Our Students

Brendon

My name is Brendon de Klerk. I'm 18 years old and live in Pacaltsdorp. I like reading the Bible in my free time, as well as listening to gospel music, to feel God's love for me.
The RealStart program means everything to me. I've learnt some things about myself and God that I didn't know before. I really enjoy the program. It teaches me how to love God and everyone around me.

Chumani

Chumani Mncono is 18 years old and lives in Tembalethu. She says, I love spending time around children, reading, cooking and singing.
What I love about the programme so far is the team spirit that we have and also the lectures that we get throughout the day, because it helps me to get even more confident with myself just the way God has created me. It also teaches us how to treat the people around us.

Danzol

Hi guys! My name is Danzon Jansen. I am 22 years old and born on the 7th of December. My hobbies are cricket and golf.
I am a student at the RealStart Youth Development program and it is amazing, because this is a Real START into the adult world.

Desmoline

My name is Desmoline van der Berg and I'm 22 years old. I like to take long walks, swimming, reading, as well as playing games with my friends.
The RealStart program means allot to me. It's a light in my darkness...and just came at the right time.

Elizma

My name is Elizma Meiring and I'm 19 years old. I love cooking, reading, shopping (of course!) and music.
The RealStart program means allot to me. It teaches me more about God, things that I didn't even knew about Him...as well as about life. I've learnt of so many ways to deal with the many things that that cross our path in life. I'm looking forward to the rest of the year with the RealStart staff. May the Lord bless you abundantly.

Ermin-Lee

My name is Ermin-Lee Claassen. I am 21 years old and live in Blanco. I love cars and bicycles...my favourite "toys."
The RealStart programme is fantastic, because we are all like family. I want to live my life to the fullest and use every opportunity.

Henrica

My name is Henrica Veldman, but a lot of people call me Ricky. I'm 18 years old and I live in Pacaltsdorp. I love reading historical romance books and I'm fond of writing my own poetry. I like talking, meeting new people and exploring different things.
Being a student at RealStart has taught me several things: I've learn't to drop my fears and to take every chance presented to me. Life is about taking risks and to never back down, even if you fail.

Jean

My name is Jean Johannes and I live in Blanco. I love to play and watch rugby!!

The thing I like the most about the RealStart programme is that I learn more about God and that I can be myself and not pretend anymore.

Johndre

My name is Johndré. I'm 19 years old and I live in Blanco. I love to go and hike in the mountain.
The RealStart program has helped met to learn more about God and how He works in us. I've also learnt more about myself and to take risks in life.

Lukhona

Lukhona Langa is also 18 years old and from Tembalethu. She says she loves spending time with her family and playing with children.
"What I like about the Realstart programme is that it teaches me things I thought I knew, but don't. RealStart is not a waste of time, because it does what it is supposed to...everyone gets a chance to speak and the people from RealStart are not judgemental."

Mary-Ann

Hi! My name is Mary-Ann Blom. I live in Blanco and I'm 18 years old. I LOVE!!! to sing and dance, because singing and dancing is my way of expressing my feelings.
The RealStart program has helped me to get my confidence back and to start a journey with God. I'm very grateful that I got a chance to start over.

Norris

My name is Norris Kiewiets and I live in Pacaltsdorp. I am a very active person with a strong personality. I like to play soccer and I love to watch comedy movies.
The RealStat program has helped me with my spiritual growth and with my relationship with people and God.

Pamela N

Pamella Ntshaza is 18 years old and lives in Tembalethu. She says, I like watching TV and listening to music and sing. I also enjoy shopping and reading magazines. What I like best about the RealStart programme, is that I made new friends. I also like the fact that everything we talk about, we learn from..and everything we talk about relates to or goes with a Scripture in the Bible.

Pamela P

Pamela Ponoyi is 18 years old and lives in Tembalethu. She says, I like watching TV, spending time with my family and just chilling with jokers.. :)
What I like about the RealStart programme is that it is not like school, but they teach us to use our brain. I also like the coffe breaks..so that's wonderful to me..

Shirley

My name is Shirley-Ann Rondganger. I am 22 years old and I live in Blanco. I love playing netball, watching rugby and TV, as well as listening to music.
I love the RealStart program, because I learn incredible things about God. This program means allot to me. My goal is to finish the program this year and have a better life in the future.

Theodorick

My name is Theodorick Muller. I am 19 years old and I live in Pacaltsdorp. My hobbies are music, watching TV and dancing. I am friendly and loves fun and excitement. I'm a family kind of guy, but also loves making new friends.
The RealStart program has really opened my mind and heart to the world around me. I am now more aware of God, myself, my family and everyone else. The program is inspiring, insightful and uplifting...

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I love the strategy I see forming here to tackle the huge issues facing the youth. Great job guys!

Ashley Glover, OPS
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Jono, RealStart Director