over 200 leadership ballots cast for Alumni Committee positions in our respective centres. Well done to the election organizers for conducting a free and fair election process. Congratulations to the following new 2020 Alumni Leaders:

Arekopaneng, Orange Farm:

Vinolia Maobelo, Khensani Tshabalala, Busisiwe Mthethwa, Nobuhle Mthethwa, Refiloe Motaung, Mzwakhe Makhanya, Lehlohonolo Mosiuoa, Ndaedzo Mabina, and Thato Molefe.

Uthando, Braampark:

Tsholofelo Takalo, Kelly Nyoni, Tholakele Mkhonza, Salcina Zandamela, Boitimelo Tseke, Khanya Sibanda, Honey Mashike, Thabo Sibanda, Akhona Vulindela, and Phumlani Simamane.

Phuthaditjaba, Alexandra Township:

Zandile Bila, Karabo Mokgomola, Muntu Twala-Tibane, Winile Ntuli, Tebogo Lebogang, Khomotso Rakomana, Donald Lekalakala, Sydney Mphekwane, Khanyasinani Buthelezi and Vuyo Mandu.

Wings of life, Diepsloot:

Opha Khumalo, leratta Tshivase, Tshepiso Lehong, Nicole Kgomo, Maureen Maluleka, Raymont Mphala, Prominence Ncube, Tshepo Mdimande, Nicole Kgomo and Maureen Maluleka.

We look forward to year of strategic growth and meaningful impact!

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FORTHCOMING ALUMNI COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT ACTIVITIES:

1. JHB Project Management Workshop 5 March 2020
2. JHB Leadership Camp 6-8 March 2020
3. CPT Leadership Camp 20-22 March 2020
4. CPT Project Management Workshop 23 March 2020

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WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. APPLY NOW!

Job opportunity: Work experience internship

1. Finance (1x)
2. Operations (1x)
3. Contracting (1x)

Minimum qualification: Grade 12

Duties:

Data capturing, Filing

Requirements:

Good organizational skills; good computer skills (email, word, excel); good communication skills; Maths skills; attention to detail, deadline-driven, ability to work under pressure.

Location: Johannesburg

Start date: 4 March 2020

For more information contact: Patricia Banda at patriciab@afrikatikkun.org or call 011 3255914

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We also look forward to the following exciting events (note there have been strategic changes made to the year plan

Bertie Lubner Volunteer Week on the 16- 20 March 2020

1. Bertie Lubner Volunteer Week: 9-13 March 2020
2. Afrika Tikkun Talent Day Volunteer opportunity: 18 July 2020
3. Young Urban Women and Men ‘Active Citizens’ Clubs: fourth Friday of each month from January to November 2020
4. Business Summit: 16 June 2020
5. Alumni Day: 21 November 2020

For more information on how you can take part on the events contact Warren Radebe at warrenr@afrikatikkun.org or call 0721938181

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SMILE FOUNDATION

Who is Smile Foundation?

Smile Foundation is a South African non-profit organisation with a comprehensive healthcare vision for children living with facial conditions and anomalies such as cleft lip, cleft palate, nose and ear conditions, facial paralysis (Moebius Syndrome), burn wounds and craniofacial abnormalities. Together with the country’s academic hospitals and through corrective facial reconstructive surgery and treatments, we put smiles back on the faces of children.

You can make a difference – refer a child and give them the opportunity to live to their full potential

How to refer a patient

1. Go to the Smile Foundation App (see below)
2. Open the Mobile Application
3. Go to referrals
4. Fill in the referral details as required
5. o live to their full potential. you can categorise into “or.
6. Presssubmit.

How to download Smile Foundation’s                                             

Mobile App

For Android users please;

1. Go to play store and for IPhone users go to the Apple Store
2. Search for “Smile Foundation”
3. Click download
4. Install

Smile Foundation contact details: 011 325 6480 Website: https://smilefoundationsa.org/refer-a-patient/

https://www.facebook.com/SmileFoundationSA

https://twitter.com/SmileFundSA

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-smile-foundation/

https://www.instagram.com/smilefoundationza/?hl=en

WHAT’S NEW?

