The Frank Jackson Foundation Programme Established 2007.

Boys: Past + Present 2019 Update Boys who began in 2007… Sabelo Xulu Came from: Clarence Primary, Durban (2007- Grade 6)

2018 summary… High school: Hilton College (Matriculated 2013)

Lives: Cape Town Studied: UCT (Honours in Computer Science) Employment: Working full-time as a software developer (digital rental platform called ‘HouseME’ ) 2019 news… He resigned from his job at HouseME and is now working at a company called Discover Africa Group, which is a travel company. He is still working as a software developer. The company is based in Bellville, Cape Town. In a more personal capacity this year, Sabelo was part of the Cape Town Youth Choir and travelled to Greece, Italy, Austria and Turkey to perform and compete. The choir participated in two competitions, one in Karpenissi in Greece, where they won the competition outright (3 categories gold, one silver) and another in Austria, where they were placed 4th and 2nd in their prospective categories as well as winning prizes including the Audience award for best outright performance of the competition, best interpretation of a classical prescribed piece and best interpretation of a modern work. He has also since resigned from his position at Elevate, however he did have the privilege of traveling to Joburg in September to participate in an IEDT camp as an alumni (the IEDT is the trust that funded part of my Hilton fees), which was very insightful. He’s also started contributing to an IEDT Alumni Fund started and run by previous learners who are now graduates or at a university level. They're hoping to have enough in the near future to start funding learners as well!

Thanduxolo Ngubane Came from: North Coast Primary (2007- Grade 5) 2018 & 2019 summary… Thando has finally been tracked down! He fondly remembered Cordwalles, having come from North Coast Primary. His dad had heard of the scholarship (it was the first year it was advertised) and he started in Grade 5, the following year. Coming to Cordwalles was a very new and daunting experience, especially in that he had to live with his granny in for the first while. Fortunately, he moved into the boarding house towards the end of Grade 6 and really enjoyed this experience. When asked, what helped him to overcome the challenge of starting at a new school, he remembered Mr Weaver’s words on arrival, “This is a good opportunity, do as much as you can.” And so he did. He took part in djembe drumming and choir and thoroughly enjoyed learning the ‘mechanics’ of each sport on offer. From Cordwalles, he then moved on to Maritzburg College, as a boarder. At College, he captained his u14 rugby team and was vice captain in u16. He played u16A waterpolo and was in the 1st team for athletics. Added to this, he was a house leader and achieved his Academic Colours in Matric (year 2014). This then lead him on to study an Accounting degree at the University of Stellenbosch, majoring in investment accounting and economics. He graduated at the end of last year (2018) and is currently pursuing taking the CFA route (Chartered financial Analyst) and will hopefully be completing this by 2024. He is currently based in Durban. He has, coincidentally, been back to visit Cordwalles a few times in the past year, in that he has a cousin in Grade 6, at present. He could not believe that he was one of the forerunners of this programme and that a further 30 boys have/are following in his footsteps! He was thrilled to hear of all the developments within the programme, especially the support systems that have now been put in place, as he felt these were lacking a bit during his time.

Siphesihle Luthuli Came from: Glenwood Prep School (2007- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: (Matriculated 2015)

Lives: Durban Studying: 2nd yr BCom. Rhodes University, Grahamstown 2019 news… Lives: Durban Studying: 3rd and final yr of his BCom. degree, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 2020 plans… Sihle is really hoping to be able to get into honours in psychology next year at Rhodes University. Boys who began in 2008… Mthobisi Cele Came from: Union Park Primary, Northdale, PMB (2008- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2016)

Lives: Pietermaritzburg Studying: 2nd yr Business Science degree at UCT 2019 news… Lives: Cape Town Studying: 3rd year Business Science at UCT 2020 plans… He has been offered a boarder master (“stooge”) position at Bishops High School while he completes his fourth and final year of his degree. He regularly meets up with Jenny Walker and has enjoyed a few dinners at her home, in Cape Town, this year!

