Messages of Hope for south africa
30 South Africans share their passions, hopes & dreams for our beautiful South Africa.
Dedicated to you, the reader, facing your challenges and still waking up with hope in your heart every morning.
"Hope is that little spark that gives you faith in the possibility of a future that seems unattainable."
Meet your Authors
Alza Rautenbach
Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Feed a Child.
André Vlok
CEO Crossroads Group of Consultancies
Anemari Jansen
Published Author, Poet and Writing Coach.
Aneska Oosthuizen
Founder and director of Women on the Frontline SA.
Barend la Grange
Chief Operating Officer at Privilege Foundation, Convener of the Dialogue for Action Network and travel guide in Africa.
Charlotte Sibanyoni Mahlangu
Reverend, Lecturer, Motivational Spreaker
Chris Jansen
Professional Civil Engineer
Christél Rosslee-Venter
addVentures Business Club Founder
Expedition Business Podcast Host
Helping Entrepreneurs Rediscover the adventure in life & business.
Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa Member (PSASA)
Daantjie Malan
Attorney and member of Christian Business Men’s Connection.
Dana Snyman
Award-winning and celebrated South African journalist, writer and playwright. Winner of the 2024 KykNET-Rapport non-fiction prize.
Dozi
Dozi sings in Afrikaans, English and Zulu. He is one of South Africa’s beloved musicians.
Ferdi Swanepoel
Pastor at Life FM. Co-author of Op pad na Grysberg and Sewe Keer Sondig.
Hendri Hofmeyer
Pastor at Every Nation in Potchefstroom and lead singer of the band ONE CROWN
Isaac Tshaba
Published author, co-founder and director of African Voices Amplified, Managing Director at GAP CONNECT
Jaco Strydom
Published author, adventurer and founder of the Echo Youth Development, an NPO with fourteen community homes for vulnerable youth. Jaco is a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church.
Judy van Deventer
Director: Founder and Director of Lewe in Liefde, an NPO.
Julian Jansen
Investigative journalist at Media24 / Rapport and published author, with a special interest in absent fathers and the plight of single mother households.
Katlego Ndholvu
Katlego Ndhlovu: International Sports (Muay Thai Athlete), currently studies towards a BCom in International Accounting (University of Johannesburg) and is an International Online Writer (also worked for The Urban Writers). He also recently started his first sports business called Gator Muay Thai (based in South of Johannesburg).
Leinlani Basson
Journalist and photographer. Founder of Bush Babes. Conservation Adventures and Good Girls Getting Cocky (self-defense). Co-founder of Cheetah Cubs. Conservation Adventures with daughter Sabria.
Motsamai Mafokeng
Director of Emendo: Town Planning & Project Management, with a special interest in providing planning for disadvantaged communities.
Mpho Eliana Mashigo
Truth vs Truth Practitioner, Mamelodi
Papy Kitenge
Professional musician and writer.
Stefaans Coetzee
Writer, radio host and freelance book reviewer. He is the organiser of the annual Klerksdorp Book Festival. Stefaans won the 2024 “Smaakmaker” award of Netwerk24 and he is an outspoken and passionate activist for reconciliation in South Africa.
Vuyelwa Qinga
Founder and Managing Director of VQ Communications Agency. A former journalist and public affairs executive at various public and private sector companies in South Africa.
Willem Wiid
Willem Wiid: Bridge builder to foster understanding and appreciation of cultural differences, retired Dutch Reformed Church minister, guide to low-literate church leadership development, counsellor, relationship therapist, peacemaker