Alumni Network 2020

This year, the Alumni Network is set to grow exponentially. 2020 marks the year we deepen our commitment to create an exciting movement that engages young people and harnesses your diverse voices across all fields of economic development. 

We have a number of new offerings, such as the ‘Young Urban Women and Men Active Citizens’ programme, a platform for you to engage, dialogue and network with Afrika Tikkun community. The programme will be hosted in all centres and YES Programme regions, on the last Friday of every month. For more information, please contact your CDP Manager or your Regional Coordinator. 

The Alumni Network Portal will be launched to offer placement and employment opportunities, events and many more. Also, please ensure you are registered on the Alumni Network Registration Form in order to receive updates on new developments within the programme: www.afrikatikkun.org 

ALUMNI NETWORK ELECTIONS 2020

Our 2020 elections will be held in all the centres (Arekopaneng, Mfuleni, Phuthaditjaba, Uthando and Wings of Life) on 3-7 February 2020.

If you would like to participate as a candidate, please contact your Alumni Network Coordinator:

1. Eugene Moya (Uthando) 0617205330
2. Karabo Mokgoma (Phuthaditjaba) 0719356940
3. Mpumelelo Bangani (Arekopaneng) 0783214922
4. Pretty Lehong (Wings of Life) 0768685767
5. Luzuko Mabhongo (Mfuleni) 0763630643

We are looking for candidates who are:

1. Passionate in community service
2. Registered on Alumni Network Registrar
3. Experienced in community leadership
4. Able to engage and volunteer on weekends 
5. Willing to learn and grow

It’s an incredibly exciting year ahead! So please diarise the following dates: 

Bertie Lubner Volunteer Week on the 16- 20 March 2020

Alumni Network Elections on the 3-7 February 2020

Afrika Tikkun Talent- Volunteer opportunity: 25 July 2020

‘Young Urban Women and Men Active Citizens’ Clubs, January – November 2020 on every fourth Friday of the year 

‘Young Urban Women and Men Active Citizens’ programme launch on the 28 February 2020

Alumni Network Open Day 2020 – 16 May 2020

Alumni Day on the 16 June 2020

Business Summit on the 21 November 2020

For more information and to participate contact directly Warren S. Radebe on 072 193 8181 or email at warrenr@afrikatikkun.org. We’re here to serve you!

Finish Strong: Insights from our CEO – Onyi Nwaneri

Dear Beloved Alumni, 

Thank you for choosing Afrika Tikkun as a partner in your life’s journey.  We are grateful for the opportunity to invest in your lives and to continue to be a part of your career development journey.

When we launched the Alumni programme in 2018, our dream was to build a solid network of young people who, whilst navigating their journeys of life, would work alongside us in a shared vision of their future. We did this in the belief that our Alumni has a lot to offer the world and each other. Our job, through this network, is to continue to support that process.

We are proud that as we speak, we are close to achieving our 2019 objective of having a 2000 strong Alumni network. Thank you for referring your colleagues, friends and classmates to this network and we encourage you to please continue to do so. If you know anyone who went through any of Afrika Tikkun’s programmes or courses, please refer them here and encourage them to register. Our vision in 2020 is to grow the network to 3000 strong.

This year, apart from our monthly communications and strengthening the chapters we established in 2018, we hosted two incredible conferences – the Career Expo and Business Summit. The idea behind these two events is to increase skills that improve employment and entrepreneurial capabilities amongst the network.

Rest assured that we have big dreams and visions for this network and we encourage you to stay connected to us. What you have experienced is just the beginning of what we have in mind. We see a network where people are able to connect for lifelong learning and exposure to job/career opportunities in various fields and sectors in our society. We see a network where people are able to birth their dreams and see them come true; a network where people are able to give each other a hand-up, including the thousands of young people that come after them – a movement in every respect. We envision a movement where we can fight for the realization of the rights of our members; a movement where we can create, develop ideas, trends and competitions that will shape the lives of members and potentially the course of history. And all the while, have fun doing it. Like I said, this is just the beginning.

It is important to know, however, that all great things take a lot of hard work – in my language, blood, sweat and tears. For us to build a robust network, we need all hands, all ideas and the Tikkun spirit of give and take that binds us all. In other words, be prepared to contribute to the building of this network in whatever way you can.