Aphiwe Mthalane Came from: Laddsworth Primary School, Hilton (2008- Grade 4) 2018 summary…

High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2016)

Lives: Hilton Work: Took up an internship position at Cowan House Prep School whilst starting his Bachelor Degree of Education (Senior & Intermediate Phase) through Unisa. This kind of internship includes involvement in all aspects of school life: boarding, sport and the academic classes. Aphiwe thoroughly enjoyed the variety of tasks within the internship programme. 2019 news… Lives: Hilton Studying: 2nd year Bachelor of Education, Unisa Other: He has just completed a second year on the internship programme at Cowan House and the middle of the year was afforded the opportunity to take up a position of leadership within Boys Boarding as the Senior Boarder Master for the time being with a further contract on the cards. In the coming year, he hopes to add more value and represent himself as well as the school in a greater height as an Intern and as a future educator. Aphiwe has enjoyed another year of coaching sport for both boys and girls, and particularly enjoyed the ‘tea party’ that was had after the girls’ u10 soccer team tasted a winning season! He also put his name forward to manage and coach the Far North District Tema during their Midlands Trials. This was a great experience and added so much value to his coaching career. Finally, he was the star of the Pre-Primary nativity play that ended with some funky song and dance. He really enjoyed interacting with these little people who look up to him as a role model. Similarly, he has identified one or two senior staff members to be his role models for the remainder of his time at Cowan House and he looks forward to growing even more under their care.

Boys who began in 2009… Thabiso Ntshulani Came from: Pennington Primary, South Coast, KZN (2009- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2017) Studying: 1st year Bachelor of Arts (Law & Psychology) at Rhodes University, Grahamstown 2019 news… Lives: Pennington, KZN Studying: 2nd year BA degree at Rhodes University, Grahamstown 2020 plans… Thabiso is eager to complete his 3rd and final year of his degree next year and is then hoping to continue with a Post Graduate degree for another two years, majoring further in Law.

Thabani Ntombela Came from: Fundakahle Junior, Winkelspruit, South Coast, KZN (2009- Grade 4) 2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse (Matriculated 2017)

Lives: Santa Barbara, California Studying: 1st year Business & Economics at University of Westmont College, California 2019 news… Lives: Durban Studying: 2nd year Business & Economics at University of Westmont College, California

Mongameli Shozi Came from: Scottburgh Primary, Scottburgh (2009- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: St. Albans (Matriculated 2017)

Lives: Johannesburg Studying: 1st yr BCom. at University of Pretoria 2019 news… Lives: Johannesburg Studying: 2nd yr BCom. at University of Pretoria Other: Mongi has played a little bit of rugby for one of the Tuks res teams. The highlight of his year was that he was given a car by the family who are sponsoring his university degree. This has made getting around so much easier. He has also had a job coaching sport at Waterkloof House Preparatory School. 2020 plans… He will be completing his degree and hopes to find some sort of sponsorship to complete his honours in or America. Boys who began in 2010…

Hlumela Mngomezulu Came from: Mthubathuba Primary, Zululand, KZN (2010- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: (Matriculated 2018) 2019 news… Lives: Mthubathuba, Northern KZN Studying: 1st yr Bachelor of Social Science, UKZN, Pietermaritzburg 2020 plans… Hlumela is not continuing with this degree and is unsure of what his plans for next year are. Aphiwe Majola Came from: Umbogintwini Primary, Amamzimtoti (2010- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: St. James Academy, Durban (Matriculated 2018)

Lives: Durban 2019 news… Lives: Zululand Studying: 1st Year BCom. Accounting, University of Zululand

Boys who began in 2011… Aphiwe Duma Came from: Scottsville Primary, Pietermaritzburg (2011- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: Maritzburg College Grade: 11

Lives: Pietermaritzburg 2019 news… Lives: Pietermaritzburg Grade: 12 Other: His highlight of the year was achieving one of his goals for high school, Academic Colours. He has also been part of an investment initiative with a few of his friends and we look forward to hearing more about this in the future. 2020 plans… He is planning to go to either the University of Pretoria or University of Johannesburg to study either supply chain management or quantity surveying. This decision is dependant on whether he can get a bursary from a company called Steinweg. If he is granted a bursary, he will study Supply Chain Management at the University of Pretoria.

It was lovely to meet up with both Sandile Gombela and Aphiwe Duma at the Cordwalles Matric Reunion in October this year.

Sandile Gombela Came from: Dundee Primary, Dundee (2011- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: Maritzburg College Gr. 8 & 9, John Ross College Gr. 10-12 Grade: 11

Lives: Richards Bay 2019 news… Lives: Richards Bay Grade: 12 Matric achievements: Senior Rugby Player of the Year Award, Academic Half colours, English Prize, Maths Prize, Tourism Prize, Dedication to upholding the ethos of the school award, Most versatile student in Academics and Sports Award Other: Sandile reports that matric has been his favourite year in his schooling career but also the most challenging. The rush of completing the school syllabus and having to deal with exams that are to shape the rest of his life has been pressurizing but something he thinks he will miss. Another big highlight this year was being chosen by a Dutch company, as one of 14 candidates to travel overseas. This company is run by a former Zululander and now successful businessman in the Netherlands, Johan Oldenburg. It is a bursary programme for schools in the Richards Bay area. Sandile was selected out of 80 students to be in the top 14, hence the amazing spoils. Besides an overseas trip to Europe for 10 days in July 2020, the group of selected beneficiaries and sponsors spent a weekend at Thanda Private Game Reserve.

