This Honorary Doctorate from the University of South Africa is a sincere dedication to the village boys and girls who grew up without hope but carried dreams in their hearts. It recognizes the compassionate work of non-profit and non-government organizations that support the
1. Mkhulu Thabethe had been staying in a dilapidated shack with no windows and doors for over 30 years. Mkhulu’s shack had no electricity, water and most importantly he did not have a toilet and therefore used the neighboring tarven’s toilet. Today we gifted him with a new home
4. The next time I see her, she will be receiving keys to her new home and owning her first business of supplying water to in her community. I personally look forward to witnessing what will be a new beginning filled with hope for this woman who once had no hope for the future.
I have committed to visit Mkhulu within the next 24 hours. The first action we will take is to demolish this unsafe structure and move him to a temporary home. Will will build Mkhulu Joseph a new home.
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The Mngomeni family of 22 lived in a dilapidated structure for almost 30 Years. They were regarded as the poorest in their community. This is how we changed their lives in less than 7 weeks.
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3. I am pleased to announce that the team has once again delivered on this promise as we finally handed over the house to the family. The two bedroom house comes fully furnished, with a separate kitchen and dining room. We also installed a septic tank to and Water Tank.
3. After only 4 weeks, we handover a fully furnished 2 bedroom house, with a kitchen, a lounge and a bathroom.Meida recently underwent a successful surgery for a rare cancer of the chin, a condition which made it difficult for her to find employment.
Mkhulu Joseph says he is happy with this temporary arrangement. We are not. In less than 8 weeks, we will give him keys to a new and safe home.
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4 weeks ago, we visited the Singwane brothers who have lost both their parents and have been living in an unsafe shack. We will give the kids a new home in a few hours…
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“Good Morning” from Gogo Maphumulo. She is 80 years old & had lost everything during the KZN Floods. She lived in a mud house when we met her 5 weeks ago. Today she owns one of the most beautiful homes in her neighborhood.May God continue to protect her
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110-yr-old Kenaope Mosidi is being evicted from a home she has been living in with her granddaughter in Meadowlands. The man in red t-shirt Joel Moalusi says he bought the house from the granny's other granddaughter for 350 000 and has an eviction notice.
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Christmas can be a difficult time for the most vulnerable in our communities, and this year would have been even tougher for hundreds of families in the community of Thulamela Municipality in the Vembe District, Limpopo.
2. For Koko’s safety & health, we have reached out to both parties & requested that we intervene jointly with
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. Having confirmed that Koko has a marital home in Rustenburg, where she has lived for most of her life, we ve made arrangements to facilitate her return there
As we enjoy The last Supper with Gogo Maphumulo in her old delapitated structure. Gogo ‘s new home is one of the most beautiful houses in her neighborhood. May God be with her. 🙏🏽
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I want to build safe homes for our grandmothers & grandfathers. I want those living with disabilities to know that I think of them all the time. I want to comfort the homeless & children growing up with no parents. In me they must all know they have a SON, a BROTHER & a FATHER.
3. CMF donated a fully furnished home to Dr Mukwevho which has a view of the Nandoni Dam. The 250 Square Meter 4 bedroom home is on a 10000 Square Meter land. It has 2 different lounges, kitchen, guest toilet, kitchen and a single garage. The home came with electricity and water.
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
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The Mandela Family, Gauteng Provincial Government, and Collen Mashawana Foundation have joined forces in a special collaboration to refurbish the former residence of President Nelson Mandela, transforming it into a museum as a tribute to Madiba.
Please introduce me to anyone who is homeless & is either an elderly (over 80 years), a child-headed family or living with a disability. Should anyone be aware of any community that has no access to water, please contact me. My colleagues & I would like to pay them a visit.
I want to build Infrastructure in under developed communities, supply electricity, water & sanitation for those who are still waiting for basic services. I want to build homes for those living in shacks . I want access to 24 hours health care & free education for the destitute.
“If you want to see how rich you are, close your eyes and count how many things you have that money can’t buy” I am blessed to call this soldiers my brothers
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Today, we presented MaBhengu with a beautiful 2-bedroom home after her family’s original residence was washed away by floods 5 years ago. Since then, MaBhengu and her children have been moving between neighbors without a permanent place to call home. Dr. David Masondo identified
Gogo Maphumulo and I spent some time five weeks ago jotting down ideas of her dream home. I remember her thinking it’s completely impossible. Her “impossible” will be a reality in a few hours when I will finally hold her hand into her very own new dream home!
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Have just been a victim of Armed Robery on Bryanston Drive, Sandton. They took all my belongings but thank God I am safe. Please help should you see a blue Audi S3 (HX 83..GP).
The Chauke Family’s new house consists of 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and proper sanitation turning the two mud houses into a distant memory. The home we donated comes fully furnished.
This moment of my life feels the same way it felt 21 years ago when I relocated from Venda to Hillbrow / Johannesburg. I was this hungry then. May God lead me as I grow my wings in the Middle East. Yehova ndi Khosi.
4. The neighbours came in numbers to witness this monumental moment for Gogo and were also gifted with blankets. We had lunch in Gogo’s new home and it was such a fulfilling experience to see Gogo’s “impossible” become POSSIBLE.
I commend the grandchildren of former President Nelson Mandela for their generous gesture in partnering with the Collen Mashawana Foundation to protect and preserve Madiba’s Legacy. The restoration of this home to its former glory has now commenced. Yehova ndi Khosi 🙏🏽
Na sa lipfela uvhudzwani ni do li pfela vhulaloni. My mpinchi mponcho van toeka Mushavhi na Mufumakadzi wawe.
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It's difficult to put into words the overwhelming emotions that come with receiving a home from a stranger, as this is a blessing I have never before experienced. May God continue to watch over and protect Gogo Sakhele.
Our thoughts and prayers are with The Phalane family, who experienced a devastating loss on May 11, 2024, when Ditebogo Phalane was hijacked in Soshanguve Block UU. Tragically, his 5-year-old son, Ditebogo Junior, was fatally shot during the incident. Wishing you strength and
The next time I see Meida, she will be receiving keys to her new home and owning her first business of supplying water in her community. I personally look forward to witnessing what will be a new beginning filled with hope for this woman who once had no hope for the future.