At school, James Urdang a troublemaking underachiever. Diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia at an early age, few could have imagined he’d go on to found Education Africa, an organisation that has helped educate thousands of young black South Africans. Mentored by Walter Sisulu, entrusted by Nelson Mandela and supported by Helen Suzman and Dr Aggrey Klaaste − former Editor-in-Chief of The Sowetan – who became the organisation’s first chairman in 1992 − James, driven by determination and sheer audacity, made his dream a reality. Until one day it all came crashing down as he faced a gruelling battle to save his NPO, Education Africa, from a hostile takeover by executives from a global financial institution.
