The SAEP Bridging Year Pro-

gramme, currently in its 7th

year,

is a one-year programme aimed

at preparing a group of promising

matriculants for tertiary studies

and careers. It consists of an aca-

demic component, whereby stu-

dents are tutored and rewrite

selected matric subjects and a

broader life skills component,

which consists of mentorship,

assistance with tertiary applica-

tions and tutoring in various life

skills courses.

Bridging Year Programme

In disadvantaged communities, barriers to education exist in an array of forms, including language difficulties,

limited resources, minimal information available about tertiary studies and geographical separation from the

tertiary institutions themselves. It is for these reasons that the SAEP Bridging Year exists.

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS In the latter part of 2008, the programme was co-ordinated by fantastic French vol-

unteers, Heloise Monnet and Pauline Morin. In 2009, Shep Willis and Jane Cruywagen took over as programme

manager and co-ordinator, respectively. Thobela Sotshantsha, who completed the programme in 2008, has been

serving as the Bridging Year assistant. During the first half of 2009, Sophia Lewis (UK), the UNC Entrepreneurship

group, Ellie Hong (Yale), Anthony Sanderson (Duke), Alex Anderson, Mindy Schlockling, James Bonner and David

Jacobs mentored the interns on a volunteer basis. Stine Lundgren, a clinical psychologist from Norway served as

the group counsellor. In addition, a large pool of tutors, consisting mainly of postgraduate students, have pro-

vided academic instruction to interns.

RESEARCH At the end of 2008, Heloise Monnet implemented an evaluation system, whereby various aspects

of the programme and the progress of interns were critically evaluated in a systematic manner. Through this

project, valuable information was collected to enable improvements to be made to the programme. Continuing

with this, Adiilah Boodhoo, a UCT graduate student has been conducting a thorough evaluation of the SAEP

Bridging Year Programme, focusing mainly on its academic component.

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THE TYPICAL BRIDGING YEAR CANDIDATE is a talented individual, a potential

leader, and is committed to serving his/her community but who, due to gaps in the current education system,

has not met the academic requirements or does not have the capacity or support to enter tertiary studies

immediately.

BRIDGING YEAR 2009 applications were received from both old curriculum and NSC matriculants, and the organi-

sation took on the challenge of supporting the two streams simultaneously. Three old curriculum candidates

rewrote their exams in May/June 2009 and another 12 are currently rewriting in November, at Zisukhanyo Sen-

ior Secondary School in Samora Machel. Changes in legislation have made it impossible for NSC candidates to

rewrite exams privately and SAEP has made adjustments to accommodate these changes.

Every year, SAEP recruits potential interns from the areas where it offers after-school activities, namely Philippi,

Nyanga and Samora Machel.

BRIDGING YEAR 2008 student exam results improved significantly enough for almost 90% of the interns to secure

places at tertiary institutions. These interns are currently completing their first year of study.

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In 2009, the 3 old curriculum candidates received

tutoring in English, maths, biology and physical sci-

ences to rewrite their examinations in May/June.

They recently received their results, which were sat-

isfactory, with one student managing to improve her

maths mark from 31% to an impressive 78%! New

curriculum candidates are receiving tutoring in Eng-

lish, maths, maths literacy, geography, accounting,

life sciences and physical science, and taking regular

tests and mock exams, which we hope will enable

them to raise their marks sufficiently to enter their

desired fields of study.

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Study and Career Skills. The course covers a broad range of activities, de-

signed to help interns succeed at studying and devel-

oping their career plans. At the beginning of the

Bridging Year, students were taught basic study skills

to prepare them for the programme’s academic

component. This year, Ellie Hong, a Yale student,

compiled a useful Study Skills guide, which will also

be of benefit to SAEP’s High School Programmes.

During the course, students took personality and self

-assessment tests to create an awareness of how

their personalities influence their career choice. Avril

Dawson, a guidance and career counsellor who has

been assisting SAEP since 2003, interviewed each

student providing them with career advice. During

the latter half of 2008, SAEP assisted with preparing

tertiary applications, choosing fields of study for ter-

tiary study and bursary applications. In 2009, a sav-

ings system was developed, where R50 from each

intern’s monthly stipend was put aside for applica-

tion fees.

