After nearly 50 years of state-enforced segregation, oppression and exploitation, South Africa’s first democratic multi-racial elections in 1994 resulted in a huge victory for the African National Congress, and the end of white minority-rule. In 1955 already, the ANC had... [+]
In 1998, American double bassplayer Peter Guy founded the Bochabela String Orchestra and started teaching music to disadvantaged children in Bloemfontein's black townships. Today, the program reaches over 500 kids, and it has become so successful that the premier of the Free... [+]
The St Nicholas Children 's Hospice was established in 1998 and currently serves the areas of Bloemfontein, Mangaung, Botshabelo and Smithfield. It provides a specialized program of palliative care for children with progressive and incurable conditions. Sunflower House, one of... [+]
Jean-Christophe Van Ghyseghem, trainer of the Brussels Fighters team hosts the 2007 Benelux thai boxing championship. The dedicated sportsman works mainly with young people from his rundown inner-city neighbourhood, offering them a way to vent their frustrations while building up... [+]