Thari Ya Thuto is a Non-Profit Company Established in 2015 and is funded by dividends from Open House Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd (OHMS). The organization is committed to contributing to South Africa's national skills development agenda. One of the ways in which we intend demonstrating this, is by awarding financial assistance in the form of academic bursaries to talented, deserving and previously disadvantaged South African female students. The scope of the academic assistance may vary from year to year, depending on the specific needs of the skills market and availability of funds.
Thari Ya Thuto expects its bursars to maintain high academic standards (Average final exam passes 70%) and exemplary behavioral conduct during their years of study. Should these expectations not be met, the company reserves the right to cancel such bursary immediately.
Thari Ya Thuto bursaries are currently available to underprivileged female students, from Grade 8 to 12, as well as students who are currently pursuing or wish to pursue diplomas, undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications at any recognized South African tertiary institution.
Thari Ya Thuto started with three school female learners in 2016 who have been performing exceptionally well for the past two years with above 70% averages in all their subjects. Two Grade 9 – learners' average was 76% and 81% respectively and our Grade 11 – learner's performance average was 85%. These hardworking learners attending at The High School for Girls Potchefstroom, have been joined by a fourth young lady for 2018 academic year. She started in Grade 8 and her performance average for 2017 was 86%.
Thari Ya Thuto is also involved in the Pads for Pride campaign. A community project at a school in Kanana where we donate sanitary pads every month, to enable these girls to participate in daily activities and not to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
