Kefilwe Sibenya

I am a trained birth doula, postpartum care provider, herbalism enthusiast, a supporter of the restoration of indigenous knowledge systems in rural communities and a social entrepreneur. I am passionate about food security and nourishment.

I am the Director of Natures Kraal Birth & Postpartum Services. I have curated postpartum support packages, services and products for the first 40 days. I am also the founder of Botsetse SA. I spend my time volunteering to care for birthing mothers and postnatal recovery support by supplying nutritional meals to women from disadvantaged communities before and after birth.

As part of my social initiatives, I am advocating for the preservation of ancient , traditional practices of birth and the reintroduction of the importance of the confinement period in order to restore knowledge and traditions of the matriarchs in our families and communities, which is where our power originates.

To be a Mamandla Fellow to me means that, I am able to lift up the banner and stand firm on the wings of change, to be part of a transformation that enables me to embrace my uniqueness . I am able to share space and thoughts with women who are driven by the same conviction of driving towards becoming a collective voice for those misunderstood or unheard. Mamandla Fellow programme is an enabler to become, to be equipped to stand for what I needed most in crucial times in my life as a young mother.