Emmanuel Taban Foundation

29/07/2026

The Emmanuel Taban foundation congratulates one of our former students, Tshaamano Mabuba on her recent achievements and all she is doing to give back to students and learners across many different schools.

Tshaamano, who successfully completed her BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics with the University of London, was recently nominated for a The 702 Small Business awards in partnership with MTN. Her edtech company, Buddy Learning, focuses on making quality education more accessible.

Buddy Learning has now reached over 8000 learners and has 70 tutors working across its network. They have also developed BuddyAI, a 24 hour Watssap-based tutor, thereby increasing access to learner support.

As an organisation, we are incredibly proud of Tshaamano, for all that she has achieved and the work that her business does, using technology to make education and tutoring more accessible to more learners. May she go from strength to strength!

Tshaamano has also received many accolades for her work, including:

* Mastercard Foundation Injini EdTech Fellowship Fellow, 2026
* V***e Clicquot Bold Woman Awards Finalist, 2026
* Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Fellow 2026
* Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist, 2026
* Africa Tech Festival Female Innovator of the Year - Top 3, 2025
* SAFT Awards Youth Entrepreneur Winner, 2025
* SAB Innovation Awards Foundation Finalist, 2025
* Visa STEM is Everywhere Incubator Winner, 2025
* Women in Tech Global Awards - Community Impact Recognition, 2025
* Beyond Awards ESG Finalist, 2025

14/05/2026

The Emmanuel Taban Foundation Student and Family Introduction Session

We recently held our student and family introduction morning where students, their families as well school representatives engaged in a relaxed environment where a wonderful meal was shared.

Mr. Peter Ross, board member and former deputy principal at Jeppe High School for Boys, shared how his paths crossed with Dr EM Taban, many years ago when Emmanuel first arrived at the Jeppe School. Dr Taban also shared his journey and the importance of education in the lives of young people while Mrs. Motheo Phalatse-Taban spoke on the work that the foundation has been involved in, thus far. She elaborated on the partnership between the Taban Foundation and the Sebenzeni for South Africa organisation, which is based in Faedo, Italy and was founded in memory of the late Bishop Giuseppe Sandri. This partnership has further expanded the reach of our work as we were able to take on two more students, Amantle Kgatitsoe and Uzziel Mcedane. She also shared updates on our past students, many of whom have gone on to study at institutions of higher learning, across the country.

Read the full article on our website:

https://emmanueltabanfoundation.org/student-and-family-introduction-session/

02/04/2026

This Business Book Club session reminded us that some stories do more than inspire they shift perspective.

A sincere thank you to our members and attendees for engaging so thoughtfully and making the discussion meaningful.

And a special thank you to Dr Emmanuel Malish Taban for sharing the powerful story behind 📚 The Boy Who Never Gave Up a journey of resilience, purpose, and the decision to keep going, even in the face of adversity.

Your story is a reminder that where we begin does not define where we can go.

We look forward to many more conversations that challenge, inspire, and connect us.

-Career-Club-Africa

28/03/2026

12/01/2026

From Italy to Mpumalanga ...

A Legacy of Love Sparks Life-Changing Scholarships for South African Youth

A powerful international partnership—rooted in compassion, sacrifice, and an extraordinary human story—is set to transform the lives of young South Africans.

The Dr Emmanuel Taban Foundation has announced a landmark collaboration with Sebenzeni ODV, a respected Italian volunteer organisation based in Faedo, in the Trentino region of Italy. This historic alliance gives birth to two prestigious new scholarships aimed at uplifting and educating young people in Mpumalanga and beyond.

But this is far more than a funding announcement. It is a story of destiny, gratitude, and legacy.

Read the full article on our website:

https://emmanueltabanfoundation.org/from-italy-to-mpumalanga/

18/07/2025

On this Nelson Mandela International Day, we are delighted to announce our partnership with the skills development project in Skirlek in the east of Pretoria. Headed by sister Ida Colombo, the project aims to train women in skills such a crochet and beadwork and has recently added soap making as an additional skill. In this blog post, sister Ida shares more about the project.

Dr EM Taban

Read the full article on our website:

https://emmanueltabanfoundation.org/comboni-missionary-presence-in-skirlek/

22/05/2025

Dr EM Taban recently had the honour of addressing the International Society of Travel Medicine ISTM CISTM19 conference in New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States.

He shared his story about his journey from South Sudan to South Africa as a refugee and this resonated with the audience as many of them are providers of migrant health services.

It was an enriching experience, interacting with colleagues from across the globe and he was truly honoured by this invitation.

01/05/2025

I’m truly honored to be speaking at the International Travel Medicine Conference in New Orleans on the 15th of May at 11:15 AM.

I will be sharing a 45-minute keynote on my personal journey — "The Boy Who Never Gave Up" — a story of resilience, purpose, and transformation.

Ahead of my talk, my book "The Boy Who Never Gave Up" will be available for sale and display on the 13th and 14th of May at the conference.

Grateful for this opportunity to connect with global leaders in travel and tropical medicine, and to reflect on the power of perseverance across borders and disciplines.

Dr EM Taban Emmanuel MalishTaban Taban

16/04/2025

We welcome Terry-Leigh, one of our scholarships for 2025 ...

Terry-Leigh is a bright and determined young lady who has faced difficult circumstances in her childhood but has risen above them to achieve outstanding results in her primary school education. Having experienced a delay in the early stages of her education, due to a missed visual impairment, she quickly caught up academically and rose to become the top academic achiever in grade 6.

https://emmanueltabanfoundation.org/projects/terry-leigh-halliday/