AFRICAN SCHOLARS’ FUND
An Educational Trust registered with the Master of the High
Court: NPO 002-838
PO Box 294 Rondebosch 7701 Email: [email protected]
T (021)689 9094 F (021)689 9095 Web www.asf.org.za
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“The educational system of a country is the bank on which the
nation draws a cheque whenever it requires strong, reliable,
skilled workers. If it goes bankrupt it will be a national
disaster. If the system is over-hauled and lubricated, the next
generation will be assured of good leaders and what is more - good
followers…” Sri Sathya Sai Baba
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Our past Director and founder, Dr. Margaret Elsworth, retired in
January 2008 after nearly four decades of dedicated leadership of
this Fund. Her vision has been instrumental in enabling the fund to
assist almost 40,000 less privileged young people to complete their
secondary education. She tirelessly raised funds and identified new
donors, thereby establishing the secure foundation from which we
work today. Margaret's commitment has been widely
acknowledged, not only locally but internationally, and it seems
appropriate that her achievements were recognised in a valedictory
civic tribute, generously hosted by the Mayor of the City of Cape
Town, Helen Zille, and attended by many of our
local sponsors.
The entire ASF family - sponsors, recipients, staff and
trustees – salutes our founder. Our history provides the basis for
a marvellous future, sustained by many past and present volunteers
whose belief in this wonderful cause continues to nurture the
founding vision. Dr. Elsworth remains as a Trustee and voluntary
worker with the Fund.
Eliza James, our new Director, has already demonstrated that she
shares our vision and has applied herself zealously to ensuring
that the African Scholars' Fund will continue to grow in response
to growing needs. A Student Support Workbook has been produced
and was very well received in those FET colleges where
workshops were held. The Western Cape Department of Education
has endorsed the Advice Booklets developed for Grade 9 and 12
learners, and many schools have also expressed enthusiastic support
since there is very little, if any, readily available guidance to
learners in the less privileged schools. The success of the
workshops, and the interest shown by corporate sponsors, has
prompted Eliza to produce a comprehensive Business Proposal to
finance these and other planned growth projects. This will in no
way alter our core work or make additional demands upon existing
commitments and funds. It is an entirely new venture that will
necessitate additional future funding. The Trustees have approved
this initiative and we look forward to significant progress during
2009.
It is most pleasing to report that this has been, once
again, an exceptional year for growth in the Fund and its attendant
responsibilities. Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to plan on
the basis of guarantees for a Director's salary for the next five
years, and also to increase the value of awards to our bursars
for the year 2009. We continue to plan and build on the
seemingly boundless generosity of our family of sponsors in South
Africa and abroad. Again we pay tribute to Sandy Elsworth, our UK
Chairman, who continues to facilitate the passage of meaningful
pounds, from both family and many friends, into our coffers.
We conclude with the inspirational story of a young couple who
have channelled a major donation to the Fund to celebrate their
marriage, in lieu of wedding gifts. This is a reminder of the
importance of priorities, and an augury of the most blessed of
unions!
Margaret Bull
Mayor Helen Zille & Dr Elsworth
Retirement function 23 May 2008
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Margaret Bull (Chairman), Ruth Allsopp, Hilda
Barry, Cathy Birch, Hugh Corder, Margaret Elsworth, Stephen Flesch,
John Gardener, Biddy Greene, Ramesh Maharaj, Wendy Moult, Eunice
Musapitso, Chris Orpen, Will Rollo, Mark Solomon, Erika Targett,
John Webb.
We had to say goodbye, during the course of the year, to Will
Rollo, Hilda Barry and Chris Orpen – longstanding and loyal
trustees. We take this opportunity of thanking them most sincerely
for their wonderful support, encouragement and words of wisdom.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A little over a year ago I took over the helm at the ASF. With
the hand-over period spent under the direction of Dr. Elsworth and
the support of the organisation’s very competent staff the
continued success and growth of the ASF is assured. Much has
happened during 2008 to further cement the impact of this work at
school and FET college level. Advice Booklets aimed at our grades 9
and 12 bursars and the Student Support Workbooks and workshops
developed for our bursars attending FET colleges resulted in the
ASF receiving longer term commitment and increased funding from its
corporate donors. The revamped website has also been a step in the
right direction – internet browsers are regularly making enquiries
and joining the ASF donor family. For this we are very grateful
because in order to meet the ever-growing need for assistance, the
ASF has to grow its donor base.
