WHAT GUIDES US
Mission
Our Mission
Siyabonga Africa acts against poverty on various levels by addressing the basic needs of disadvantaged people and giving those who can and will, opportunities to become self supported.
Values
Our Values
We choose to serve with
- kindness
- gladness
- excellence
- courage
- significance
Sarah Jane Brink
Carmen Dell
Carol Mabophe
Jacob Legodi
Tshegofatso Legodi
Zanele Yaka
Khosi Sithole
OVER THE PAST YEAR
0
households received
food vouchers
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training courses
offered
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home food-gardens
established
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jobs created
for unemployed
Our History
Early Mission
Partnering with community leaders in the rural and informal settlements on the East Rand, Ronald and Yvonne Dell established feeding schemes, distributed clothing donations and initiated building projects, while providing spiritual upliftment and restoration to families in need.
1984
Christian Praise Centre opens
The Dells started a faith-based organisation – Christian Praise Centre – and opened the doors of their home on a 10 acre piece of land to care for, accommodate and feed the less fortunate and most needy.
1989
Child Care Ministry
A safe haven for abused and neglected mothers with children was established. Later, a crèche and day care was opened to accommodate the children while their unemployed mothers received counselling and training.
1995
Siyabonga Africa registered as NPO
Siyabonga Africa was established to address the skills shortage and job scarcity problem throughout South Africa, and took in the role of Service Provider, being the link between the Sponsor (Corporate South Africa and Government) and the Beneficiary (Fellow NPOs and/or Entrepreneurs).
2004
Entrepreneurial Programmes
Programmes were initiated to create jobs through small business development, e.g. bakeries, egg farms and food gardening.
2007
Food Bank
One of the largest Food Banks in Gauteng, Buyisa Ubuntu Food Bank established in partnership with the Department of Social Development.
2010
Digital Food Vouchers
In response to widespread hunger caused by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, Siyabonga Africa became one of the first non-profits in South Africa to issue SMS Food Vouchers, enabling us to get food to people quickly and safely, wherever they are.
2020
National
Siyabonga Africa's footprint is now national, with projects implemented in every province
2021
Accreditation
Siyabonga Africa' became fully accredited with QCTO for ECD teacher training.
The Siyabonga Africa School of Fashion launched.