Entrepreneurship. An entrepreneurship course, presented in June/July

2009 by a group of students from the University of North

Carolina, taught interns how to identify needs in the

community, innovate to find solutions to those needs,

and successfully market and sell the solution. Students

learned about possible sources of financing, markets,

marketing strategies, business expansion, and ethics, as

well as how to devise ideas that lead to entrepreneurial

ventures. Additionally, students learned skills that can

also be applied outside the course, such as Powerpoint,

Excel, interview skills, and presentation skills, demon-

strating how entrepreneurship can be related to all

fields. The course culminated with students creating a

business plan for a social entrepreneurship venture that

could be put into practice in the future and an insightful

excursion to the Abalimi vegetable gardens in Khayelit-

sha to see entrepreneurship in action.

Bridging Year interns are given the opportunity to select

a project on which they can focus their community ser-

vice activities. In 2008, interns gained valuable leader-

ship skills through the programme, which included work

on the SAEP ECD programme, High School Arts pro-

gramme (drama and film club), environmental excur-

sions, as well as with some of SAEP’s partner organisa-

tions from the University of Cape Town such as Inkan-

yezi, which offers life orientation in Philippi high schools

and the Township Debating League (TDL).

In 2009, the programme ran for 8 weeks during the sec-

ond term. Activities included: assistance at township

crèches; help with after school tutoring programmes

(namely Hope Scholars and Matric Success); office ad-

ministration; a Xhosa class for volunteers and staff mem-

bers; marimba lessons through SAEP’s Arts programme;

and the coordination of outdoor excursions. As part of

the project, Bridging Year interns evaluate their own

progress and are monitored by a mentor. The aim of the

course is to develop professionalism, an ethic of commu-

nity service and work readiness.

Job shadowing was introduced to the Bridging Year Pro-

gramme for the first time in 2008. Interns shadowed dif-

ferent professionals in the Cape Town area to gain a

broader perspective, enabling them to compare and

contrast different careers including pathology, tourism,

journalism and nature conservation.

SAEP teaches interns computer skills to prepare them for

tertiary education and improve their employability, as

prior to the course most students have few or no com-

puter skills. In 2008/2009, computer training and the

Bridging Year Computer Lab maintenance were con-

ducted by Patrick Collins. Courses covered Microsoft Of-

fice (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc), Paint, Web naviga-

tion and research, and other programmes.

2009 PROGRAMME COURSES

AND ACTIVITIES

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Community Service.

Computer Skills.

Job Shadowing.

Academic Courses.

Amanda Cwati

Lerato Palagangwe

Lindikhaya Mqukuse

Luvo Magwaza

Luvuyo Kula

Mthetheleli Wontyi

Nosipho Ndika

Simphiwe Dasi

Sinazo Naphakade

Siphokazi Mpololo

Songezo Fikizolo

Thembisa Ndlebe

Thobeka Zitumane

Thuliswa Mpotulo

Thuliswa Ndaliso

2009 BRIDGING YEAR

INTERNS

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A course created for SAEP and conducted for the first

time by Sophia Lewis at the beginning of 2009, was an

inspiring, activity-packed six-week course aimed at

developing an understanding of how to become more

employable within an increasingly competitive mar-

ket. Through the course, interns developed confi-

dence and self-belief in their own abilities. They

learned how to identify their own strengths and areas

of development and how to formulate a personal ac-

tion plan. Through practical scenarios such as mock

interviews and drawing up their own CVs, they

learned how to independently apply for jobs and mar-

ket their skills.

Excursions. SAEP aims to expose interns to the world they live in

and broaden their minds as far as possible. During

2008, Bridging Year Interns visited places of historical

and cultural significance, such as Robben Island, the

District Six Museum, the South African Museum and

the Slave Lodge Museum. In 2009, interns kicked off

their year with an amazing five-day Outward Bound

Leadership Course, generously sponsored by JDI. They

recently completed an overnight hike on the People’s

Trail up Table Mountain, which was specifically created

for under-privileged Capetonian youth. They also at-

tended the Ikhwezi Theatre Festival at the Baxter

Theatre. Other fun trips have included a trip to a swim-

ming pool in Observatory and a beach excursion to

Muizenberg.

Touchstones. Discussions were held to provide opportunities to talk

about big ideas and current events in small group set-

tings such as Enlightenment philosophy and top news

stories. These discussions allowed interns to formu-

late arguments, interact with international volunteers,

practice their English and gain confidence in speaking

and expressing their views.

