Michaelhouse-Impact Report-2023 (for Jan-Dec 2022)

I grew up in a township in Durban called Clermont. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be afforded the opportunity to attend one of the most beautiful schools in the world situated in the heart of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands. I was a beneficiary of 50% financial aid from Michaelhouse. My parents had applied for financial assistance in faith because they wanted me to receive the best education. By God’s grace, this materialized in 2000 when I started my E-Block year. My brother went on to receive a similar support 10 years after me. As Old Boys, I feel we have a responsibility to ensure that the well-being of Michaelhouse is upheld. The school recently turned 125 years old. We have to ensure that it continues to thrive for another 125 years – producing men of understanding, thought and culture. I would like to give back in any way that I can through financial donations, knowledge sharing, and time. I owe it to those who came before me, to ensure that I excel in my career and place myself in a position to give. As the first Khuzwayo in the family to attend Michaelhouse, I owe it to those after me to commit to leaving a legacy. Years after we leave the school, it must be in a better place than when we found it. I have recently decided to join the Chairman’s Club 1 in recognition of my strong belief in our collective responsibility. Were it not for the contributions made to the Bursary Endowment Trust (MBET) by the members of the Chairman’s Club, I would not have come to Michaelhouse, nor would I be where I am today. Beyond donating, I am committed to helping to find - and where I can, support - boys who come from less privileged backgrounds who have the potential to go on to make a difference in society; to be the positive disrupters of future. I have always dreamt of one day having a Khuzwayo African Heritage Centre. Maybe a Khuzwayo Open Scholarship? Or how about a Khuzwayo Basketball Clinic that sends boys to the NBA? The opportunities are endless. We are limited by our imagination. Only God can make this happen Quis ut Deus Tshediso ‘Teddy’ Khuzwayo (East, 2004) Teddy works in banking. Following successful strints at Investec, Invest Africa and Standard Bank, he is now the Product Head of Client Engagement at Capitec. He is member of the Central Committee of the Old Boys’ Club and hosts regular online chats with Old Boys on the topic of mentoring. He currently lives in Johannesburg with his wife Lindo and two children. His young son is already registered to go to Michaelhouse.

1. Learn more about the Charman’s Club on pages 15 & 40

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