2020 plans… He is planning to study Logistics at either University of Johannesburg or the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth. He has been accepted at both but is awaiting news of funding options.

Boys who began in 2012… Samkelo Jiyane Came from: Melmoth Combined School, Melmoth (2012- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: Kearsney College Grade: 10

Lives: Melmoth, Zululand, KZN 2019 news… Lives: Melmoth, Zululand, KZN Grade: 11 Achievements this year: He has recently been selected as Head of House for Gillingham house for 2020.

Nduduzo Nkenjane Came from: Ashdown Primary, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg (2012- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: Grace College Grade: 10 Lives: Pietermaritzburg 2019 news… Lives: Pietermaritzburg Grade: 11 Other: Nduduzo reports that he has been extremely committed and determined this year to get good results because he will be using them to apply for university. He is aiming to achieve at least C+ to B+ symbols in most of his subjects. He has switched subjects from Physical Sciences to Business Studies because the main reason he was doing Physics was to pursue a career in becoming a doctor. However, after his work experience task, he realized that even though this career might be beneficial in terms of a salary, it would not bring him happiness so he then decided that he’d like to study law in order to become a lawyer. He has also managed to be part of the Cross Country squad and made it into the 1st Team for soccer. His current goal in school is to become the StickMan for Grace College (The Stickman is the person who creates the War Cries and encourages the school spirit to be better) and to improve and concentrate on his school work.

Zibusiso Mthembu Came from: Orient Heights Primary, Pietermaritzburg (2012- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: Maritzburg College Grade: 10

Lives: Pietermaritzburg 2019 news… Lives: Pietermaritzburg Grade: 11

Boys who began in 2013…

Ayanda Cele Came from: Khanyanjalo Primary in Inanda, Durban (2013- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High school: Michaelhouse Grade: 9

Lives: Durban 2019 news… Lives: Durban Grade: 10 Achievements: Ayanda recently made u17 KZN cricket and is now playing for the 1st cricket team. During the second term he made a KZN hockey team. He also got 1st place for the duration of the whole year for isiZulu.

Avuyile Zondi Came from: Pelham Primary, Pietermaritzburg (2013- Grade 4) 2018 summary…

High School: Hilton College Grade: 9 Lives: Pietermaritzburg 2019 news… Lives: Pietermaritzburg Grade: 10 Other: Avuyile reports that his grade 10 year has been awesome. He has really overcome adversity in many areas this year. He won a Drama prize at Speech Day and managed to play 2nd team basketball. He has had a series of unfortunate rugby injuries but is gearing up for the rugby season next year and is putting in the extra training so that he can get back on the field. Currently, his academics are the best out of all his 3 years at Hilton and he is hopeful of doing really well in these exams. He has also been chosen to be in the school play, Romeo and Juliet, next year and is super excited for that.

Luyanda Xaba Came from: Glenwood Prep School, Durban (2013- Grade 4) 2018 summary…

High School: Jeppe High School, Johannesburg Grade: 9 Lives: Durban 2019 news… Lives: Durban Grade: 10 Other: Luyanda reports that he has had an excellent Grade 10 year. He was placed in the second smartest class in the grade which has really helped his marks to improve and set the tone for the year. He has played for the 2nd basketball team and is aiming to make the 1st team next year. He also played for an A side for soccer which is a huge achievement in that he had not played soccer as a proper school sport before arriving at Jeppe. He expressed how deeply grateful he is to the Frank Jackson Foundation and the Theo Jackson Scholarship Fund for all that they have given him. Boys who began in 2014…

Ntando Khumalo Came from: Ashdown Primary, Edendale (2014- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High School: Michaelhouse Grade: 8 Lives: Pietermaritzburg 2019 news… Lives: Pietermaritzburg Grade: 9 Other: Ntando has learnt a new sport whilst being at MHS and is loving it! He is playing A team basketball. He is still a very loyal and proud member of the Michaelhouse Chapel Choir, performing in many events. For the soccer season, he was very involved playing for the u15B team for the whole season. He also played for u15B rugby team this year. He is very happy and grateful for the opportunity to attend MHS and wrote a beautiful letter of thanks to the Trustees this year expressing his gratitude for the Cordwalles opportunity as well.

