BNZ Foundation News Update Articles
Diabetes is the second most common cause of death in South Africa after TB, according to the (2016) Statistics South Africa report on mortality and causes of death. Over 3.5 million South Africans suffer from diabetes, this is 6% of the population and 5 million more people are estimated to have pre-diabetes. Former First Lady …
Sturday, 8 June 2019 The BNZ Foundation joined hands with COWYN at The Senior Citizens Appreciation Event held at Falala Hall in Soshanguve, Pretoria Though the… Patron of BNZ Foundation Dr. Bongi Ngema-Zuma could not attend the event, foot soldiers (BNZ Ambassadors) were deployed and the foundation was well represented by: Prudence Monyelo (Project Leader) …
On 22 November 2018 The Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation participated and supported Saphinda Primary School, during their Diabetes Awareness Day Saphinda Primary School situated outside Durban’s township Umlazi, was the first school that was adopted by the Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation in 2011 and continues to support the school with various resources, and as a result, the Soul …
Dr. Bongi Ngema-Zuma, Founder and Patron of the BNZ Foundation together with the Minister of Sports and Recreation Ms. Thokozile Xasa, led a 3 km walk at the Favors Cathedral Church in Pretoria West on Saturday 03 November 2018 to raise awareness about the pervasive impact diabetes has in our communities. The day kick-started with aerobics followed by …
05 September 2018 The BNZ Foundation celebrated #InternationalDayofCharity #Charitydaywith the pupils of Kaalfontein primary school as part of our bread distribution hunger alleviation program. Excitement was written on the faces of the pupils and relief was evident with the smiles from the teachers. BNZ Foundation distributes 600 loaves of bread to 3 charitable beneficiaries every month. The …
Dr. Bongi Ngema-Zuma in benefit with the Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation on Saturday 18th August 2018 hosted the 6th Annual Hats, Heels and Bows High Tea. Which continued on its special theme “Men and Women Come Together” to say No the violence against women and children. On this woman’s month, the foundation’s Patron Dr. Ngema-Zuma invited …
8 July 2018 Dr Bongi Ngema-Zuma – Founder and Patron of the Bongi Ngema-Zuma (BNZ) Foundation joined millions of South Africans celebrating Mandela Day by spending time with 70 year old music legend, Lionel Peterson. Lionel is a preacher who has also contributed greatly to the South African arts through his gospel and R&B music. …
THE BONGI NGEMA-ZUMA FOUNDATION (BNZ) DONATED COMPUTERS AT PUTFONTEIN, BENONI.The Founder and Patron of the BNZ Foundation, Dr Bongi Ngema-Zuma embarked on a computer handover at Olivers House Education Centre. The computers were donated to the BNZ foundation by Pinnacle Holdings. It was the first centre that the foundation has donated to in Ekurhuleni. Health screening services …
18 April 2018 THE BONGI NGEMA-ZUMA FOUNDATION (BNZ) HANDED OVER COMPUTERS AT PRETORIA WEST The Founder and Patron of the BNZ Foundation, Dr Bongi Ngema-Zuma embarked on a computer handover to the GetOn Skills Development Centre in Pretoria West, Gauteng. The computers were donated to the BNZ foundation by Pinnacle Holdings. One of the 3 …
Annually, on 24 March its World TB Day. The BNZ Foundation participated and commemorated this significant day on 27 March 2018. Tuberculosis developed frequently in patients with poor diabetes control leading to the double burden of the two diseases among themselves. The theme for 2018 being: “Wanted: Leaders for a Free TB – World”. The day …