Counselling provides a way for interns to discuss their

lives and problems in a safe and supportive environ-

ment. Phumzile Masilela, a social work student from

UWC doing her practical with SAEP in 2008 provided

this service. Stine Lundgren has been providing sound

support to the interns since she joined as the group’s

counsellor at the beginning of 2009. Students spend

45 minutes with her at least once per term for a total

of four terms. In addition to these four sessions, there

is a constant open door policy where they can discuss

their concerns. In addition, each intern has been as-

signed a mentor from SAEP’s staff, with mentorship

continuing beyond the Bridging Year as part of the

Tertiary Support programme. Mentors assist with

guidance, connecting interns with the resources they

require, or helping them to navigate labyrinthine bu-

reaucracy.

History. Classes focused on general modern world history as

well as European, US, and African history. Special em-

phasis was placed on South African history, which has

often been misrepresented. This course aimed to help

interns understand the context of their own lives and

how they can make meaningful contributions towards

the future of South Africa. In 2008, as part of the pro-

ject, interns wrote an essay about how their own lives

and personal histories tied into South African history.

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Counselling & Mentorship.

Employability.

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In 2008/2009 SAEP provided in bursaries and

tertiary support to 13 former Bridging Year interns

R65,575

SAEP’s Tertiary Support Programme was formalised this year to pro-

vide bursaries and other support to former Bridging Year interns pur-

suing tertiary study. Through personal and financial support, the pro-

gramme aims to help these students, who have spent a year with

SAEP before entering university, succeed in their studies and earn

their degrees.

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The financial support included payment of registration fees, which

typically run between R1800 and R3300 per student. It also covered

the shortfall in their loans or grants, which are typically inadequate

to cover all the costs of food, toiletries, transport from home to uni-

versity, books, paper and other school supplies, photocopying, air-

time, and other personal needs.

To assist the students with a range of non-financial issues they may

encounter during the year, SAEP provides a personal mentor who is

available to provide emotional and academic support, as well as

counselling and guidance on a personal level.

former Bridging Year interns were supplied

with laptop computers this year.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SOME OF OUR FORMER BRIDGING YEARS

CLASS OF 2007.

AYANDA MBEBE is in his second year of Computer Studies

at UWC. THULISA MAGAQANA continues her studies in Human

Resources at CPUT.

CLASS OF 2006.

SHIELA YABO has just finished her third year at UCT. NOMA-

AFRIKA NKWENKWE is studying to become a primary school

teacher through UNISA

CLASS OF 2005.

BANDILE QASHANI is completing his fourth and final year in

Chemical Engineering at CPUT. ANDILE NGOKO is completing

his second year working towards a B.Ed at UWC.

CLASS OF 2004.

NEZILE NTUTHA took his degree in film at AFTA and now works

for Waterfront Productions. SANDISO PHALISO is a free-lance

journalist who publishes regularly in local newspapers.

CLASS OF 2003.

BULELANI FUTSHANE is employed by Lovelife doing HIV/AIDS

education and training. LUZUKO HINA is a computer specialist

with the South African Technology Agency.

WHAT THE 2008 INTERNS ARE UP TO

LUYANDA MOHAJANA is now studying

Tourism & Hospitality Studies at CPUT

on a bursary from ASSET.

ZINGAPHI PHINDANI is also studying Tour-

ism & Hospitality Studies at CPUT on an

ASSET bursary.

NTABELENG QOKELA is now studying Bio-

medical Technology at CPUT.

MBULELO ZATU is now doing a BA in In-

ternational Relations at the University

of Pretoria.

MFANELO STEMELE is studying Nature

Conservation at CPUT.

SELLOANE MATLI is studying Tourism

Management at UWC on a bursary

from ASSET.

MPHOKAZI QINISILE is studying Retail

Business Management at CPUT.

ZANELE JAMES is also studying Retail

Business Management at CPUT.

THOBELA SOTSHANTSHA is currently work-

ing on SAEP’s Hope Scholars Pro-

gramme and also assists with the Bridg-

ing Year Programme.

LETSEKANG NYAI is studying languages at

UWC.

SIVUYILE DYONASE was admitted to study

for a diploma in Multimedia Technol-

ogy at CPUT.

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Website

& This year saw new momentum and dedication to Institu-

tional Development at SAEP. Our website, funding docu-

ments and PR materials were completely re-vamped, while

new campaigns were launched to build SAEP’s presence,

and long-term strategies for growth were outlined and

implemented to move SAEP from an entrepreneurial project

to a sustainable institution.