New applications came pouring in:
Once again, literally thousands of new applications were
received – 2392 of these applications were kept for consideration
pending their December results. We finally accepted 1567 new
bursars and in addition to the 1017 bursars carried over from the
previous year, the ASF has a total number of 2584 bursars
registered (at school level) for 2009. Did you know that should a
learner meet our requirements we do NOT turn them away simply
because we fear that we might “run out of funds”? Faith in a higher
power, trust in the generosity of our donors and a firm belief in
the cause fuels our passion and inspires us to find the means to
meet the need.
Is it true that the ASF is thinking of changing its focus?
No, absolutely not – heaven forbid! The ASF is unique in what it
does. However, the organisation also has its ears to the ground and
responds to the needs of its bursars. As the cartoon that follows
(Sunday Times January 18 2009) so aptly shows – it would seem that
the system is turning out learners who have successfully made it
through matric, but then what? Are they informed enough to take the
next step – go to a university, a university of technology, or
immediately enter the world of work? Where to start - how to start
- who to turn to for advice and guidance? ASF does not profess to
have all the answers, but we do know that our Advice Booklets and
Student Support Workshops offer some measure of direction to a
generation of youth that is lacking in basic career guidance.
Making further resources available to our bursars is simply an
extension of the service we offer – our core function of awarding
bursaries remains, so there is definitely no change in focus.
2008 Matriculants – OBE Pioneers or Puppets?
The 2008 matric results have been hailed as the first fruits of
Outcomes-Based Education (OBE). 62% of those that sat for the exams
achieved a pass mark, which meant that 38% failed the exams –
adding to the already high 60%+ unemployment rate among the 18-35
year age group. What is even more disturbing is the low hurdle set
for the definition of a pass. A learner needs to have only three
subjects at 40% plus three subjects at 30% to have passed his/her
matric. Only 20% of those that sat for the matric exams attained
the university qualification, defined as a minimum of four subjects
at 50% and two at below 50%. Add to this the fact that Continuous
Assessment Scores (CASS ; year marks given by the schools)
constitute a significant proportion of the final score of each
learner and the fact that research indicates serious discrepancies
between CASS and final examination results, then the cause for
concern is certainly not unfounded (Stats taken from Sunday Times
dd 18/01/09).
Can we really place the blame on OBE? Not if we are in agreement
with ABET (Adult Based Education & Training) specialist Yasmin
Howa who states (Southern Mail dd 04/01/09) that “OBE focuses on
the critical thinking aspect of education, confidence building in
learners, developing their emotional and intellectual intelligence,
and enhancing the inter-personal and intra-personal skills of the
individual” which, in essence, is absolutely true. However, the
poorer child and the under-resourced schools are automatically
disadvantaged because they have no or very limited resources
available to successfully implement OBE. Thus, irrespective of
whether OBE is here to stay or whether it is, (yet again) time for
another curriculum overview, civil society, including parents and
the private sector, must start taking an active interest in the
performance of schools in their areas. ASF will continue to
observe, advise, guide and nurture its bursars.
Eliza James
Very special thanks go to volunteers who continue to give
invaluable service: Erika Targett, Margaret Bull, Ruth Allsopp,
Hilda Barry, Wendy Kerby and especially Sandy Elsworth in the
U.K.
STAFF:
Eliza James: Director.
Lyn Daniel: Sponsor Secretary - manages sponsor database and
looks after our generous donors.
Nobathembu Rululu: FET Manager - manages FET work in the Free
State, Eastern and Northern Cape.
Zena Stanfliet: Accounts Manager - manages accounts and bursar
payments.
Nompumelelo Williams: School Secretary - manages learner
database and looks after school awards.
