information and contact details about the foundation 


Nkosi’s Haven Board

Gail JohnsonFounding Director
Judi NwokediChairperson
Humphrey BirkenstockMedia Advisor
Derek PostmusAdvertising
Manini MkhabelaYouth Development/Secretary
Carol DyantyiFounding Director – Ikageng
Dolorah FredericksPastor
Dick ScanlanartsINSIDEOUT (USA member)
 Jack ChirwaPastor 
June ThomasSheriff (Johannesburg South)
Lawyers
Edward NathanLawyers – Pro Bono

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