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Saep.org got a major face-lift this year thanks to a

combined effort initiated by Shep Willis. Lindsey

Witmer and John Simms of Eiledon Solutions worked

tirelessly to create a dynamic, modern online home

through which we can interact with friends world-

wide.

A highlight includes the GOOD NEWS AT SAEP section

on the homepage, a great way to keep up-to-date on

what is happening here in Cape Town.

SAEP will soon unveil the SAEP SHOP WITH A

DIFFERENCE, where you can purchase charitable gifts

for friends and family. There are many unique gifts

to choose from starting at R150, such as contributing

needed materials to a crèche or sponsoring a high

school outing on another’s behalf. Please consider a

gift from the SAEP Shop for your Christmas giving

this year and for birthdays, anniversaries, and other

special occasions.

Media Fundraising

Informative and moving videos of SAEP’s work were

created by volunteers Spirit Trickey from the Clinton

School of Public Service and Russell Martin from the

Carolina Microfinance Initiative at UNC-Chapel Hill.

These short videos highlight many of SAEP’s pro-

grammes, and are posted both on YouTube and on the

website at WWW.SAEP.ORG/VIDEOS. The videos include

interviews with beneficiaries and footage of SAEP’s pro-

grammes in action. We hope you will check them out

and share them with your friends.

Videos

Growth in demand for SAEP’s programmes coupled

with an ailing global economy created new momen-

tum and impetus for innovation in fundraising. Nor-

ton Tennille and full-time development volunteers

Lindsey Witmer and Laura Pugliese have worked

very hard to move SAEP from the entrepreneurial to

the institutional phase of development. Highlights

of these efforts include:

• The research and writing of SAEP’s first ANNUAL

FUNDING PLAN and a Three-Year Business Plan for

potential long-term donors

• The WRITING AND ARCHIVING of a large body of text

and other materials, such as logistical frame-

works and budgets for each of SAEP’s pro-

grammes for the newly institutionalized process

of creating and submitting funding proposals

• Creating a MORE PROFESSIONAL IMAGE through

SAEP’s new website and polished public rela-

tions materials, such as a new Corporate Social

Investment brochure and revamped PowerPoint

presentations, annual appeals letters and an-

nual report, also thanks to the donation of pro-

fessional PR photos by photographer Jim Wit-

mer of Ohio, USA.

• The MOBILIZATION OF ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING

PLATFORMS, such as Facebook, Twitter and You-

Tube, to raise awareness and grassroots sup-

port. SAEP’s profile has been posted on a dozen

high-profile sites and the SAEP Facebook Cause

page at WWW.CAUSES.COM/SAEP has more than

700 members and has raised over R31,850 as

this report goes to print.

• An informative NEWSLETTER produced in April

2009 chronicling developments and activities

within our growing list of programmes. This

• Research and plans to invest in a PROFESSIONAL

DONOR DATABASE to replace our current Excel-

based system and increase SAEP’s efficiency and

effectiveness in interacting with its support

base.

• Finally, SAEP has put together a comprehensive

FRIENDRAISING TOOLKIT to help our friends and

supporters build awareness and raise funds

among their personal networks. We hope you

will check out the toolkit, available on our web-

site, and consider having your own SAEP braai,

dinner, or social event this year.

Fundraising

SAEP saw a more than increase in

online donations this fiscal year compared

to last, and a greater than increase

in the number of funding applications sub-

mitted to large institutional donors.

At the end of the year and in spite of the

global recession, including income from

both SAEP (SA) and SAEP (USA), we were

able to increase total income by approxi-

mately compared to last year, though

giving slowed at the end of the year, leaving

us concerned about the ability to sustain

our programmes at the current level in

2010.

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300%

500%

10%

newsletter was produced by Jane Cruywagen

with the assistance of Sam Tobias, and has gen-

erated a wealth of positive comments from fun-

ders and volunteers around the world.

FUNDRAISING. Income for the fiscal year ending on 30th June 2009 was R1,341,030, an increase of 10% over

FY 2007/8. This included R1,062,181 in public donations, of which R956,485 was from institutional donors

and R105,696 from individuals from South Africa and abroad. SAEP earned R236,571 by providing services

for which it was paid. Fundraising activities such as sales and events produced an additional R9,024.

