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Big Bridge Bash 2025: An Afternoon of Friendly Competition and Community Spirit

he third annual Big Bridge Bash brought together 74 enthusiastic players for an enjoyable afternoon of duplicate bridge, hosted as a fundraiser for OLH and organised by Dr. Monika von…

How I joined the path of growth with The Overstrand Learning Hub

Annabé Tredoux’s workshops with the tutors are integral to the entire process of creating a reflective approach to teaching and learning. At the same time as building the tutors’ awareness…

Coffee with Professor John de Gruchy

Over coffee we asked Professor John de Gruchy one of the founder members of HVT/OLH about the origins and original vision that led to what is now the Overstrand Learning…

Why personal and professional development?

Dr Nici Rousseau heads up the PPD programme and she explains the what and why of a Personal and Professional Development (PPD) programme. Two OLH students, Farren Gillon and Nicola…

The bottom line.

Money is a hard-earned commodity that must be spent wisely and Willem Lotter takes this very seriously. Willem, who is one of the three Mancom members, has his finger firmly…

Governance, business support and strategy – in safe hands.

Mike Olivier’s business experience, gained over the past 50 years, enables him to provide professional advice to The Overstrand Learning Hub across the fundamentals of good governance.

Our goodwill ambassador.

Theo Krynauw, known to many in the Overstrand as Uncle Theo of Sparkle Kids, is one of the founding members of the Overstrand Learning Hub. Sharing an abiding concern for…

Academic literacy: Preparing students for the demands of tertiary education.

Most universities have acknowledged the need for Academic Literacy (AL) courses to help students bridge the gap between high school and university so that they have a better chance of…

Don’t let your background dictate what your future will be.

Taiwo has been a tutor at the Hub since its inception and is our youngest tutor, which is not to say that even the oldies haven’t learned from him. Taiwo…

Unity is strength

Google the name, Johan Visser, and your search will reveal the length and breadth of his impressive business career, mostly in the low-cost retailing industry. However, what you will not…

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