mission

To preserve, promote and constructively use/share the interlinked legacies or ideals of SOMAFCO and Solomon Mahlangu to empower South Africa youth from all backgrounds. To Play a pivotal role in fostering and providing a better education for all Youth. Moral Regeneration; and the cohesion of all South Africans, regardless of political background, race or gender.

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Feb 14, 2012

The SOMAFCO Young Writers

The SOMAFCO Young Writers (SYW) is aimed at a broad cross section of youth, predominantly in and from South Africa. The competition will draw new ideas, help forge positive identities and reward participants through exciting prizes. These are youth with whom the ideas of peace and friendship within and outside South Africa can be infused. These are the future nation builders. They are our window into the future and are the biggest population segment in South Africa and the continent. read more

Sep 15, 2011

OR Tambo Edu Tour 2011 Winners

Congratulations to the winners for the O R Tambo Edu Tour 2011 which were announced on Khaya FM breakfast show. The winners prizes comprised of: a chance to go on a Ten (10) day “all expenses” paid educational tour to Tanzania 30th September to 10th October 2011.

Jul 28, 2011

OR Tambo Edu-Tour 2011

Enter our Essay writting competition and stand a chance to win an all expenses paid educational tour to Tanzania for ten days. Essays should be written in English. The Essay topic should be from one of the four topics given.

Jun 15, 2011

Thank you for attending the Beacons of Excellence Awards Ceremony.

We hope that you enjoyed evening. We encourage you to heed our call to collaborate with the identified initiatives so that they may achieve a deeper impact in their respective communities- and hopefully grow nationally.

Their success will allow us to claim a collective victory from selfless efforts that we make towards them individually and collectively.

Feb 17, 2011

Make South Africa Great!

The first phase of the SOMAFCO Prize Initiative is drawing to a close. To date we have received exciting initiative applications from KZN, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. You can still play your part by referring someone you know is part of an initiative, is running an initiative or refferring an initiative you know.

Feb 4, 2011

2010 O.R. Tambo Edu-Tour Tanzania Report 2010

“..I am sure the retreat to Mazimbu will be the watershed moment defining the vision of this initiative.Through this act,our past and present will be connected in the mind of the learner in a manner whose symbolic importance is immeasurable..” Kgalema-Motlanthe

Jan 25, 2011

SOMAFCO Prize Initiative

The SOMAFCO Prize Initiative which aims to IDENTIFY, SPOTLIGHT AND SUPPORT beacons/programmes of excellence in education is gaining momentum. The programme is focussing on the Provinces of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. read more

Jan 3, 2011

O R Tambo Edu-Tour: A success

The OR Tambo Edu-Tour is one of the initiatives which have a clear vision and contributes in creating awareness amongst the youth of SA so that we do not forget where we come from, preserve heritage and also show us that there is nothing impossible.

Oct 30, 2010

O R Tambo Essay Winners

The SOMAFCO Trust hereby congratulates the following young active citizens who have won the O R Tambo Edu-Tour Essay writing competition! read more

Oct 13, 2010

SAFM Morning Talk - The SOMAFCO Prize Initiative

Radio interview with Tlholo Mohlathe & Ms Thembi Nwedamutswu ( IDT) on SAFM Morning Talk about the the SOMAFCO Prize Initiative (August 2010)
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