Of the total raised, R700,199 – or 52% – was restricted for transfers to or expenditures on behalf of the pre-

schools (R673,199) or our high school partner, TeachOut (R27,000). Only R640,831 – or 48% – was available

for operating and other programme expenses. At fiscal year end, SAEP was holding in reserve R461,683,

most of it donated for the purpose of repair and construction of educare centres in FY 2009/10.

FINANCIAL REPORT. Patrick Collins has done a sterling job of book keeping over the past year (in addition to all

his other duties) and assisted Norton Tennille, our treasurer. Thank you to both of them for this critical but

often thankless and tedious task.

The organisation’s audited financial statements for the year, reflecting an income of R1,341,030 and expen-

diture of R1,030,749, were prepared by Schreiber and Low, Registered Accountants and Auditors, Ronde-

bosch.

Net income exceeded expenditure by R310,281. After transferring R340,361 to reserves for restricted dona-

tions, however, there was a net deficit for the year of R30,080, which was met from accumulated surplus.

SAEP entered FY 2010 in a sound financial position, with total assets of R521,774 and accumulated funds of

R145,703.

These reported figures do not include the income and expenditure of a sister organisation, SAEP (USA),

which are audited and reported separately. A substantial portion of the costs of SAEP’s programmes were

incurred directly by SAEP (USA).

A copy of the Audited Financial Statements is kept at the organisation’s office at 10 Surbiton Road, Rose-

bank 7700 and is available on request.

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SAEP (SA) Balance Sheet FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

2009 2008

R R

ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 82,400 -

Fixed Assets 82,400 -

CURRENT ASSETS 524,986 295,724

Stock – Christmas Cards 3,212 19,522

Cash and Cash Equivalents 521,774 276,202

TOTAL ASSETS 607,386 295,724

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

CAPITAL AND RESERVES 607,386 297,104

Specific Reserves 461,683 121,321

Accumulated Funds 145,703 175,783

CURRENT LIABILITIES - (1,380)

SARS - (1,380)

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 607,386 295,724

EXPENDITURE

Advertising

Bank Charges 4,904.00 4,596.32

Books & Office Supplies 3,830.00 7,307.64

Capital Expenditure 44,275.00 658.92

Fundraising 30,560.00 9,381.92

Depreciation 20,600.00

Medical Aid (120.00)

Occupancy 111,668.00 24,050.42

Penalties 753.00

Postage 83.00 1,413.37

Printing & Stationary 3,741.00 3,643.41

Professional Fees 3,188.00 2,100.00

Programme services 328,309.00 724,857.14

Refreshments 1,851.43

Repairs & Maintenance 13,296.00 22,812.62

Salaries 411,243.00 201,000.00

Sundry Expenses (385.00)

UIF Company Contributions 3,991.00 1,901.65

Telephone & Fax 34,664.00 24,547.37

Travel - Local 16,397.00 2,732.78

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,030,749.00 1,033,102.99

Net surplus/(deficit) before special items 310,281.00 187,244.22

Less: Special Items (340,361.00) (36,503.39)

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) for the year (30,080.00) 150,740.83

Accumulated funds at the beginning of the year 175,783.00 25,041.84

Accumulated funds at the end of the year 146,703.00 175,782.67

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INCOME 2009 (R) 2008 (R)

Card Sales 8,366.43

Donations: Individual 105,696.00 154,728.09

Donations: Civic Organisations 197,457.00 300,289.85

Donations: Corporations 100,700.00 78,638.26

Donations: Educational Organisations 66,032.00 5,210.00

Donations: Environmental Organisations 8,973.00 8,184.80

Donations: Foundations 140,000.00

Donations: International Organisations 261,023.00 400,807.65

Donations: Religious Organisations 5,300.00 4,000.00

Donations: Trusts 177,000.00

Government Support - 55,000.00

Interest Received 33,254.00 15,832.78

Fundraising Events 9,024.00 88,731.00

Programme Services 236,571.00 100,558.35

TOTAL INCOME 1,341,030.00 1,220,347.21

SAEP (SA) Income & Expenditure Statement FOR THE YEAR ENDED

30 JUNE 2009

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VOLUNTEERS BOTSWANA ∙ Goitseone Thamae ∙ CANADA ∙ Kathleen Oliver ∙ CHINA ∙ Shirley Mazeaud ∙ FRANCE ∙ Laurie

Gathmann, Nicolas Mazeaud, Heloise Monnet, Pauline Morin, Camille Moureaux, Michel and Inger Roger ∙