FINANCIAL REPORT
This year we realised a 24.9% increase in overall income. It is
to be noted, however, that this includes ongoing contributions in
lieu of guarantees for a Director's salary for five years. Awards
to learners were immediately increased from R500 to R600. The good
news is that we managed an overall increase of 31% in the total
award amount allocated for 2008.
Our investment capital is holding steady and it is especially in
these economically trying times that we rely on the continued
guidance and advice that Jan du Plessis of BoE so readily makes
available. The very generous bequest received towards the end of
2008 offers not only a sense of security during this time of global
economic meltdown, but also reaffirms the generosity, support and
trust that our donors have in this work.
Abridged Financial Statement for the year ended 31 December
2008
INCOME STATEMENT
For the year ended 31st December 2008
2008
2007
R
R
R
INCOME
2 897 891
2 320 130
Donations
2 516 150
1 909 362
Interest and Dividends
192 589
160 905
TECSAT (Administration Fee)
83 939
189 152
249 863
(Salary component)
105 213
EXPENSES
1 060 507
873 800
Office Expenses
251 471
244 861
Salaries (ASF Staff Salaries)
703 823
809 036
628 939
(Honoraria)
-
(TECSAT Salaries)
105 213
SURPLUS AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS
1 837 384
1 446 330
AWARDS
(1 778 329)
(1 352 910)
SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR
59 055
(93 420)
BALANCE SHEET
2008
2007
R
R
ASSETS
CAPITAL TRUST FUND
60 400
60 400
TRUST and OTHER FUND INVESTMENT
1 576 109
1 678 841
CURRENT ASSETS
1 081 571
1 035 603
BEQUESTS
3 135 263
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TOTAL ASSETS
5 853 343
2 774 844
Copies of our audited financial statements are available at the
office on request.
The Trustees thank Messrs Browne & Associates, and in
particular Richard Browne, for the prompt audit of our books.
Assets are shown at Market Value as at 31 December 2008.
SCHOOL RESULTS - 2008
GRADE 8 – 11 BURSARS
2463 bursars received an award this year – totalling an amount
of R1,271.372 that was distributed as follows:
1819 learners in the Eastern Cape costing R932.672 (74%)
482 learners in the Northern Cape costing R246.300 (19%)
162 learners in the Western Cape costing R92.400 (7%)
Our young learners have to cope with teachers that are absent,
or not in class on time, or not properly prepared to present their
lessons. Add to this the fact that many schools are
under-resourced, with ill-equipped libraries and laboratories (or
none at all), and are continually being vandalized. Many of the
learners come from dysfunctional families and communities and in
addition have to face peer pressure and bullying. It is a wonder
that they can produce satisfactory results or even focus on
completing their school career on a high note, or feel adequately
prepared to make important decisions about their future education
and adulthood.
In October 2008, the Minister of Education, Mrs Naledi Pandor,
launched the national roll-out of the 2009 Quality Learning and
Teaching Campaign. The campaign calls on all individuals and
organisations to assume responsibility for improving the quality of
education. ASF will heed this call by workshopping and distributing
the grades 9 and 12 Advice Booklets, developed in-house, to as many
schools as is possible and we will continue with Student Support
Workshops at FET college level.
SENIOR CERTIFICATES
This was the first year that all candidates wrote the same
papers, there is no higher and no standard grade as in the past.
All candidates must also have school-based assessment (CASS) marks
which make up 25% of the final mark in each subject, plus relevant
oral and practical marks in subjects that require these. The
minimum pass required for entry to undergraduate study = four
subjects at 50% or above and two subjects at 30% or above. The
minimum pass required for entry to a diploma or non-degree
programme = four subjects at 40% or above and two subjects at 30%
or above. The requirement for entry to higher certificate
programmes = three subjects at 40% and three subjects at 30% or
above.
Congratulations to all our matriculants that made the grade.
Special congratulations go to Khanyile Xashimba (Alexander Sinton
High School) and Julia Makwa (COSAT, Mitchells Plain) for having
been awarded bursaries from the Yvonne Parfitt Trust. Khanyile
intends to become a chartered accountant and plans to study at UCT,
whilst Julia plans to attend either UCT or Stellenbosch University
to further her studies in the medical field. We wish them every
success. ASF continues to refer Senior Certificate candidates to
ASSET Trust and REAP (Cape Town), Studytrust (Gauteng), ITEC and
YAC offices (East London) for guidance and assistance with further
studies.
