Meet The Team

Franco Bruno

Franco Bruno is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Hizone Investment Group, a position he has held since October 2002. With over two decades at the helm, Giancalro and him diversified the Group into a multi-entity business spanning telecommunications, information services, hospitality and investment activities.

In addition to his executive roles, Franco serves as a Director of the Well, Non Profit organization based in Cape Town that also accommodates the Bread of Life which the Lord inspired me in a beautiful way, we should bring dignity and welcome the homeless as Jesus would, the prodigal son. We welcome them as guests of honor on a daily basis in our facility in long street, I am proud to be able to feed his people.

Founder and CEO

Our Head Pastors & Counselors

Ulrich Strauss

Ulrich Strauss is the visionary founder and director of Freedom Connect. Ulrich has established many rehabilitation centers and support groups across the Western Cape, Gauteng and Namibia.

Pastor & Counselor
Pastor & Counselor

Lurika Strauss

Lurika Strauss is the co-director of Freedom Connect, where she brings a wealth of experience as an internationally accredited life coach. Where she uses her skills and faith to guide those in need.

The rest of our amazing team!

  • Clayton Tourien

    Life Coach | Life Skills | Facilitator

    For the last 10 years, Clayton has devoted to evangelism and restoration within the recovery community. Having overcome addiction himself, he now helps others.

  • Jakes Du Toit

    Counsellor | Therapist | Facilitator

    Member of the Worldwide Fellowship addiction counsellor, and recovering alcoholic with 44 years of sobriety. Passionate now about educating and inspiring others.

  • Kim Walters

    Facilitator ADC

    45 years old and living a transformed life, Kim has been clean from drugs for 8 years and alcohol and cigarettes for 3 years. After serving as a volunteer for 9 months, she is now permanently employed at Alcohol and drug concerns cape, where she leads substance awareness programmes.

  • Pastor Debra Sands

    Pastoral Counsellor | Therapist | Facilitator

    For over 25 years, Pastor Debra has passionately served in ministry equipping individuals and communities to walk in freedom and kingdom purposes.

  • Travis Bernard

    Online Coach | Counsellor

    Certified transformational life coach and Christian counsellor passionate about guiding people through personal growth, faith-based mentorship, and purposeful living.

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