Little by little we grow: Honouring Mthunzi, preparing for Taizé, sharing knowledge in Paarl…

WhatsApp weekly update: 8–14 March 2026

Hi everyone

This morning, three Volmoed Youth leadership team members (Rene August, Wilma Jakobsen and I) will attend a memorial service for Mthunzi Gxashe. Who is that (you may ask)? Mthunzi was Arch Tutu’s left and right-hand man. He was a gentle-man in every way, humble and a true servant-leader. He was also married to the Tutus’ eldest daughter, Thandeka. Please keep her –especially her health – and the children in your prayers at this time.

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Little by Little small donations campaign for VYLTP

WIlma Jacobsen

Warm greetings! Hope you are well. I’m writing to tell you about a small donations campaign that Volmoed Youth Leadership Program is running this week, until Friday October18, at midnight.  It is called Little by Little, and all donations between $10– $50, or 8–40 GB pounds, will be matched at 50% by the Global Giving foundation we partner with. So, $10 will become $15 or 8 GB pounds will become 12 GB pounds!
Many small donations will add up!

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