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Seniors’ Department – Esther’s Vision is Restored
70-year-old Esther is a member of Noluthando 1 Seniors' Club. She lives in New Crossroads with her children and grandchildren. Esther was struggling to see because she had cataracts in both her eyes. Everything looked cloudy, and her sight problem worsened in...
Early Childhood Development Training Underway
Siphandla Nkosi Educare Centre was established in 2009 and registered as an NPO in 2011. Principal, Peter Makute, describes how challenging it has been to find the funds to pay staff and buy food and resources to keep the educare running. However, Peter explains that...
Paying homage to Ikamva Labantu’s Founding Mamas
Meet Ikamva Labantu’s extraordinary Founding Mamas: Helen Lieberman, Phumla Ndaba, Martha Makhuna, Vivian Joba, Lulama Sigasana, Geraldine November, Tutu Gcememe, Margaret Ntsila, Thobeka Mapapu, Nobuntu Nkanyuza along with a dear friend of Ikamva Labantu, Loren...
Two Vacancies at Ikamva Labantu! Join the Team
Permanent roles based at our Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Khayelitsha. Please click on the links below to view the job advertisements: ECD Principal: ECD Department Social Auxiliary Worker: Psycho-Social Department Please forward your application by...
Vacancy: Nursing Assistant for Seniors Department
VACANCY CIRCULAR 15/02/2022 NURSING ASSISTANT: SENIORS DEPARTMENT (PERMANENT ROLE BASED AT ENKULULEKWENI WELLNESS CENTRE IN KHAYELITSHA) Ikamva Labantu is a non-profit organisation that works throughout Cape Town’s township communities towards a more just society...
How will you claim your tax deduction in February 2022?
You can choose to be the power behind the work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) - so essential in South Africa today, particularly when it comes to tackling some of our country’s most pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges. Your support can...
Vacancy: Occupational Therapist
VACANCY CIRCULAR 20/01/2022 SUITABLE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING POST OF: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PERMANENT ROLE BASED AT OUR ENKULULEKWENI WELLNESS CENTRE IN KHAYELITSHA) Ikamva Labantu is a non-profit organisation that works...
Celebrating Unity and Equality of People with All Abilities on International Day of Acceptance
Masters in the Making at 2 Knights Chess Academy On Thursday, 20 January 2022, is International Day of Acceptance which focuses on the ethos of love, acceptance, equality, respect and understanding for people of all abilities. The day of observance, created in memory...
Ikamva Design Partners with Yebo Fresh to Create Job Opportunties
According to a recent publication by The World Bank, South Africa’s economy can significantly benefit from entrepreneurs and self-employment in solving the current job crisis post the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. The unimaginable devastation left in the wake of the...
Ikamva Labantu Partners with Izame Zabantu Nature Helpers to curb ocean plastic waste
Solving the problem of plastic pollution entails a concerted global effort, but every endeavour both big and small goes a long way to minimize this scourge. With this in mind, one Cape Town-based venture working hard to remove single-use plastics before they reach the...
Be a Blessing to Others this Festive Season
Investing in our future on Universal Children’s Day
Everyone can play a part in making Universal Children's Day relevant for their communities. Commemorated on 20 November each year, the event offers an entry point to advocate for children's rights worldwide. Prompted by a vision to improve children's welfare and...