The dedication and commitment of the ten ASF students who were
accepted at Abbotts College in 2008 resulted in a further two
students being offered the opportunity to continue their studies at
Abbotts in 2009. Our best wishes go to these young ambassadors – we
are so very proud of them. Many thanks to Abbotts College and
Anglo-American (Tshikululu Social Investment) for their continued
support of these deserving learners.
WORDS OF GRATITUDE FROM OUR BURSARS
FET COLLEGE REPORT
Bursaries were awarded to 141 students costing R506 958 in 213
courses. Once again the pass rate of 93% has been maintained.
2008 Pass rate
93%
4%
3%
Pass
Fail
Died, ill, left
Role of FET Colleges
· FET colleges provide skills training which benefits students
for life. It is accessible at a relatively low cost and achievable
in a short time.
· Many school leavers do not have the necessary results to gain
entry into university. This leaves thousands with nowhere to go.
FET colleges can act as a bridge to higher education.
· Tertiary study takes at least three years and even after that
graduates can spend years trying to find work. FET studies are
shorter, less expensive and very effective in leading to
employment.
Student Support Corner
Student Support Workshops were held in Port Elizabeth at
Iqhayiya Campus and East London, Buffalo City FET College in
February and October. The main objective of these workshops was to
equip the students with knowledge and practical skills of how and
where to look for in-service training and employment. Among other
aspects that were covered in both workshops were positive attitude,
self-awareness, job hunting skills, role playing of interviews etc.
The workshops were warmly welcomed both by the college staff and
students. We are grateful to FNB for sponsoring the workshops.FNB
Sponsored Workshops - 2008
Buffalo City FET College and Lovedale Public FET College
students, happy to get their bags from FNB
Student featured below
TukelaStudent Support – Results
We piloted the workshops with twenty (20) students in three
colleges in the Eastern Cape:40% are working, in apprenticeships
and in-service training. 35% are completing their studies in
200925% are currently looking for work
Tukela is originally from Mdantsane township outside East
London. Her mother, a domestic worker, supported her and two other
schoolchildren. When she completed her Senior Certificate in 2006,
ASF awarded her a bursary to attend the Intro Management Assistant
course at Buffalo City Public FET College. She is currently working
as a Personal Assistant to the Executive Director of NBI (National
Business Initiative) in East London. We are so proud of you Tukela
– well done!
AFRICAN SCHOLARS FUND (UK)
UK Address:10 Lurkins Rise, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17
1ED
SA Address:P O Box 294, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7701, South
Africa
Tel: 01580 211550
email: [email protected]
Charity Number 1070406
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR 2008
Please find herewith the Chairman's Report for the past year
2008 and a Statement of Accounts for the Year commencing in January
and ending 31 December 2008.
It gives me great pleasure to report again on the activity of
the UK branch of the ASF. Contributions during the year totalled
£24,977.18. We are pleased to report a record level of expenses for
the operation of the UK branch of the Fund, with £0 costs –
obviously to fund the lavish lifestyle of the Trustees, which
allows the full total to be available for disbursement.
This record total included a generous donation of £5,000 and a
massive repayment from the Inland Revenue for Gift Aid reclaimed
amounting to over £7,150. It demonstrates the benefit of giving
through the Gift Aid scheme which allows us to reclaim these
amounts in the UK.
Congratulations again to the Moss Hey School on raising £120 for
the Fund through donations from parents during the Carol
Service.
During the year Louise Damant, a good friend and supporter of
work in South Africa, sadly died young, and the estate requested
that donations at her funeral were contributed to the Fund. We
would like to express our condolences to her family and friends,
and our thanks for their support.
Many thanks, once again, for those who have given both financial
and verbal support to the work of the Fund, and we look forward to
your continued support.
