Dan and Rachel Smither

Founder and Executive Director, Co-founder
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In 2007, after ministering to thousands of inner-city children for more than ten years with The Power Company Kids Club Dan and Rachel founded Key of Hope. Dan has a bachelor’s degree in theology from William Tyndale College, and Rachel studied music theory at Oakland University. They have been married since 1995, and have four beautiful daughters.

Nhlakanipho Goba

Senior Programme Manager
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Nhlaka has been assisting in our programs since 2016, making sure all our weekly programs run smoothly and are fun. When he is not at Key of Hope, he spends his time involved in his church, leading evangelism and helping in Sunday School. Nhlaka is married to Sonto and they have two daughters.

Bridget Shange

Senior Finance Manager
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After several encounters with Key of Hope where she lived, Bridget came on staff with us and works in the financial department. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting at the University of Zululand and also has her Postgraduate Certificate in Accounting with the University of Johannesburg. Her work experience ranges from a small audit firm to one of South Africa's top banks.

Sinethemba Mhlamvu

Facilities & Fleet Manager
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First hearing about Key of Hope in 2017 through his local church, Sinethemba joined the Key of Hope staff a few years later. He is committed to keeping our grounds impeccable and our fleet running smoothly. He frequently speaks at conferences at his Home Church. Sinethemba is married to his wife Zenande, and they have one beautiful daughter.