Our team is diverse in their particular skill sets, and each person is fully committed to V.O.V and to the empowerment of children in the townships.
Voice of the Voiceless 2021 Board Members:
Solomon Staggie
Solomon is a passionate and relentless servant of God.
He was released from prison in 2014, after serving 17 years. In prison, he educated himself and set up educational programs for his fellow inmates. Upon his release he looked for ways to empower and help the communities which inspired his criminal past, which led to the formation of Voice of the Voiceless.
Jason Staggie
Jason is an author, educator and filmmaker. He is a Psychology graduate from the University of Cape Town and a Directing/Screenwriting graduate from Prague Film School.
He has taught in four countries and views it as his duty to inspire and uplift others through his works and various missions.
Chantal Cornelius-Cupido
Chantal is a graduate from CPUT and works for the Department of Health in the dentistry sector.
Having grown up in the township of Hanover Park, Chantal feels a strong affinity to the children in the townships and is an important part of V.O.V.
Cheryl Staggie
Cheryl has worked as an educator for over thirty years - teaching in various townships.
A respected pillar of every community she has taught in, she brings experience, empathy and excellence to Voice of the Voiceless.
Natheem Capaima
Natheem is currently a second year Psychology student at the University of Western Cape.
An aspiring teacher, Natheem is a popular tutor and is much loved by the V.O.V students.
Niklo Staggie
Niklo graduated in 2015 as a medical doctor from the University of Cape Town.
Having lived through many a struggle on his journey, Niklo hopes to help V.O.V inspire and tutor the next crop of professionals from the townships.
Nadine Staggie
Nadine is a law student in her final year.
A hands on, articulate problem solver, Nadine is an indispensable part of V.OV.
Jamie-Lee Cupido
Jamie-Lee is a model and recent matriculant.
She brings a youthful vivacity and sense of know-how to the team.