Luvuthando Foundation in Cape Town will play host to a daytime charity event, Luvuthando in Wonderland Charity Brunch and Fashion Show, Saturday 04th June at D’aria Function Venue to raise funds for Luvuthando Youth Centre which will be operating from Gugulethu as at July 2016.

On Saturday 04th June 2016, up and coming and internationally acclaimed musicians and designers will showcase their talents to create a breath-taking township-meets-classical crosser event filled with surprise and wonder, in an Alice in Wonderland themed venue with a township chic feel.

The event is being run by Yolanda Y’awa - a Singer, Motivational Speaker and Fashion Designer who is also the Founder of the Luvuthando Foundation , with the help of a production team comprising of volunteers and local entrepreneurs.   Yolanda, who has been described as the “Flower of Gugulethu”, was inspired to start the youth centre after she saw the need for a creative hub in Gugulethu where she was born and bred, and also where her love for music and arts were honed. The aim of the centre is to keep the township youth engaged after school, especially since the youth are affected by crime, drug and sexual abuse. Yolanda who has been living positively with HIV for over 18 years uses her passion for music and arts to help combat the spread of HIV/AIDS, women and child abuse. Luvuthando, which means “Feel the Love” is inspired by Yolanda’s two sons, Luvuyo and Uthando, who are her reminders daily that, with sharing the love and paying it forward, so many people’s lives can be changed for the better.

We are working with five up and coming designers whom are third year Fashion students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to be volunteers and mentors at the centre. They will also showcase their works alongside Y’awa International Imprint_za; Sis & Bro; Lulu K Designs and Mambona Hat Designs amongst others.

The event will be a 4-hour event commencing from 11am to 3pm and will be hosted by the talented Katlego Maboe . Activities will include a live auction; Motivational Speaking from influential personalities living positively with HIV/AIDS; Poetry; Fashion Show and live entertainment.

Live performances will include the Yolanda Y’awa, SterlingEQ * South Africa’s SAMA Award-winning instrumental supergroup, the acclaimed soprano Magdalene Minnaar alongside the very talented dramatic tenor and opera singer Mpendulo Yawa, from the Gugulethu Tenors.

Mpendulo Yawa, who is a Gugulethu-born singer/songwriter is described as  Pavarotti meets Josh Groban meets Barry White - and is fast putting his mark on the crossover classical scene which the world continues to love and support.

Also performing, is the classical-crossover singer Dax Peacock who is making his mark as a young charismatic singer.  He will share the stage with other talented groups like Imbube Singers and many more. Guests can also look forward to lucky draws, live auction, fine food and also have an opportunity to purchase some of the designers’ work together with engaging in fun-filled activities.

Hair, make-up and nail stations will also be on hand to freshen up, or for a R5 donation a heart motif can be added to your nail or cheek.

General admission tickets are on sale for R100 through www.quicket.co.za.Limited VIP tickets are on sale at R350 per ticket which include an adven

turous music-filled shuttle service from Cape Town CBD and Bellville, prime seating, complimentary food and drinks in the elegant VIP lounge. Tables of 10 VIP tickets are sold at R3000.

If you’re interested in VIP tickets, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Doors open at 10h30. Beverages, meals, arts and crafts will be on sale. So grab a friend (or another nine to make-up a table), frock up and prepare to enjoy a fantastic afternoon for this wonderful charity.

Twitter: @LuvuthandoY
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luvuthandoyouthcentre
Instagram: luv_youthcentre OR #luv_in_wonderland

Ticket Sales link: http://qkt.io/luvinwonderland
For more info on Yolanda Y’awa, visit http://yolandayawa.webs.com