PARTNERS
LEADERSHIP
Dr Jon Hunter-Parsonage, Chief Executive Officer
Schools’ Mentor and NxtGenMen (NGM) Programme Lead, Urshwin Engel, comes from a background in conflict alleviation and violence prevention in gangs with the Ceasefire project in Hanover Park. He is always driven to do more for his community. He enjoys rugby and imparting his knowledge and life experience.
Lana Rolfe, Chief Operating Officer
Safeguard Lead, Nikita Govender, possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Community Mental Health Awareness and Promotion. Her fervour lies in aiding populations impacted by diverse social determinants, particularly among youth. “SoHK serves as a transformative organisation, enabling me to expand my expertise and evolve both professionally and personally.“
THE DELIVERY TEAM
Our Delivery Team consists of the two Team Leaders and 8 Coaches.
We are extremely proud to boast with such a talented and passionate group of people.
Meet them all here:
Team Leader, Mika Wyngaard, is a certified Personal Trainer, and athlete. He completed his National Certificate in Fitness at the Sport's Science Institute of South Africa in 2021 and received his certificate of competence with distinction. He has been playing volleyball for 2 years and is currently playing for the University of Cape Town.
Team Lead, Yongisa Njobo took a year away from SoHK to gain more experience coaching a variety of sport. This year she is back in a leadership position. She feels she has important things to do with her life and SoHK is the place to do it.
Coach Ameerah McNiel has a background playing football, softball, cricket, rugby and athletics. Excelling in rugby and discus. A level 1 First Aider. She's passionate about writing and speaking about Human Rights. She's a second year student.
Coach Nontuthuzelo Ndongeni is currently pursuing a B Ed degree in intermediate phase teaching. She is a qualified local SAFA match official & a qualified level 2 sports administrator, and is always looking to make an impact in the people in her life.
Coach Zinthle Mgidlana, wants to be the mentor, that she never had, to others and be an impact to today’s youth.
Coach Anthony Ponne has a passion for empowering the youth and is committed to fostering growth in individuals.
Coach Aphelele Tsibiyani is a certified local football association match First Aider and Sport Administrator. He graduate at Amandla EduFootball as playmaker 2022. Aphelele loves sport, is open to learning about any sport and is also a music artist.
Coach Simamkele CeeJay Jaho is a rugby and fitness enthusiast and a passionate advocate for the liberation and the inclusivity of all marginalised groups. CeeJay is also a graduate at the University of Cape Town and is currently doing their honours in Gender and Transformation.
Coach Elvis Gqada, comes from an old township called Gugulethu. He is a qualified level 2 First Aider, a qualified level 1 SAFA referee and has studied Sports Administration at ETA college for 1 year.
Coach Athenkosi Nkosinathi, wants to be a great role model today so that he can develop the great role models of tomorrow.
