HOPE NATION DIRECTORS
Thandaza Cyril Nkabinde
chairman
Thandaza Cyril Nkabinde is a specialist family physician and an academic, who is passionate about seeing underserved communities uplifted, especially through the provision of educational opportunities and support. He has been a member of his church since 2007 and has served as part of the KwaCare subcommittee previously.
He was appointed as the KwaCare chairperson effective from January 2021.
Mondli Myeza
Director
Mondli was the Managing Director of KwaCare between 2011 and 2016 and is a pastor at His Church, overseeing the New Germany campus. Mondli has a rich history in community development in South Africa. His heart is to see people’s lives transformed physically, emotionally and spiritually and he brings a grassroots perspective to the social and economic issues facing our community.
Simon Hemsley
Director
Simon has been a pastor at His Church since 2007 and joined the KwaCare Board in 2016 when he took over as Senior Pastor of His Church. Simon is passionate about helping people from every generation to live with purpose and meaning in their lives. Simon has a visionary role within the organization
Grant Lloyd
Director
Grant has been a pastor at His Church since 1995. Throughout his years as a pastor, Grant has been a champion of community development initiatives throughout Southern and Central Africa. He has a passion to see communities and church leaders empowered with the tools and teaching needed to serve God in freedom. Grant became a non-executive director of the KwaCare board in 2021.
Jane Chimudzi
Director
Jane has been a pastor at His Church since 1989 and oversees the Worship and Community Outreach Ministries. Jane has led KwaCare as the Chairperson since 2009 and has a strong desire to see compassion and justice lived out practically in our community.
Jacques Van Bommel
Director
Jacques Van Bommel is the CEO and founder of Reaching a Generation Ministries and lead pastor and founder of Celebration Church, Mokopane. Jacques has a wealth of knowledge in community development initiatives, as well as in the non-profit space. His life’s work has been in the pursuit of a better future for the Youth of South Africa, teaching biblical truths to thousands in schools around South Africa.
HOPE NATION TEAM
Thobani Myeza
Tertiary program coordinator
Thobani Myeza is a Tertiary program coordinator at KwaCare & Pastor at His Church New Germany. She is a passionate motivator who cares deeply about helping students overcome the obstacles that they face in achieving their dreams. She has been on the KwaCare team since 2016 and has assisted many students through their tertiary education journey.
Mbali Ndumo
Project Administrator & Mentor
Mbali is a servant at heart with a genuine desire to help people. Having volunteered at KwaCare for many years, Mbali now plays an integral role as an Administrator and mentor in our projects. She is extremely invested in the future welfare of our incredible students.
Honest Hlophe
Honest is a sincere and caring mother to all – including the KwaCare team! She has an ability to walk with people through the most challenging circumstances with ease and grace, as a qualified counsellor. We are truly blessed to have her on the team.