As we wind down this year, I would like to use this opportunity to thank all of you, particularly those who have committed your time and resources towards the growth and progress of this network. Your labours of love are not in vain and are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your hard work.

Please do take time out this holiday season to refresh yourself and enjoy time out with loved ones. And of course, don’t forget to keep flying the Tikkun flag high. Look forward to seeing you in the New Year.   “A luta continua, vitória é certa.”

Onyi Nwaneri, CEO ATS

After almost 10 decades in various leadership positions at Afrika Tikkun (the not-for-profit organisation), Onyi took the reins as CEO of Afrika Tikkun Services in July 2019. She holds a Master’s Degree (LLM) from the University of Pretoria, specialising in human rights and democratisation in Africa. After using her degree to advance social justice interests in local and international organisations, Onyi focused her attention on strategy development & implementation, resource development, marketing & communications and strategic stakeholder relationship management.

ANNUAL ALUMNI BUSINESS SUMMIT/ COMPETITION FINALISTS

The long-awaited list of Alumni Network finalists for the entrepreneurship competition is here! These ambitious young people will present their new and existing business ideas at the Annual Alumni Business Summit on 30 November 2019. 

Congrats to the following finalists:

Arekopaneng, Orange Farm finalists

Nhlanhla Gxaleka, GIP Construction – existing business category.

Thato Maboa, Ke Moja fashion label – existing business category

Sazi Fakude, Happy Results Fitness – existing business category

Uthando, Braampark

Siyabonga Mnchunu, Mchunu’s Tuck Shop – potential business category

Nokuthula Ngwenya, Thuly’s Property PTY – potential business category 

Nkosinathi Madlophe, Inteldom – potential business category

Phuthaditjaba, Alexandra Township

Gordon Makwala, Villy fashion lable – potential business category

Wings of Life, Diepsloot

Bongiwe Sealetsa, Bongi’s Event Management – potential business category

Precious Ndlovu, P&H Spa – potential business category

Mfuleni, Cape Town

Bonga Plaatjie, Bong’s Internet Café – potential business category

Luzuko Mabhongo, Green Light Vegetation –  potential business category 

Kamogelo Dondashe, Devine Food Catering – potential business category

Siphelele Mbunjelwa, Mbunjelwa Construction – potential business category. 

Don’t forget the business summit is this saturday more details below:

Date: 30 November 2019

Time: 9am-4pm

Venue: Belron Training Centre, 10 Joubert Street Extension, Braampark, Johannesburg, 2017

For more information and to participate contact directly Warren S. Radebe on 072 193 8181 or email at warrenr@afrikatikkun.org. We’re here to serve you!

Afrika Tikkun Services Opportunities!

Afrika Tikkun Services is hiring for the YES Initiative. Please see below for further details to comply.

Are you Unemployed?

Are you between the age of 22 – 29 years?

Are you a South African Citizen from or live in Alexandra, Diepsloot, Orange Farm, Cape Town and Pretoria?

Are you willing to commit to a 12 months employment?

Are happy to earn R3500 a month?

Are you looking to gain valuable work experience for a year?

Are you willing to contribute to a company’s growth in any way you can?

If the answer is YES to the above questions, then apply.

To apply visit the below link to take the assessment.
https://afrikatikkunservices.com/yes-programme/​​

CONNECTING YEAR 2019 & 2020

2019 will soon be drawing to a close. It is therefore a perfect time for Alumni members to consider planning for 2020 and building on what has been learned this year. From our side, we will continue to help our Alumni identify and remain open to opportunities that can advance their careers.

To benefit from our placement opportunities, contact Lungisani Magubane on 073 704 4196 or email atsjobs@afrikatikkun.org

Need Extra Help and Guidance

Careers Portal can help you find relevant employment opportunities. https://www.careersportal.co.za/learnerships-2020

Careers Portal Click Here!