Sandy Elsworth
Chairman, Board of Trustees
African Scholars Fund (UK)
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2008
INCOME:Donations Received
£17,760.15
Interest
£64.03
Inland Revenue Gift Aid Reclaim £7,153.00
Sub total Income
£24,977.18
EXPENSES:Bank charges
£0
Administration
£0
Sub total Expenses
£0
AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT:
£24,977.18
The Charity has no assets or liabilities .
Banking details in the United Kingdom :
Natwest (Sort Code 55-70-13)
Name of A/C: African Scholars' Fund
A/C Number: 16388364
We are a registered charity in the United Kingdom .
DONOR HIGHLIGHTS
· In 2008 FNB initiated the ASF Student Support Workshops at FET
colleges in the Eastern Cape. The very positive feedback and
outcomes resulted in FNB committing to a further three year
sponsorship of twenty students per annum.
· During the month of December – appropriately referred to as
the “season of giving” - a generous bequest was received from the
GB Clapham Trust for which we are most grateful.
· A very special donation was received from the Quaker Service
Cape that prompted ASF to implement an increase in its annual award
to bursars.
· When Alex Brookes (regular donor) and John Davidge tied the
knot on 19 April, the bridal couple requested that guests make a
donation to the ASF in lieu of gifts – a wonderful gesture that saw
a large number of learners reaping the benefit.
· Dr Keno Mentor launched his “starfish network” in November
with the ASF currently identified as the sole beneficiary of funds
raised. We are most grateful for the donations received to
date.
· Professor John Webb suggested that students and/or parents
that benefited from the UCT Mathematics Competition, the UCT
Mathematics Challenge, the Saturday afternoon Mathematics Series
and the Inter-Provincial Mathematics Olympiad “pay it forward” by
making a donation to the African Scholars’ Fund. This resulted in a
wonderful response that will see many less fortunate learners
benefiting hugely.
The Trustees wish to thank all our regular sponsors and donors
for their continued support for the period 1.1.2008 to
31.12.2008.
ABE BAILEY TRUST, The
ABRAMOVITZ, Ms C
ACKERMAN FAMILY
Educational Trust, The
ALBERT, Mrs J F
ALLISON, Mr & Mrs D
ALLSOPP, Mr A C
ALLSOPP, Ms K
ALLSOPP, Ms R
AMOORE, Mrs M
ANDREW, Mr & Mrs K
ANDREW, Mr R E
ANON
ANON
ANON
ANON (Mowbray)
ANON (Edinburgh)
ANON (Sun Valley)
ANON (Tokai)
ANON (UK)
ATTWELL, Mr & Mrs R G
“BABES WITH BABES”
Book Club
BADENOCH, Ms A C
BAGULEY, Mrs B J
BAKER, Liam
BAKER (UK)
BANNATYNE, Miss E R
BARKER, Mr C P
BARNETT, Rev & Mrs D J
BARNETT, Mrs E A
BARRY, Mrs H
BATES, Ms A E
BATTINO, Professor R
BEAN, Ken & Agnes
BERDUN CHARITABLE
Trust, The
BERGER, Dr & Mrs M
BERMAN, Sir Franklin
BERMAN, Mr Joel
BERMAN, Mr Marc
BERMAN, Mr & Mrs R
