Cabanga Conference Centre

Northriding

Set amid beautiful indigenous gardens only 20minutes from Sandton City, Cabanga is a multi-award winning conference facility and function venue that hosts top-class events - every time. We’re consistently rated as one of the top conference venues in Johannesburg and South Africa for three main reasons: we provide professional, caring service, offer top-quality facilities with garden views, serving wholesome, tasty food that is classy without being fussy.

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Xolani Zicwele - MENtor
 

Xolani is a multi-faceted finance professional and a qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in auditing and finance ranging from different industries in the Mining, Energy, Investments and finance, Transport, Communications, Media, and Leisure, amongst others.

His experience in auditing and finance is a strong foundation of his ideas of proper governance, financial management, and compliance.

Xolani is passionate about serving the interest of others and has committed his efforts to protecting these interests and adding a unique value that enables and empowers, which is why he left private sector work for the public sector. His vision is to see all people liberated from hindrances of being.

Xolani is an unwavering disciple of Christ; a husband and father to 2 two beautiful girls; a brother, a Thinker; a Muso; a movie buff, and a buccaneer, amongst others.

Michael Moore - MENtor

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'Uncle Michael' is one of our trusted Mentors with a heart of gold, he is an Industrial Designer by trade and a caring animal lover as well as being one of our most vocal advocates! He was born in Kenya, grew up on a dairy farm in KwaZulu-Natal and now lives in Johannesburg. 

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Michael is our 'arts & crafts' person and his creative energy is always a great resource on rainy days at camp.

Marinus de Kok - MENtor

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Originally from the town of Vereeniging, I moved to Cape Town with my folks at a very young age. I matriculated here and then went on to study Industrial Psychology at Stellenbosch University. My spare time was spent mainly making music, in music ministry, or working for my father at his service station.  I completed my Master's degree in Industrial Psychology, with the focus of my research on remedying unemployment through affirmative development. 

At home I am married for four years to the sweetest woman you can imagine. My wife and I are known as "the love birds." She is a teacher by profession and her name is Yvette. We are expecting our first (a little girl) this year and we are very excited.

I have seen what fatherlessness is causing in our society. I believe it to be central to so many problems in the world, particularly violence against women - which upsets me deeply. I have seen what a good father looks like through what my own dad is, and has been, for me. Furthermore, so many caring older male figures have guided and supported me in my life - without whom, I would not be where I am today. 

Cavin Smit - MENtor

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Aged 26 years, born in Namibia (Usakos) and resides in Kalbaskraal in the Western Cape. His number one priority is God for the reason that he has always been the answer to all his life problems. Cavin loves making friends, cooking, reading and swimming, and has a great passion working with kids.

Tim Ross - Regional Character & MENtor

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Tim grew up in Johannesburg before pursuing forestry as a career at the University of Stellenbosch – mostly to avoid the traffic and pursue fly-fishing and enjoy great coffee!  Forestry has enabled him to live in some beautiful places locally and travel to breathtaking vistas around the globe. 

He currently works for an East African based forestry company and often travels to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, and less exotic destinations like Zimbabwe.

Tim married up – an industrial engineer in the forestry sector – and lives in Pretoria with his amazing wife, son and daughter.  Growing up without a dad, but surrounded by capable MENtors, having a son of his own, and seeing the impact of absent dad’s through his travels, has given Tim a burning desire and passion for fathering and sons. 

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By partnering with TCC, Tim hopes to raise men that will live pure, speak truth, drink great coffee, act justly, read Lord of the Rings, right wrong, catch big fish, walk humbly, hike far, love hard, stand strong and honour the king!

Bradlee Tyack - MENtor

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Bradlee was born and grew up in Alberton. After matriculating he studied Marketing Management. He then joined Bonfiglioli in 2013 as an Internal Sales. And now he is currently an Operations Coordinator. He was a Sunday school Superintendent at the Methodist church.

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He once attended a Camp in Port Shepstone called D-Camp where he ran a workshop encouraging children to speak about absent fathers. He called it “Who’s your daddy” . Bradlee is always involved in mission trips. Every December he helps put together a Christmas party for the underprivileged in Polopark.

His mission is to change one child’s life at a time starting with his adopted 4 year old son.

RESPECT...

how to give it and earn it!

In November we talk about respect. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 5 page document covering 5 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

SELF-DISCIPLINE...

as a key to unlocking personal potential

In October we talk about self-discipline. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 5 page document covering 5 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

BEING A PROTECTOR...

of others and especially of yourself...

In September we talk about being a protector. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 5 page document covering 5 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

HONESTY...

what it is and why it matters

In August we talk about honesty. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 5 page document covering 5 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

KINDNESS to...

myself, my mom, others and the environment

In July we talk about kindness. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 4 page document covering 4 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

COURAGE...

with myself, others, my family and God

In June we talk about courage. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 6 page document covering 6 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

RELATIONSHIPS...

with myself, others, my family and God

In May we talk about relationships. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 6 page document covering 6 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT...

Understanding how to manage conflict

In April we talk about managing conflict. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 6 page document covering 6 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 5 page document covering 5 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk

KNOW WHO YOU ARE...

Who am I?

In February we talk about understanding who you are. To download the full month’s curriculum, click the MONTH button above. Or download the Talk Topic guide separately below:

Includes a brief summary of the weekly talk topics and key messages to be included

Includes a 6 page document covering 6 weeks talk topics - included a brief summary of each talk