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"David Poonyane"

David Poonyane also known as Apostle David Poonyane is a South African apostolic, minister and philanthropist. He is the founder and General Overseer of the Roadmap Ministry International located in Bloemfontein, old Thaba Nchu Road, Bloemspruit, South Africa. (Roadmap Ministry International, www.RoadmapMinistry,org Retrieved 25 February 2024). He is also the founder of the David Poonyane Foundation.

"Early Life and Education"

David Poonyane was born on the December 17, 1979, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. David grew up in a family of traditional non-Christian believers, raised by his mother and stepfather. He grew up confused, not able to choose between right and wrong. David grew up with a sense of righteousness that led him to seek a connection with God since an early age. He attended a various primary and high schools in Bloemfontein, Botshabelo and Tweespruit, namely Morafe Primary School, Sechaba se Maketse Primary School and Unicorn Primary School respectively. After completing high school years at Navilsig High School and Louis Botha Technical High School, he felt a deep longing to understand the purpose of life and what lies beyond death.

"Calling and Ministry"

On December 31, 2001, the Holy Spirit had entered his life, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life. After this encounter David Poonyane received the opportunity to submit and learn from a great Prophet and General of God, TB Joshua. He spent a significant amount of time at the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) in Nigeria after returning to Bloemfontein South Africa to establish the Roadmap Ministry International on 24 September 2008. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSUEigmVlw)

A ministry which initially started off with David Poonyane, his wife and another church member. The Roadmap Ministry has since grown in multitudes and has expanded its social media presence through its Youtube channel, Facebook, Instagram, X and Tik Tok pages. David Poonyane also composed a number of songs comprised in an album called The Roadmap which can be found on all streaming platforms.

"Personal Life"

David is married to Ebenezer Poonyane and together they have four children.

"Philanthropy"

David Poonyane established the David Poonyane foundation with the clear God given vision to fund deserving university and school students who prove themselves as the best academic achievers. Thus far, the David Poonyane foundation is funding the following organizations:

• The Sunflower children’s hospice (https://patchsa.org/sunflower-childrens-hospice-in-bloemfontein/) in Bloemfontein, South Africa

• Lebone Village (https://www.lebonevillage.com/ ) orphanage home in Bloemfontein

• Coega⦁	 Door hope (http://www.neia-ev.de/coega-door-of-hope-en/) children’s home in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

• Bartemia⦁	 School for the Deaf (http://bartimeaschool.co.za/) in Thaba Nchu, South Africa

⦁	Lulu's Light of Hope in Bloemfontein, South Africa ⦁	Olesego Place of Safety in Bloemfontein, South Africa

The David Poonyane foundation puts great emphasis on giving and has also funded deserving students from the following educational institutions: AFDA, Eagle Flight Academy CC Bloemfontein (https://eagleflight.co.za/), Mach1 Aviation Academy (https://www.mach1aviation.co.za/), The Art of Documentary (The Most Comprehensive Online Film Making Academy) (https://theartofdocumentary.com/)

Born: David Poonyane, December 17, 1979

Nationality: South African

Occupations: Apostle, Philanthropist

Spouse: Ebenezer Poonyane

Children: 4

Website: www.RoadmapMinistry,org

www.RoadmapMinistry,org, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxd0OMTnuZX2BzDmIbn2k1g, https://web.facebook.com/roadmapministry/?_rdc=1&_rdr, https://www.instagram.com/roadmapministry/, youtube.com/@RoadmapTV, https://patchsa.org/sunflower-childrens-hospice-in-bloemfontein, https://www.lebonevillage.com/, http://www.neia-ev.de/coega-door-of-hope-en/, http://bartimeaschool.co.za/