BERMAN, Mr S
BEVIS, Mrs A
BIRCH, Mr & Mrs D
BLASTREAT (Maurice
Gale)
BOB’S PANTRY
(Mr R F Jordan)
BOL, Pieter
BOONZAAIER, Ms S
BOOTH, Mrs J M
BOURNE, Prof S A
BOYD, Dr J
BOYD, Dr P
BRANCH, Prof G M
BRATHWAITE, Ms C
BREY, Mr O
BULL, Prof & Mrs J R
BULL, Mr T
BURGER, Miss E
BURTON, Mr & Mrs G J C
BYWORTH, Ms M
CALDER, Mrs J
CALF, Mr G E
CALF, Ms J
CAMAHAM TRUST, The
CARL & EMILY FUCHS
Foundation, The
CARTER FAMILY
Charitable Trust, The
CHALMERS, Mrs J
CHAMBERLIN CHARITABLE
Trust, The Elise & Allan
CHAMPION CHARITABLE
Trust, The Hillary & Dorothy
CHIAPPINI CHARITABLE &
Cultural Trust, The L & S
CLAGUE, Mr & Mrs E M
CLEMINSHAW, Mrs D
COFU, Ms N L
COOMBS, Mrs M N
CORBETT, Mrs M M
CORDER, Prof H & Ms C
COTCHOBOS, Mr & Mrs A
COUSINS, Mrs D A
CRAGG, Dr & Mrs Gordon
CROUDACE CHARITABLE
Trust, The Lynette
CTP LIMITED
CUSTOMER EQUITY
Company, The
DAMANT, Louise (in
memoriam)
DANGWEN TRUST, The
DAVEY, Mr B R
DAVID GRAAFF
Foundation
DAVIDGE/BROOKE
Wedding Celebration
DAVIES, Mrs J
DAYIMANI, Ms A
DE BEERS FUND – DE
Beers Trust
DEGENAAR, Dr & Mrs J J
DENNISON, Mrs M
DERHAM, Mrs C E
DE VILLIERS, Ms J
DEWAR, Mr & Mrs J W
D G MURRAY TRUST, The
DICEY, Mr & Mrs D
DOSÉ, Ms R M
DROSTE TRUST, The K C
DUNCAN, Mr J E
DUNCAN, V J
DUNLEAVY, Ms C
DU PLESSIS, Mrs E
DUSTERWALD, Mr & Mrs R
EAGLE, Mr & Mrs G J
ECKFORD, Mrs S
EINHORN, Mrs E C
ELSWORTH, Mr & Mrs A J
ELSWORTH, Mrs L C
ELSWORTH, Dr M
ERRINGTON, Miss C
ETIENNE ROUSSEAU
Gedenkfonds
ETON COLLEGE
EVERETT, Prof W J & Mrs S J
EVERINGHAM TRUST,
The Geoff
EWERS, H J
FARLAM, Mr & Mrs I G
FARQUHARSON, Mr D J A
FIRSTRAND, FNB FUND
FISHER, Mrs H A
FISHER, Dr R M
FLESCH, Mr & Mrs S
FOX, Ms B J
FOX, Mrs H
FRANCIS, Mr M J D
FRIEDLANDER, Mrs P
GARDENER, Mr & Mrs J B
GAWITH, Ms M I
GILES, Mr D R
GODDARD, Mrs R
GOGO, Ms N J
GOLDBERG, Mr M
GREENE, Prof & Mrs J R
GREENWOOD, (UK)
GRIMBEEK, Mrs C L
GROGAN, Mr & Mrs R
GROGAN, Mr & Mrs T
GROSS HENDLER & FRANK
Staff Social Fund
HALL, Mrs S
HAMILTON, Mr P
HARKER, Mrs J L
HENSHALL, Ms J
HIDE, Ms M
HOFF, Mr B
HOFF, Dr & Mrs W
HOLGATE, Mrs J M
HOLLEMAN, Mrs A
HORNE, J E & M B A
HOSFORD, Ms J
HOOLE, Ms J R
HOOPER, Mrs S E
HOWES, Mr G L
HOWES, Mr L W
HOWIE, Justice C T
HUGHES, Mrs B
HUGHES, Miss J
HUGO, Mr M
IDESIS, Mr & Mrs H and fam
INNER WHEEL CLUB of
Claremont
INVESTEC BANK LIMITED
IRLAM, Mr & Mrs J
JAFFE, Dr
JEFFERY, Mrs P
JOBSON, Mrs M J
JOBSON, Mr N B
JONES, Mrs H
JONES, Mrs R
JONGEJAN, Vera
JONKER, Mr W D
JORDAIN, Miss S
JOSLIN, Peter & Jill
JURITZ, Dr & Mrs J W F
KAPPELHOF, Ton
KATZ, Dr W
KEEN, Dr & Mrs G A
KEETON, Mr & Mrs G R
KEIZER, Bert & Marijke
KENT, Mrs E
KENT, Ms P
KING, Justice E L
KLEIN, Mr & Mrs E
KNIGHTS, Mr & Mrs H
KOJIMA, Dr M
KURGAN CHARITABLE
Trust, The Israel & Rose
LEECHIE MARKETING
LAKERVELD, Ad & Wenda
LANGLY, Martin & Guy
LEARY, Prof P M
LEMANSKI, Drs S & C
