WHO: Ithemba Foundation supported by the South African Embassy
WHAT: 2008 Taste of South Africa Fundraiser
WHERE: Former Official Residence of the South African Embassy
3101 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2008, 6-10 pm
The Ithemba Foundation supported by the South African Embassy in Washington will
host their annual Taste of South Africa fundraiser September 13, 2008 at the former
official residence of the Ambassador from 6 to 10 pm. The lavish event will feature Cape
Classics sommelier Zingo Munger pouring South African red and white wines, a silent
auction and live performances will be provided by Mahala Township Jazz Band. Tickets
to the event are $75.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from the ticketed event will benefit Ithemba’s youth
initiatives in South Africa which serves to instill hope by exposing under-privileged
youth to empowering programs. Ithemba, which means “hope” in Xhosa and Zulu – two
of South Africa’s official languages – was chartered in 2002 after several board members
visited South Africa and personally saw the ravaging effects of apartheid. Based in
Washington, D.C., Ithemba is a registered 501c3, non-profit organization.
To cover the event, contact Media Mingle to gain security clearance at 240.476.4324 or
info@media-mingle.com. Ambassador Nhapalo and Ithemba board members will be
available for interviews per request.
For event information, contact ITHEMBA’s Director of Events at 301.627.1224 or email
Ithemba at eventinfo@ithembafoundation.org. Purchase tickets online at:
tosa.ithembafoundation.org. Tickets are discounted when purchasing two or more.