About us
Who are we?
We are a Non-Profit Organisation that seeks to intervene in socio-economic issues facing the community of Mqanduli and its surroundings.
Our Mission
The Nozizwe Foundation is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for the socio-economic challenges the Mqanduli Community faces. We are committed to empowering individuals with skills, recognizing unpaid labor, fostering educational access, and nurturing the leadership potential of the youth.
Our Vision
We envision a Mqanduli community where a socio-economic disparities are minimized and where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a collective upward trajectory.
Our Team
Lusanda Madikane
ChairpersonLusanda Madikane is from Mqanduli in a village called "Wilo”. She is an academic excelling individual who possess outstanding leadership skills. She recently graduated her degree in communication studies with a distinction and is enrolled for her honours degree in communication science.Lusanda has a dream of attaining a PhD and changing the storyline in her family and eventually impacting the world. She is likewise one of the outstanding emerging leaders. She is also the founder and chairperson of The Nozizwe Foundation with a clear vision to serve the world,particulary rural disadvantaged communities. Lusanda identifies herself as a spiritually grounded child of the soil, an activist and an academic.
Bonelwa Nogqaza
Deputy ChairpersonBonelwa Nogqaza is originally from Mqanduli in a village called "Luthubeni”. She is an academically focused intellect with an honours degree in Sociology and is currently completing her MA in Sociology.Bonelwa wants to pursue her PhD in policy studies and has a dream of becoming a policy analyst/policy maker. As the first graduate in her village, she has a dream of imparting the knowledge she has and break generational impossibilities in her family and the community. At Nozizwe Foundation she serves as the Deputy Chairperson who oversees the overall running of the organisation. Outside her formal activities Bonelwa finds interest in scriptwriting.
Onke Cetywayo
SecretaryOnke Cetywayo is from Mqanduli in a village called "Mbozisa”. He is a passionate, determined intellect with an honours degree in computer science and is seeking to perSue his MA in Internet of Things (IOT).Onke has a dream of becoming a PhD holder in the field of science. He is a well organised gentleman serving as the secretary of Nozizwe Foundation. He oversees the administration of the organisation and ensures that the organisation runs smooth. He possess exceptional leadership skills and is an open minded person. Outside his formal activities he finds amusement in swimming and hiking.
Abulele Jebese
TreasureAbulele Jebese is from Mqanduli in a village called "Wilo”. She is an academically determined intellect currently enrolled for a social science degree. Abulele is passionate about success and strives to change the narrate in her family and the broader community. She is motivated by the struggles she grew up under and wish to be a role model to those coming after her. She has a dream of attaining her PhD within the social sciences. At Nozizwe she serves as the treasure who oversees the financial administration of the organisation and also contributes to other dimension of the organisation. Outside her formal activities Abulele does beadwork ranging from hand bangles to necklaces.
Siphosethu Mejini
CouncilSiphosethu Mejini is from in Mqanduli in a village called "Mbozisa”. He is enthusiastic about construction related matters and holds a qualification in Business Administration.Siphosethu received his honours in Business Administration and next year enrolling for his MBA. He has a dream of furthering his studies to a PhD level in the business related field. He is a passionate, resilient gentleman who is business minded, this draws from his formative years in school when he used to sell sweets and other products. At Nozizwe he serves as the council of the organisation who oversees the overall structure of the organisation .Outside his formal activities Siphosethu is an award winning athlete who cycles and teaches others how to cycle.
Oyintando Mbonani
Fundraising OfficerOyintando Mbonani, hailing from Mncwasa village in Mqanduli, is a driven and ambitious individual who is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws Degree . As Fundraising officer at Nozizwe Foundation, she plays the role of securing resources to support the organisation's mission. With a a strong sense of community and social responsibility, she is committed to making a positive impact.
Mihle Mwelase
Event Coordinator.....
Zukile Bunzi
Community Engagement Officer.....
Events
2025 planned events
For donations or support and more details please Contact: Ms L Madikane Cell: 081 299 8447 |
Email: madikanel@thenozizwefoundation.co.za or thenozizwefoundation@gmail.com
Event list
Back to school campaign (Jan - Mar 2025)
Triathlon Hole in the Wall (TBA)
University applications and NSFAS (April 2025)
Academic Awards (TBA)
GBV/Men’s conference (TBA)
Christmas lunch (December 2025)
The Nozizwe Foundation Christmas Lunch Occured
Date: 25th December 2024 | Venue: Mqanduli, Mncwasa Community Hall
Contact: Ms L Madikane Cell: 081 299 8447 | Email: madikanel@thenozizwefoundation.co.za or thenozizwefoundation@gmail.com
The Nozizwe Foundation 16 Days of Activism Occured
Date: 27th November 2024 | Venue: Online, google meet
Contact: Ms L Madikane Cell: 081 299 8447 | Email: madikanel@thenozizwefoundation.co.za or thenozizwefoundation@gmail.com
Guests
Name: Siphosethu Mejini (Youth leader)
Name: Baphilise Manduluka (News Anchor)
Name: Yanga Mgonana (Youth leader)
Name: Inako Mateza (Indoni Miss Cultural SA)
Name: Lusanda Nozizwe Madikane (TNF Founder)
The Nozizwe Foundation Skills Development Workshop Postponed
Date: 17 May 2024 | Venue: Mqanduli, Mncwasa Community Hall
Contact: Ms L Madikane Cell: 081 299 8447 | Email: madikanel@thenozizwefoundation.co.za or thenozizwefoundation@gmail.com
The Nozizwe Foundation Christmas Lunch
Date: 25 December 2023 | Venue: Mncwasa Community Hall
Contact: Ms L Madikane Cell: 081 299 8447 | Email: madikanel@thenozizwefoundation.co.za
Partners
This section displays all the The Noizizwe Foundation Partners and Sponsors.
We currently have no sponsor or partners' information to display at the moment. Would you like to become one of our Sponsors? Fill in the form below in the CONTACT section or give us a call at C: 081 299 8447 Ms L Madikane, email: madikanel@thenozizwefoundation.co.za
Contact Us
Our Address
12 Main Street, Mqanduli,
Eeastern Cape, SA 5080
Email Us
madikanel@thenozizwefoundation.co.za
bonelwan@thenozizwefoundation.co.za
Call Us
081 299 8447
078 767 0667