Orchestra gives the underprivileged hope

When speaking at the launch of the orchestra, managing director of AFA, Rose Tatedi said the orchestra music would help take children off the streets and to avoid alcohol and drug abuse.  She said that the students who will be admitted into Orchestra classes would have to sit for examination and train for arts.  "These classes are set to help them build their confidence," she said.

"We have partnered with Tsholofelo Foundation, since 2008 to give hope to those who have lost hope," Tatedi pointed out.  At the moment the foundation has four orchestra players aged between 11 and 18-years.  These are Adjoa Madiabaso, Motheo Mafoko, Loyiso Zimona, Gaone Moetse and they play recorder, violin, flute and clarinet.