GERMANY ∙ Isabel Babenschneider, Rebecca Schwerdtfeger ∙ HOLLAND ∙ Ferdinand Admiraal, Natasha Elisa-

beth, Owayne Hellings, Anna Hilhorst, Manon Kok, Zwaantje Kortleven, Olga Meulendyk, Joya Meyer, Mirjam

Meyvagel, Johan Pauw, Sara Salen, Sandra Scholten, Jody van der Kwaak, Eef Wolff ∙ LATVIA ∙ Zane Za-

janckauska ∙ MALTA ∙ Antonella Agius ∙ NAMIBIA ∙ Thorsten Becker ∙ NORWAY ∙ Mette Hesjedal, Solvi

Mausethagen ∙ SOUTH AFRICA ∙ Allison Best, Helen Binckes, Adiilah Boodhoo, Avril Dawson, Danielle de Kock,

Helena Duk, Mark Eams, Ros Emanuel, Votelwa Gaqa, Anna Hartford, Rebecca Haysom, Andrew Holden,

Celeste Holden, David Jacobs, Amanda Jager, Zanele James, Laylaa Kariem, Charne Lavery, Phumzile Masilela,

Nomakhawuta Moshani, Andile Nqoko, Annde Paxton, Ria Pienaar, Bandile Qashani, Sophia Rosochacki, Khaya

Sineyile, Samantha Tobias, Joshua van der Rede, Michael Ward, Shiela Yabo ∙ SWITZERLAND ∙ Nora Wyss ∙

UNITED STATES ∙ Alexander Andrews, Sarah Argue, Austin Baik, Erin Barrar, Alex Bloom, Kelley Buck, Emma

Cape, Hannah Carter, Alice Chambers, Patrick Collins, Marie Diamond, Brittni Dixon-Smith, Kate Doyle, Chuck

Elkins, Hannah Friedenberg, Nathan Glencer, Kelsey Goin, Sara Heaps, Inge Heckel, Hannah Hellebush, Leah

Hill, Ellie Hong, Sarah Hopewell, Nina Ivory, Sanford Johnson, Joe Levy, Ryan Lewis, Libby Longino, Ray McKin-

ney, Danielle Miller, Adam Nathan, Erika Nelson, Laura Pugliese, Samantha Robinson, Gillet Rosenblith, An-

thony Sanderson, Mindy Schockling, Tyler Shenk-Wasson, Walt Slocombe, Joe Sollee, MacRae Sollee, Mattie

Sollee, Allen Spicer, Norton Tennille, Spirit Trickey-Rowan, Ainslie Tschiltz, Adanna Ukah, Alicia Widge, Melissa

Wiesner, Shep Willis, JD Wilson, Lindsey Witmer ∙ UNITED KINGDOM ∙ James Bonner, Sophia Lewis, Russell

Martin, Alice Young ∙ ZIMBABWE ∙ Tracy Savanhu

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PARTNERS SCHOOLS Intsebenziswano Senior Secondary: Ms Misiwe Mateta, Mr Mxolisi Dotwana & secretaries ∙ Oscar

Mpetha High: Mr Dumile Mawisa, Ms Linda Hoho ∙ Philippi High: Ms Mandisa Cenga, Mr. Lula Sibiya, Ms Kim

Sithole ∙ Sinethemba Senior Secondary: Mr. Lundi Tyalana ∙ Sophumelela Senior Secondary: Mr. Mzimasi

Hoho, Ms Khongozwa Nkungwana, Mr. Cecil Vezasie, Mr. Mangaliso Mvula, Leonard Esau & secretaries ∙

Zisukhanyo Senior Secondary: Mr. Babini Fatyela, Ms Belinda Cornelissen, Mr. Lawrence Hoepner, Ms Naniwe

Makhubalo, Mr. Trevor Kula, Ms. Thembakazi Dondashe, Mr. Mzimkhulu Gqamani & secretaries ∙ EDUCARE

CENTRES Babalwa, Green Village, Ikamvalethu, Kamva, Kiddies, Makukhanye, Nkosi, Nolufefe, Nolu-

thando, Noncedo, Qhama, Qhamani, Ruth First, Sakhingomso, Thandolwethu, Zamukhanyo INDIVIDUALS

AND ORGANISATIONS ADT Security ∙ amaAmbush Marimbas and Ross Johnson ∙ Annelien Dean, People’s Post

∙ Association for Educational Transformation and Jennifer Court ∙ Carey Frost, Vineyard Hotel & Spa ∙ Chris

