50 Fire Extinguishers Donated to Early Childhood Development Centres by FS Systems
“Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth who care for and protect our people.” – Nelson Mandela. In the spirit of Madiba’s legacy and his love and support for the children […]
Ikamva Labantu Receives Mayoral Community Service Awards
Ikamva Labantu is proud to have received two Mayoral Community Service Awards! The awards are for Subcouncil 10 & Subcouncil 16, acknowledging Ikamva Labantu for “providing the many aspects of social support towards the development, nurturing and caring of the community.” “Ikamva Labantu accepts the award on behalf of our communities who have continued to […]
Secure Your Legacy, Through the Ikamva Labantu Endowment Fund
“I believe that every human being has the right to a dignified life.” – Helen Lieberman – It all began in 1963, during the Apartheid regime when a group of courageous activists responded to the unjust and inhumane conditions in South African townships. Out of these initiatives, Ikamva Labantu, meaning “future of the people”, was born. The organisation puts […]
Local Township Heroes are Fending off Hunger for Thousands
“Ikamva Labantu came along and now my community has food. Not only Covid kills, but hunger and stress of not knowing where you will get the next meal kills too” – Mama Aris Gugu Busakwe, Khayelitsha For most township residents, 2020 was a bleak year. In March, the Covid-19 pandemic brought the economy to a […]
Appeal: Change a child’s life
This year has tested our resilience like no other and the COVID-19 emergency continues. We expect the second wave in South Africa to peak in January. Ikamva Labantu is now the third-largest food distributor in the Western Cape. We can reach the most vulnerable and underserved due to our long and trusted history on the […]
World Humanitarian Day 2020
To mark World Humanitarian Day we celebrate, thank and salute all of our staff, community workers and donors with this video tribute showcasing our Covid-19 relief efforts and highlighting the incredible impact we can have when we work together. “Ikamva Labantu’s humanitarian efforts during COVID 19 were devoted to keeping our beloved communities safe, emotionally […]
Ikamva Design
Calling all corporates, virtual event planners and gifting specialists. Self reliance and sustainability are the cornerstones of Ikamva Design and our mission is to create job opportunities for artisans in Cape Town’s townships. We have a beautiful range of handmade, original creations designed to ignite an appreciation of African style, crafting and innovation. From table decor to decorative […]
Meet Matthews Mncedisi Benge…
We honour you, Matthews Mncedisi Benge, for your decades of service! Matthews has been involved with Ikamva since he was a little boy. He is the son of Sophia Benge, one of the original founders of Ikamva Labantu, and is a deeply committed community leader. He goes above and beyond to serve everyone and drives […]
Youth Day 2020
Nomsa is a passionate, driven and joyful woman living in the crime stricken neighbourhood of Delft where gang violence and abuse run rampant. Having grown up under difficult circumstances herself, Nomsa hopes that the story of how she started her educare will provide inspiration to young people who have faced similar challenges growing up. She […]
15 June: United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Caring for seniors is part of our mandate at Ikamva Labantu. The abuse of senior citizens is a pandemic which is not new to the communities we serve. The 21 Ikamva Labantu Seniors Clubs, situated across Cape Town’s township neighbourhoods, provide a safe haven for over 800 seniors during the day, away from the dangers […]