The Frank Jackson Foundation Programme - Boys: Past + Present 2019 Update

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 Pietermaritzburg 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: Michaelhouse (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 Cricket
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 England or America.

                                           Boys who began in 2010…
Hlumela Mngomezulu
Came from: Mthubathuba Primary, Zululand, KZN (2010- Grade 4)

2018 summary…
High school: Kearsney College (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.