For personal career guidance in the Alumni Network, please contact: warrenr@afrikatikkun.org

If you did not register with Alumni Network, please ensure you do so:

Alumni Registration Form

WHAT IS NEXT ON THE BUSINESS DAY SEASON

We would like to thank everyone who submitted their business plans. Please see below the schedule for upcoming Business Day Academy and Dragon’s Den taking place in November 2019.

This is only applicable to Alumni members who applied and submitted their business plans for the opportunity:

31 October 2019- Dragons Den
Our qualifying entries for the business summit competition will face our Afrika Tikkun experts in finance, leadership, management and operations. This panel will adjudicate and prepare competing candidates for the finals taking place in November.

The final team report will be released  first week in November 2019.

For more information on the business day season please contact Warren S. Radebe at warrenr@afrikatikkun.org or call directly on 0721938181

CITY YEAR SOUTH AFRICA IS LOOKING FOR YOU TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY FOR A YEAR!

City Year South Africa is the proud partner of Afrika Tikkun. This year, once again, City Year SA is looking for passionate young people to serve their communities for a year. Give a year and change the world.

How!

Go to City Year SA Website: www.cityyear.org.za

Some of the supporting documents you will need to submit include:

• Certified copy of your ID

• Certified copy of your matric certificate, or if you are still in matric, a copy
of your latest statement of results

• An updated copy of your CV

For more information, email recruitsouthafrica@cityyear.org.za Or call 011 429 0300

UPCOMING EVENTS!

CELEBRATING QUALITY, EDUCATION AND LITERACY

In a world where just about everything has been replicated 10 times over, what distinguishes one product, service, work of art, from another? That’s right, quality. It’s that one value that informs all others and guides everything we do at Afrika Tikkun. We strive for the quality of our work to stand out and be felt. This month we celebrate quality, education (quality education, naturally) and literacy, that skill that lays the foundation for excellence.

Write us and tell us what you are doing to bring out the best in your personal and professional life. Remember, we are in the 4^th Industrial Revolution and Knowledge Economy, this means knowledge is key, take steps today and onwards to improve your knowledge on key issues.

With Much Love and Support

Afrika Tikkun Team

Join the Danny K & Kabelo Mabalane’s WORLDS APART OR PARTNERS Tour At Afrika Tikkun Johannesburg

Danny K and Labalo Mabalane are visiting our Johannesburg Centres! They’ll be holding groundbreaking conversations on issues that really matter, providing real solutions for local businesses who share our vision of tomorrow. Not to mention, heating up the venues with amazing live performances! Don’t miss the chance to say you were there!

Save the dates and join the tour:

Phuthaditjaba Centre (Alexandra T/ship) – 23 September 2019, 3pm-4pm

Wings of life Centre (Diepsloot) – 7 of October 2019, 3pm-4pm

For more information call Warren S. Radebe at 0721938181.

You never work a day in your life when you love what you do

We love it when our young people take the training we provide and run with it. This month we feature Lucia, who from an early age, had a love for the arts. Today she has taken her passion and turned it into a business. Her company, “NHLONIPHO CRAFT ART”, comes from the respect she has for her products, which include beading, badges, jewellery and mosaics.

After graduating, Lucia trained 15 young, unemployed women from her community as her way of giving back. Read more

WHAT IS NEXT ON THE BUSINESS DAY SEASON

Thank you so much to all who applied for the Business Competition.

Please see below the schedule for upcoming briefings and workshops.

(This is only applicable to Alumni members who applied for the opportunity)

Workshop 1 (Briefing and Induction)

Date: 26 September 2019

Time: 8am-4pm

Location: Belron Main Hall, 10 Joubert Street Extension, Braampark, Johannesburg 2017

Focus: Business planning and mentorship, featuring governmental and non-governmental representatives to offer business planning and practice guidance to all applicants.

Business plan submission 

All applicants will be required to submit the final version of their business plan to warrenr@afrikatikkun.org.

Final selection will be conducted on 30 September 2019 and the shortlist published on the 4 October 2019.

Click on the link below to access a basic guide template to help you begin your first business plan. Please note that a standard business plan form will be provided at the business planning and mentorship workshop. https://www.bplans.com/business-plan-template.pdf

For more information on the Business Day Season, please contact Warren S. Radebe at warrenr@afrikatikkun.org or 0721938181.