LINDER, Prof & Mrs P W
LIU, Mr Francis
LLOYD, Dr & Mrs D M G
LORIMER, Mrs P
LOWE, Ms E G
MADDEN, Dr & Mrs M V
MAESSEN, Helene & Toon
MALHERBE, Mrs V C
MARCK, Klaas & Dieuwke
MARTIN, Mr D
MASKEW MILLER TRUST,
The B W, estate late
MATLHAKU, M
MATTHEWS, Mr Bruce &
Ms Leigh-Ann
MAX KOHLER MEMORIAL
Foundation, The
MAXONGO, Mr & Mrs M
McCORMICK CHARITABLE
Trust, The R P
MCCRINDLE, Mrs P
McGLASHAN, Mr & Mrs D S
McKAY, Mrs E B
MEDIA 24 FAMILY
Magazines
MELVILLE, Mr & Mrs D R
METCALFE, Mrs P
MGOQI, Dr N C
MIDDELMANN, Mrs J D
MILLAR, Mr J R
MILLER, Miss M S H
MOLL, Dr P G
MOODIE FOUNDATION,
The Douglas & Valerie
MOSS HEY SCHOOL
(Stockport, UK)
MOUNTFORD, Miss F
MOUNTFORD, Miss S W
NAIR, Mr & Mrs B
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF
Women of South Africa
NDHONDHO, Prince L D
NELSON MANDELA BAY
Municipality
NICOLAI, Henk & Hinke
NOAKES FAMILY
Charitable Trust, The
NODDER, Mr D W
NORTON, Ms T
NTSINDE, Ms N
NTWENKA, Mr B S J
NUSSBAUM FOUNDATION,
The Rolf-Stephan
O’BRIEN, Ms M P
ODUNSI, Mr B
OGILVIE THOMPSON, Ms V
ORPEN, Mr & Mrs C M W
PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES
PENFOLD, Mrs M
PERRY, Mr & Mrs R K
PIETERSEN, Mr G C
QUAKER SERVICE CAPE
RAVENSCROFT, M J
REID, Ms M L L
REITZ, Mrs A E
REYNOLDS, Petrina
ROBERTS, Revd K & Mr P
ROBERTS, Mr S S
ROBERTSON, Mr & Mrs G M
ROBERTSON, Ms S
ROBINSON, Mr & Mrs A M L
ROEHM, Ms C J
ROGERS, Adv & Mrs O
ROGERSON, Mr & Mrs G
and family
ROLLO, Mr M
ROSEBANK SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT GROUP
ROSSINGTON, Mrs S
RUSTENBURG HIGH SCHOOL
for Girls
RUSTENBURG JUNIOR
School for Girls
SALTERS’ COMPANY, The
SANDERS, Dr H-R
SAUNDER, Mrs E M
SCHAUERTE, Dr A
SCHWARTZ, Ms M
SHACKLETON, Prof & Mrs M
SHAPIRO-LIU, Mrs Rosemary
SHEAR, Prof M
SIM ENGINEERING
SINCLAIR, Mrs N
SMALBERGER, Justice J W
SMALBERGER, Ms K L
SMART, Dr R
SMITH, Prof A B
SMITH, Mr & Mrs D C R
SMITH, Mrs G
SMUTS, Ms J E
SMUTS, J V
SOLIDARITÉ AFRIQUE
DU SUD
SOLOMBELA, Mr L
SPENCER, Mr Andrew
STARKE, Mrs L
STEPHEN, Prof & Mrs A M
ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL
ST MICHAELS CHURCH
(Sunningdale, Ascot)
ST OLA’S TRUST
ST PAUL’S CHURCH,
Rondebosch
ST PETER’S CHURCH,
Mowbray
ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH,
Pinelands
ST THOMAS’S CHURCH
STUURMAN, Frits & Margriet
SULCAS, Ms R L
SUN, Yu
SWITCH-IT
TARGETT, Mrs E
TATHAM, Mr & Mrs E
TETLOW, Sarah
THURSDAY FRIENDS, The
TIMKOE, Ms S
TONI SAPHRA GROUP of
the Union of Jewish Women
TRUYENS, Mr P
TUESDAY FRIENDS, The
UNION CHURCH OF
PROCTOR, USA
UNIVERSITY OF THIRD
Age, Cape Town
UNIVERSITY OF THIRD
Age, False Bay
VAN DE VIJVER, Ms L
VAN DEN HEEVER, Justice L
VAN DER HORN, F J
VAN DER WEIJDEN, Wouter
VAN ZON, Henk
VIALLS, Mr A O M
VILJOEN, Mrs V
VIRTUOSO AFRICA
VLASWINKEL, Diane & Peter
WALDRON, Lady O
WALDRON, Dr & Mrs W R
