Dollie was a ‘brilliant organiser’
THE Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust has paid tribute to Faiez Dollie who died on Friday. He was 55.
Dollie was co-founder of the trust’s sister organisation, the Youth Economic Participation Programme (YEPP), a non-profit organisation which helped to address unemployment by unlocking economic opportunities for young people as well as education, training and learning.
The trust said in a statement: “Mr Dollie was deeply committed to improving the lives of the communities in which he worked on the Cape Flats. He was particularly interested in the development of young people and dedicated his community activism to ensuring that opportunities were created for the youth.”
Dollie was well-known for his role in organising the Second Chance Programme, as well as several instalments of Career Fair, both targeted at the youth.
Trust co-chairperson Achmat Chotia said: “Faiez was an energetic and committed activist who was instrumental in many successful programmes aimed at creating opportunities for the youth. He also worked tirelessly to establish good relationships between our bursary trust and the high schools in Mitchell’s Plain. No task was too big for Faiez, and he never expected a salary.”
Chotia said Dollie was a brilliant organiser who, even when he was gravely ill, still devoted as much time as possible to his community work.
“He will be remembered for his selfless service to our communities. He will be sorely missed and we extend our condolences to his partner, Talia, his family, and all those who loved him,” Chotia said
Dollie was laid to rest on Friday afternoon. He is survived by his partner, Talia Marcus. |