This is an exciting work experience opportunity for unemployed Alumni (those who completed training in 2019), as well as those who completed between 2016 and 2018.

Requirements: Matric (19 years – 28 Years)

Experience: 1 year experience in the workplace

Skills: Logical thinking, fluency in English

Opportunity open from now until 30 December 2019

Register to our database for more opportunities

Submit your CV to Lungisani Magubane on 073 704 4196 or email lungisanim@afrikatikkun.org

Keep an eye out for the following exciting events:

Alumni Open Day (all centres): 27 September, 9am-4pm.

Quiz & Debate Competition (volunteering opportunity): 5 October, 8am- 5pm, Uthando Centre.

Spelling Bee Competition (volunteering opportunity): 26 October, 8am- 5pm, Arekopaneng, Orange Farm.

For more information and to participate, contact Warren S. Radebe on 072 193 8181 or email at warrenr@afrikatikkun.org

Celebrating Africa’s Heritage 

South Africa will be celebrating its diverse heritage this month. It’s time to reflect on what it really means to be South Africa, African, or any number of the many ethnicities we celebrate in this country. While heritage exists to give us a sense of community, it’s not intended to serve as a source of conflict or division. This heritage month, as we enjoy our braais, dress in traditional wear and celebrate our music, let’s celebrate the real meaning of diversity. Let’s not limit our celebrations to aspects of South Africa’s culture, but let us embrace the many cultures across Africa that fuse with our own, ultimately enrich our own sense of who we are.

Afrika Tikkun’s Got Talent!

Afrika Tikkun’s 2019 Talent Day, was an incredible showcase of the diverse skills and talents of our children. The laughter, healthy competition and team camaraderie made the day rewarding and enjoyable for our children, their families, Afrika Tikkun staff and all our invited guests. Thank you to all the Alumnis who served on the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3B_HpP19W0&t=16s

Alumni who are studying an accredited course relating to the Financial services sector can now apply for bursary funding by e-mailing a copy of their ID, proof of registration, statement of fees and latest results to nicoleb@afrikatikkun.org

Alumni prepares for the upcoming Business Day Season for the year 2019

Business Day Season was launched in May 2018 at the Career Expo in Orange Farm. This year, this grand idea piloted in Orange Farm takes a bolder step. Through the season, we will be providing support to aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs and as a result 6 young entrepreneurs will be supported to start and/or grow their ideas/business.

The Season commences in September and ends in November 2019. The objective is to find ideas and existing businesses that could be supported enabling young people to be economically empowered. We are excited to pioneer a ground breaking competition.  Interested in participating: See below the official schedule for the season

August:

• 22 August 2019 Alumni Leaders Annual General Meeting

September:

• 19 September 2019 Business Planning Workshop
• 27 September 2019 Alumni Open Day

October:

• 17 October 2019 Business Day Excursion
• 24 October 2019 Business Day Academy

November:

• 16 November 2019 Annual Business Day Competition Finally

For more information on the above events please contact Warren S. Radebe at warrenr@afrikatikkun.org or call directly at 072 193 8181

Meet Sihle Vilakazi now employed with AON

 

Sihle Vilakazi is 28 years old from Alexandra Township. He completed his Career Development Programme CDP in 2018. Thereafter, he was placed with AON Reinsurance Solutions in August to 2018 and was later then offered an employment opportunity and contract for the next two years. Sihle is respected by his manager and colleagues at AON.

Sihle’s excellence has been through hard work, dedication and determination to represent Afrika Tikkun with outstanding behavior, character and work ethics. He is grateful for Afrika Tikkun’s investment and support, and will always extend invitation to other young people like him to make use of Afrika Tikkun’s career development services.

Sihle now leaves in Hillbrow with his brother. His journey began in Kwa-Zulu Natal and later in 2009 when he moved to Johannesburg, and only then after completing his honours in economics and finance he joined Afrika Tikkun after staying unemployed for over a year. He aims to grow in the company and pursue further studies in economics and finance.

In his words ‘I really appreciate Afrika Tikkun for changing my life, and it is a job acceleration machine that is really needed in Africa’ Sihle’s success story is like of many that have been as a result of a strategic and successful model in career development in disadvantaged communities.

