Nkele Talifhani Galedzana is a bold, visionary leader from Alexandra Township who has spent her life rewriting the narrative for young people growing up in environments plagued by poverty, addiction, and generational hardship. Through Famship, a movement that supports mothers who have experienced trauma and helps them rekindle relationships
Gugulethu Khumalo is a community builder, motivational speaker, mentor, image consultant, preacher and entrepreneur. Pastor G, as she is popularly known as, serves as an executive director at Family Worship Centre. However, her reach extends well beyond the four walls of the church. This multifaceted leader is known
I am Thando Lelo Nkhoma, a mother, creative, storyteller, herbalist, sacred birth advocate and recently qualified doula. I am the founder of Wombniverse SA, a platform that honors birth stories, teaches, and advocates for women during pregnancy and beyond. Being of service is my greatest calling and I dedicate my time
Pumelela Piko is a social entrepreneur and co-founder of grassroots organisation GQ Mothers’ Club in Gqeberha. The organisation is driven by the aim to give the mothers in the city a voice and support through information, conversations, skills development & training and outreach initiatives. I am so excited to be a Mamandla fellow. I am looking forward to
Loyiso Lindani is a mother, faith-driven leader and founder of the Loyiso Lindani Foundation NPO, which is committed to creating safe spaces for women, adolescent girls and children experiencing homelessness, violence, abandonment, and different forms of trauma to help them heal, grow and thrive. Loyiso is a writer, journalist, published
My name is Sinetemba Bidla and I am based in Dunoon, Cape Town. I am a GBV ambassador and a social auxiliary worker by profession. Currently, I work for Boost Africa Foundation as a team leader in an after-school program called Aftacool. I lead a group of remarkable women who have opened
I am a healthcare facilitator who runs weekly programmes and workshops on antenatal and postnatal care, with a particular focus on the first 1,000 days. I lead a special programme for teenagers and young mothers aimed at education and the prevention of teen pregnancy. My work extends to schools
My name is Lerato Makhavhu, and I currently serve as a training specialist. I’m passionate about empowering individuals through education and development, and I bring that same commitment into my role as a mother, advocate and changemaker. As a mother, I’m deeply involved in creating nurturing, emotionally safe environments for my children
Lungile Gamede is a passionate midwife as well as a reproductive, maternal, child and youth health advocate.
I’m a birth and postpartum doula, and also support deaf birthing moms.