We were so privileged and excited to welcome John Lafnie de Jager (current South African Davis Cup Tennis Captain and previously ranked No 4 in the world in doubles) and Billie-Jean King, the legend (CV and Profile below) to Akani on the 5th December 2008. As previously mentioned JL has "Adopted" Akani as one of the two charities to his Foundation. He is trying to raise funds for his Foundation and has over the years had much involvement with BJK. He hopes with her endorsement that funds...
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We are delighted to advise that Dawne Canning has agreed to join Akani as of January 2009.

 

The children are all very sad to see Suretha Zhang leave after 10 years of her love and affection. She goes with our very best wishes and we know she will succeed in whatever her next calling may be. Suretha has very kindly offered to give Dawne all the help and advice she needs.

 

Dawne matriculated from Bryanston High, did a Higher...
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We are delighted that JL de Jager has adopted Akani as one of  two charities for the John Lafnie de Jager Foundation. The other being Muriel Brand School.

 

JL came to visit us a few months ago and was so impressed with what has been achieved on the Bophelong site that he wanted to forge a closer alliance. What surely helped were the 600 odd smiling faces who welcomed and sang for him. He has now visited us about four times, each time with different...
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