Opportunities

If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please contact Lungisani at lungisanim@afrikatikkun.org

• National Alumni Leadership Elections in December 2019
• Alumni Open Day September 2019 (All Centres JHB & CPT) – 27^th September 2019
• Business Expo Season: August – November 2019

Alumni Day 15 & 21 June 2019 a moment we won’t forget
and celebrating our youth month

 

 

Over 600 Afrika Tikkun Alumni gathered on the 15th and 21^st of June as part of the annual, Alumni Summit. The events offered a seminar talk on the 4th Industrial Revolution and the discussion exploring the opportunities available for  young people in the 4th Industrial Economy. Amongst the panelist, we had African Bank, National Empowerment Fund, and Cloudsmiths. Also, we presented success stories of young people that have found a gateway to be part of the new exciting economy. The event took place during our country’s youth month, a month known and put aside to celebrate and remember June 16, 1976. Our perspective is to continue celebrating the day and provide opportunities and a platform for young people to engage on youth development and access employment and entrepreneurial opportunities through our partners in corporate, youth development and academic institutions.

Rising Stars Awards

Alumni Programme Wall of Fame!

Rising Stars Awards and Awardees 15 June 2019

Leadership Excellence Award 2019
Recipient: Khanya Sibanda, Uthando

The Most Committed Leader Award 2019
Recipient: Lindiwe Mabuya, Uthando

The Best Innovative Team of the Year 2019
Recipient: Uthando Centre, Braampark JHB

Responsible Kindness Award 2019
Recipient: Khuthatso Mabina, Phuthaditjaba

Most Promising Team in the Year 2020 Award
Recipient: Phuthaditjaba Centre, Alexandra Township

Most Supportive Facilitator of the Year 2019 Award
Recipient:  Maxwell Ndlovu, Arekopaneng

Next awards will take place at the Alumni Day 2020. Do miss the opportunity to shine and acknowledged for your contribution to the Alumni Programme.
Well done to all awardees!

On the 13th of June we organised a breakfast and meeting for our partners, donors and prospects. Marc Lubner took the audience through the highlights of 2018 with his annual review presentation and we had an external guest Musa Khalenga, talking about the 4th Industrial Revolution and what it means for organisations like Afrika Tikkun. We are very proud to have completed another Annual Review which can be viewed here.

 

 

Alumni Geared Up for Upcoming Talent Day Preps Semi-Finals 20 June 2019
Soccer and Netball Qualifier Games

City Year South Africa is looking for you to serve your community for a year!

City Year South Africa is the proud partner of Afrika Tikkun. This year, once again, City Year SA is looking for passionate young people to serve their communities you’re a year. Give a year and change the world

How!

Go to City Year SA Website: www.cityyear.org.za

See through the eligibility requirements or your supporting documents

They include You!

Certified copy of your ID

Certified copy of your matric certificate, or if you are still in matric, a copy
of your latest statement of results

An updated copy of your CV

For more information email recruitsouthafrica@cityyear.org.za

Or call directly to 011 429 0300

Or call Afrika Tikkun:

+27 11 325 5914 or mail info@afrikatikkun.org

Are You Responsibly Kind

In the month of July we will be promoting the value Responsible Kindness. As Tikkuners we ought to live a life of responsible kindness, which involves far more than just simply being kind – it means that one has to be kind in a way that reflects the consciousness around being kind. In this way, we ensure that we are not creating ongoing dependency, but rather orient our kindness towards empowerment.

Focus!

We would like to share with you an interesting article which we came across along our travels (the original comes from Kulula magazine, who would have thought!). It is an interesting insight on work happiness, written by Bruce Daisley entitled “Focus!  Click the following link to read more: https://afrikatikkun.org/2019/06/24/focus/

We can also expect the following exciting events and publications coming:

1. Talent Day Prep Semi-Finals, 20 June 2019 (see poster above for more information)
2. Talent day in Johannesburg & Cape Town – 20^th in JHB and 27^Th in CT
3. Mandela Week where corporates and individuals volunteer at our centers – 15^th -19^th July
4. My Afrika Magazine