A former World Boxing Champion, Phillip “Time Bomb” Ndou, recently proved that he has an open hand for needy children.

Through his recently established Time Bomb Gymnasium in Muledane near Thohoyandou, Ndou donated teddy bears and pillow cases to poor and vulnerable children of the Litshani vhana vhade ha nne Foundation.

Lishani vhana vhade ha nne is a Tshivenda saying, loosely meaning “let the children come to me” and is the brainchild of Ms Bridget Mamugudubi, who left her paid job at one of the furnishers in Thohoyandou to take care of poor and vulnerable children in her community. The foundation is situated in Muledane and consists of a crèche, small library, day care centre and drop-in centre for more than 200 poor and vulnerable children.

“As I have just started the gymnasium with my business partner, Rudi Prinsloo, we also train young and professional boxers. We never forget, however, to plough back into the communities, especially the young children,” said Ndou.

Mamugudubi was over the moon when Ndou donated the much-needed things. She added that Ndou was very amenable when she requested the donation.