Gershwin Muller’s Story
Gershwin Muller – A Journey of Restoration and Responsibility Background Gershwin Muller was raised by both parents until the age of 11, when his father left the family, bringing instability into his life. He was then sent to live with his maternal grandmother in Cape Town. During his school years, he performed well academically and […]
Edmund Rhenoster’s Story
Edmund Rhenoster’s Story My name is Edmund Rhenoster and I grew up in a godly home. At a young age, alcohol was introduced to me within my family. During matric, peer pressure led me to experiment with cigarettes and dagga. My performance on the sports field declined, and around the same time I entered a […]
Ethan Jass’ Success Story
Ethan Jass I grew up in a loving family who upheld godly principles. I had everything a child could long for — joy, peace, and love. Throughout my early adulthood, I held good jobs, from bakery supervisor to Grade 2 chef. God blessed me with many talents. I am good at sports, and I have […]
Raufick’s Success Story
From the Streets to a Life of Purpose Raufick Abrahams grew up in the flats of Riverview, where young boys are often linked to gang life before they even understand what it means. At just 14 years old, he was introduced to Tik, dropped out of school, and quickly became a leader among his peers—leading […]
GRIZAN’S STORY
From Gangs to Grace: A Journey of Redemption Early Years – “I Threw My Life Away”I grew up in Bonteheuwel with three siblings and had a good life—until I fell in with the wrong crowd. By age 14, I had my first court case. I started with soft drugs, but as the years passed, my […]
RAINEY MODISIE – From the Streets to Stability
Rainey Modisie grew up in what many would consider a good home. But like so many young men, the absence of a father left a deep void in his life. He looked to others to fill that gap, including a man he calls “Mr A”—someone who became a destructive influence. By modelling his life after the […]
JEREMIAH PAUL’S STORY
Early Years Jeremiah grew up in Velddrift, West Coast, in a humble house with godly parents. Between the ages of 11 to 13, he was sexually molested. And at school, he was bullied. “I grew up thinking and accepting this as normal. One develops an attitude of ‘this is how things should be’. I didn’t […]
TIAAN’S STORY
Early years Tiaan is 34 years old. He is the 2nd youngest sibling of four. He grew up in Russell Skema, which is known for crime, gangsterism, addiction, and low moral standards. He was a sensitive boy who was exposed to domestic violence. His parents eventually divorced after his dad was imprisoned. He struggled to control […]
LEVELDRO THRURLOW BOOYSEN’S STORY
GROWING UP IN THE CAPE FLATS My name is Leveldro Thurlow Booysen. I am originally from the Cape Flats, where I grew up not having the guidance of a father nor the affection of a mother. I came from a household where it’s uncomfortable to speak about your emotions and where your well-being does not […]
ALRICK TRUTER’S STORY
Alrick grew up in a stable home in Wellington. He lacked nothing, yet he wanted more out of life. At 12 he started smoking cigarettes, and from about 14 years he experimented with alcohol and Tik.