WATSON, Prof R M
WEBB, John & Anthea
WEBSTER, Mrs M
WEDEPOHL, Dr & Mrs P T
WESKAMP, Ms K
WESTERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
WILKINSON, Mrs C D
WILLIAMS, Mrs A F
WINEARLS, Dr C & Mrs B
WINTER, Mrs P M
YALEZO, Miss G J
YATES, Ms E
YOUNGE CC, Ms A
ZUCKER, Joshua
IN MEMORIAM
Mr J M H Bridgman, Mrs B J D Clapham, Mrs C Corder, Dr J Juritz,
Mrs J D Middelmann, Mrs V Moodie, Mrs M Newmarch, Mr W Nodder, Mrs
D Perrot, Mr D Philip, Dr L Read, Dr Mary Roberts (Ellis), Mrs J
Tatham
They were friends and supporters of our work, faithful in the
giving of money and encouragement. Nearly all were with us at our
beginnings in the early 1970s. It is with sadness but the utmost
respect that we acknowledge donations that came as a result of
bereavement. Our sympathies go to the affected families and
friends.
OBITUARY
Diane Perrot (Solidarité Afrique du Sud) passed away on February
15 in Geneva, Switzerland. Born in South Africa and later married
to a church minister in Geneva, Diane dedicated most of her life to
humanitarian causes, the main one being the support of the
imprisoned black population in apartheid South Africa through the
education of their children. As early as 1967 Diane created the
“Commission de Parrainage Scolaire’ affiliated to the Swiss
Anti-Apartheid Movement (MAAS) and thus brought together a strongly
committed group for over 40 years. It was first through the
International Defence and Aid Fund (IDAF) in London that school
fees for the children of political prisoners were channelled. Then
came the fall of the apartheid regime, but that was certainly not a
reason for Diane to stop her commitment. Through her friend,
Francis Wilson, she heard of the African Scholars’ Fund and school
fees became bursaries. May she rest in peace.
MAY 2008
Zena Stanfliet (Accounts Manager); Eliza James (Incoming
Director); Nobathembu Rululu (FET Manager); Margaret Elsworth
(Outgoing Director), Lyn Daniel (Sponsor Secretary); Nompumelelo
Williams (School Secretary)
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MISSION STATEMENT
The African Scholars’ Fund, through awards and guidance, assists
promising young schoolchildren from desperately poor homes to
complete their secondary or FET college education.
Our area of operation includes the Western-, Northern-, Eastern
Cape and parts of the North West.
Summary – Matric results
Degree224
Diploma106
Higher Certificate41
No result recorded25
No exam number42
Failed4
Left school1
Total matriculants443
Follow up rate = 91%
(375 : 99% pass rate)
Eish – now what?
Summary Gr8-11 results
Below 40%50
E (40 – 49%)317
D (50 – 59%)707
C (60 – 69%)490
B (70 – 80%)146
A (80 – 100%)16
Outstanding reports244
Left school48
Passed away2
Total bursars2020
Follow up rate = 86%
(1726 : 97% pass rate)
