MSC Cruises, Ukuthemba Foundation partner for a good cause

A finalist on the BBC's 'The Voice UK' 2014, Nomakhosi worked with Will.i.am, Kylie Minogue and numerous other big name artists. The 23-year-old Nomakhosi also received rave reviews last year following her performance at Ukuthemba's London event hosted by Graham Norton.

From Johannesburg, Nomakhosi's strong gospel background informs her powerful vocals and immaculate technique, natural gifts she has carefully honed in her years as a musician.

In addition, MSC Cruises will treat guests to a cocktail reception followed by a sumptuous four-course lunch, superb Italian wine, an auction and a raffle, featuring items such as business class flights, Wimbledon debenture tickets, MSC Cruise holidays, safaris, art and jewellery.

A safe place to call home

MSC Cruises South Africa CEO Daphne Osborne said: "The Ukuthemba Foundation works to ensure badly disadvantaged South African children and babies have a safe place to call home. Ukuthemba's mission resonates strongly with the values of MSC Cruises, a family-owned, family-friendly company that cares deeply about children's rights around the world."

Kim Killeen, Chair of the Ukuthemba Foundation said: "It's great watching people become animated during the auction, composed bidding descends into a bidding frenzy when the stakes are high. It's a lot of fun and 100% of the proceeds goes straight to the children; everyone's a winner!"

She added: "We endeavour to help children and ensure that during their passage into adulthood they get the protection and care that are their rights. This work will ultimately lead to a more prosperous and peaceful South Africa."

Now in its sixth year, the fundraiser has become a regular fixture in the agendas of many magnanimous South Africans, from Johannesburg to Cape Town. This year, guests are invited to bring their children on board to experience MSC's Junior Club, where they will enjoy lunch and an afternoon of great entertainment while their parents are wining, dining and bidding.

A good cause

All proceeds from ticket sales and the auction will go to Ukuthemba Foundation, a Cape Town based organisation which provides safe and loving home environments for abandoned and abused children and orphans.

Tickets are available at R1200 per adult and R250 per a child. To make your booking, contact gro.abmehtuku@assiram.

For more, go to www.ukuthemba.org.