The 35-year-old musician, hailing from Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal, has a long history of supporting students, and this initiative aims to expand his reach and provide crucial financial assistance to those struggling to access education.
Khuzani, known for his hit song "Imbongolo," has personally witnessed the challenges faced by students striving to further their education. He revealed that he receives numerous requests for assistance from students facing financial difficulties, particularly those owing money to NSFAS.
"People have been supporting me over the past 15 years and it's now my turn to help those who need help, especially students," said Khuzani. "I have a lot of emails and SMSes of people asking for help and most of them are students. Some owe NSFAS, so I decided to help. But I can’t help alone. I have started a fundraiser o which residents can contribute."
One of the students Khuzani has previously supported is Dr Nqubeko Langa, a 26-year-old now serving as an intern doctor at Addington Hospital in Durban. Langa's success story exemplifies the transformative impact of Khuzani's commitment to education.
To celebrate his 15-year milestone, Khuzani is hosting a "Blue Nation Festival" at Carnival City on Saturday, 22 March. He told Daily Sun he decided to ask the public to help him so he can help more students.
“The fundraiser will be transparent, and I want to help students access education. I believe it’s essential to support future generations. I wish to do this every year and get to a point where I'll unveil those I've helped,” he said.
Khuzani's commitment extends beyond this year's initiative. He envisions making this an annual endeavour, with the ultimate goal of publicly acknowledging and celebrating the success stories of the students he has supported. His dedication underscores his belief in the power of education to transform lives and build a brighter future for South Africa.
