Kopanang Community Trust

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Kopanang Community Trust Kopanang opened its doors in April 2001. A safe place for Women. We are a registered NPO.

Today there are over 50 women on site at Kopanang and 8 at its sister-project, Mpuamalanga. They come together to create artworks and products of beauty, and share faith and community. Kopanang products are original in their design, vibrant in color, African in expression. More than that, they are beautiful, tactile expressions of hope and women's empowerment. In our Kopanang community we gather to create a culture of sustainability and life affirming services for those affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa's townships. What we do

The Kopanang Community Trust provides the following range of services such as:

- Skills training in embroidery and bead-making
- