Tshepiso Radebe is a dedicated and accomplished professional serving as the Administrator and Deputy Director at Classroom Buddies Organisation. With a passion for education and a commitment to fostering positive change in the field, Tshepiso has carved an impressive path in her academic and professional journey.
Tshepiso’s journey in education began as a qualified Senior Phase and FET teacher, graduating in 2022. Her thirst for knowledge and desire to make a difference in education led her to pursue further academic endeavours. Currently, she is enrolled in the Honours in Curriculum Studies programme at University of Johannesburg and interning as a  Quality Assurer (QA) at a digital institution, where she applies her expertise to ensure the highest standards of educational content and delivery.
Tshepiso’s passion for education extends beyond her professional roles. She has served as a peer health educator in 2018. Later, from 2021 to 2023, she took on the role of a student tutor at the University of Johannesburg, where she shared her knowledge and inspired future educators. Furthermore, Tshepiso extends her tutoring expertise to high school learners, contributing to the growth and development of the next generation. Her unwavering belief is that education is a game changer in transforming lives and positively feeding the young minds of future and upcoming generations. Her goal is to see young people live the lives they have never imagined for themselves and to see them win through and through.

Benie has a degree in BA Humanities from the University of Johannesburg. She is currently registered for BA Honours in Development Studies. As a School Liaison Officer, Benie is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with schools. Her passion revolves around community and family development. She believes that the health of homes determines social stability. Healing households paved the way for community growth, thus making it important to continue this process. 

“Start with the Best, learn from the Best, and Expand Slowly” (McCormack, 1984). Thato is an Inquisitive young man that Aspires to incorporate his ongoing Research, Strategic planning, and Analytic skills to Drive Change in society. Thato has embarked in several Groundwork Projects and Engagements that have granted him an exposure of practically understanding Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Budget and Infrastructure Delivery. Third-year student In the College of Business and Economics (CBE), University of Johannesburg. Led Senior Students of CBE-UJ to a Monitoring & Evaluation Engagement about NDP (Vision 2030) with Director General, DDG’s and Senior Officials of DPME and NPC. The Team constructively critiqued the South African government’s strategic plan towards achieving NDP Vision 2030 and filed a proposition (Policy Brief) that features capacitating research and community engagement in institutions of Higher learning. Appointed Research Assistant by the Young African Institute (YAEI). Admitted as Full-time member by the South African BRICS Youth Forum (SABYA). Edifying BRICS relations from an African perspective with a network of young experts to tackle challenges faced by the Global economy, strengthen linkages, institutional cooperation and people-to-people exchanges within the BRICS and multilateral platforms. 

As a social media manager for Classroom Buddies, Lebogang is responsible for managing the organization’s social media accounts, creating engaging content, and interacting with followers. He is excited to use his communication skills to promote Classroom Buddies and raise awareness about the importance of education for underprivileged children. In his free time, Lebo enjoys reading about logistics and supply chain management, watching documentaries, and playing basketball. He is always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow.

Mr. Christian Kayembe is a PhD candidate at the School of Public Management, Governance, and Public Policy at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a lecturer for industrial policy at the Center for Public Policy and African Studies at the Johannesburg Business School. Mr. Kayembe is the founder and current director of Classroom Buddies Organisation (CBO). He has been nominated for various youth awards such as Contiki’s Second Annual Changemakers 35 Under 35 awards, Powered by Six-Two. Throughout his tenure as the director of CBO, he has worked with various individuals, companies, and volunteers in delivering educational projects to those in need. He is the author of various research articles focusing on the local government in South Africa.