Cuff, Knowledge Base ∙ Christmas Card Sellers ∙ Commundo ∙ Councillor Sonwabisi Mbaliswana ∙ Elliot Quk-

wana , Cape High Court ∙ Forres Preparatory School ∙ Frank Joubert Art Centre and Bev Bradnick ∙ Greater

Good SA (and Do It Day Volunteers) ∙ Helena Duk, JDI ∙ Ikamva Youth Project ∙ Jascha Wynchank, Pathcare ∙ JDI

∙ Keith Adams, Sutherland Engineering ∙ Lucca Leadership ∙ Magnet Theatre Youth Club ∙ Mark Hawthorn, San-

Parks ∙ Mdu Transport ∙ Mountain Club of South Africa ∙ Old Mutual ∙ Patrick Dowling, WESSA ∙ Philip Young,

SAACE ∙ Philippi Youth Forum ∙ ROC College, Amsterdam ∙ Safety Unity Crèche Forum ∙ Siyakhula Education

Foundation ∙ The LEAP School and John Gilmour ∙ Ubunye ∙ UCT Drama Department: Mandla Mbotwe ∙ UCT

Mountain and Ski Club ∙ Urban Matters and Janet Cronje ∙ Weltevreden Library ∙ Wings of Support

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7th Sense ∙ amaAmbush Marimbas ∙ Accor Services ∙ Acme Funds ∙ ADT Secu-

rity Ltd. ∙ Alexander Forbes Financial Services ∙ Balliol College Oxford ∙ Barry

O'Mahony ∙ Barry Septoe ∙ Belinda Burger ∙ Commundo ∙ Crossroads Paint &

Hardware ∙ Dave Mills ∙ Deric Van Staden ∙ DG Murray Trust ∙ Dom Pitot ∙ En-

route Traders ∙ FNB ∙ Foodbank ∙ Forres Preparatory School ∙ G Evans ∙ Gwen

Jakobsen ∙ Georgie Higgins ∙ Glen Bresler ∙ Habib Ebrahim ∙ Harfield Harriers ∙

Helena Duk ∙ Impulsis ∙ Indigo Cosmetics ∙ James Godfrey ∙ Jane Keen ∙ JDI Foun-

dation ∙ Jody van der Kwaak ∙ Keira Powers ∙ Leanne Botha ∙ Lee Anne de la

Hunt ∙ Lion’s Club Tokai ∙ Lisa Macleod ∙ Lucas Scheepers ∙ Mountain Club of

South Africa ∙ My School Card ∙ N Du Toit ∙ Nussbaum Foundation ∙ Old Mutual ∙

Pat and Shelley Higgins ∙ PB Armstrong ∙ PB Hatty ∙ Gill Lanham ∙ Peter Silvia ∙

Proactive Puppet ∙ Quaker Service Committee ∙ Robyn Riddle ∙ ROC Holland ∙

Ros Emanuel ∙ Ros Irlam ∙ Rotary Club of Claremont ∙ Rhodes Scholars Southern

African Forum ∙ Sandra Hertel ∙ Sandra Scholten ∙ Sara Stewart ∙ Scott Campbell

∙ Scott Hollier ∙ Shelley Simonz ∙ Sophia Lewis ∙ Swiss Re Foundation ∙ Tammy

Gardner ∙ Tessa Welch ∙ Truworths SIT ∙ UCT Mountain and Ski Club ∙ Union of

Jewish Women ∙ University Pre-Primary School ∙ Uthando South Africa ∙

Wenhold Family Trust ∙ Wharton School Of Business ∙ Wings Of Support ∙ Wool-

worths SA

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Special thanks to Rotary Club of

Claremont for the donation of

SAEP’s first vehicle—a beautiful

blue Toyota Avanza, which has

enabled us to transport volun-

teers to run the Early Childhood

Development programme every

morning and the High School

programmes every afternoon.

Thank you Rotary!!

For more information and to make a

secure online donation, visit us at:

www.saep.org

For unique gift ideas, visit the SAEP

Shop with a Difference at:

www.saep.org/shop

Cheques can be mailed to:

SAEP

10 Surbiton Road

Rosebank 7700

For electronic transfers or direct

deposits:

SAEP, Standard Bank

Rondebosch 02-50-09

Current Account

No. 07-296-155-4

Questions? Contact us at:

info@saep.org

Phone: 021 447 3632

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