Anton Berkovitz

Anton was appointed Chairman of the Trust in 2008, having been a Trustee since 2003. He became involved when, as a member of Metropolitan Asset Management’s Executive Committee, he took responsibility for Corporate Social Involvement. MetAM had adopted Meulenhof, one of the Foundation’s schools as part of its CSI program.

 He is passionate about education and upliftment, and believes in the saying “to teach a child is more important than being a president of nations”.

 Anton, a Chartered Accountant, is currently Managing Director of Ilanyezi Investment Holdings, which provides business process and technology consulting in the financial services industry. He can be contacted at anton@durbanvilleschoolsfoundation.org or anton.ilanyezi@gmail.com.

  J.F. (Oom Loekie) van Wyk

Oom Loekie has been a Trustee of the Foundation since inception. As a retired Headmaster from one of the schools, he has a wealth of experience which he puts to good use as the executive trustee. He is involved in the implementation of all the Foundation’s projects.

 Oom Loekie is exceptionally well known in all the communities served by the DSF, though hardly anyone knows what the JF in his name represents! He can be contacted on +27 76 731 5841 or at oomloekie@durbanvilleschoolsfoundation.org or oomloekievw@gmail.com

 Peter Inglis

Peter Inglis, of Haw & Inglis, was one of the founders of the Foundation, and its Chairman for a number of years. He is currently retired from the construction industry, and as chairman of the Foundation. He retains his passion for the Foundation, though and is always willing and able to provide guidance to the team.

 He has a number of other interests that keep him busy including an interest in an abalone farm and a wine and olive farm. He is a keen golfer but alas has a very high handicap.

 Anne King

Anne is one of the founder members of the Foundation. As a concerned citizen in the area, she has provided much support to the Trustees.

 Sipho Masinga

Sipho Masinga is a community aware citizen who is involved in various community initiatives. He is an IT project manager by profession, with a Masters degree from Stirling University in Scotland.

 Aside from the DSF, he is also a Trustee of the Isilimela Empowerment Education Foundation and active in church projects.

 Tinus le Roux