Xihluke Marhule Came from: Glenwood Prep School, Durban (2014- Grade 4)

2018 summary… High School: Michaelhouse Grade: 8 Lives: Durban 2019 news… Lives: Durban Grade: 9 Other: He reports having had an interesting Grade 9 year. He has had a lot more free time due to a lack of Grade 8 duties. He’s been involved in a lot more societies, including the Gaming society, Reading society, First Aid society, the Choir, the Senior Marimbas and the Debating and Public Speaking society. He won the Most Promising Junior Debator of the year Award. The highlight for his year was Debating in the Midlands League as it opened up a new found passion and so he’s very happy that he got into it. His choice of subjects for Grade 10 are ICT, Physical Science and Dramatic Arts. He chose these subjects to give himself an edge over most in a world where technology is advancing at an alarming rate and to give himself a cultural balance.

Boys who began in 2015… Sikuwe Msibi

Came from: Amanzimtoti Primary, Durban (2015- Grade 4) 2018 summary… Cordwalles: Grade 7 Lives: Durban Sikuwe was offered the Cordwalles Closed Scholarship to Maritzburg College. 2019 news… Lives: Durban Grade: 8 Highschool: Maritzburg College Other: Sikuwe reports that Grade 8 has had its fair share of ups and downs, as most would agree. It hasn’t been easy to be at the ‘bottom of the pile’ after finishing on such a high from Cordwalles. He hasn’t been able to do violin this year in that College hasn’t had a strings teacher. He is hopeful that this may change next year. He has been part of the school choir and has been doing piano instead. He played in the u14A rugby side which is a huge achievement considering how many boys take part in rugby at Maritzburg College.

Nkosiyethu Shozi

Came from: St. James School, Durban (2015- Grade 4) 2018 summary… Cordwalles: Grade 7 Lives: Durban Nkosi was offered a Full Sports Award to Hilton College. 2019 news… Lives: Durban Grade: 8 Highschool: Hilton College Other: Nkosi has settled in really well at Hilton College and the highlight of his year was the 8-day Grade 8 outward bound camping trip on the school estate. This included 8 days of sleeping in a tent, mostly preparing your own food, no access to technology, lots of hiking and basically just being in nature! He worked really hard to become the u14A hockey goalie and played u14A basketball too. He has also been involved in the school choir, junior debating and recently joined the junior marimba band.

Boys who started in 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019…

Currently in Grade 7:

Siyamkela Maphumulo came to Cordwalles from Bellair Primary in Durban. This has been a challenging year because Siya’s Mom passed away in August. Next year he is attending Hilton College on a 110% scholarship. He has been choir leader and House Captain for his Sports House and has learnt to play the ‘ukulele’. He was a lead role in the Grade 7 play “Grease” and was a member of the school’s Rock band, Choir and Djembes troupe. He has participated in swimming, cricket, rugby and cross country this year. He is a conscientious, polite, friendly and engaged pupil and has been a very good ambassador for Cordwalles.

Ayabonga Shivane came to Cordwalles from New Germany Primary in Durban. He was awarded the Cordwalles Closed Scholarship to Michaelhouse for next year. He has continued to play the piano and has been a member of the Rock Band and Choir. He was also a lead role in the Grade 7 play “Grease”. He has participated in cricket, rugby and swimming this year and is a bright, determined and driven individual who has the potential to achieve a great deal.

Currently in Grade 6:

Olwethu Radebe is the third boy on the Frank Jackson Foundation Scholarship Programme from Ashdown Primary.

Langelihle Dlamini came to Cordwalles from Dirkie Uys Primary School in Durban.

Currently in Grade 5:

Sbonakele Khoza came to Cordwalles this year from Eastwood Primary in Pietermaritzburg.

Banele Phoswa is the fourth boy on the Frank Jackson Foundation Scholarship Programme from Ashdown Primary.

Currently in Grade 4:

Luneziwe Mshengu comes from Piet Retief Primary in Pietermaritzburg.

Sbonokuhle Sithebe comes from John Ross Primary in Pinetown.

Boys who will start 2020…

Jayden Wiltwer comes from Northern Park Primary in Pietermaritzburg.

Warona Ramarobi comes from St Nicholas in Pietermaritzburg.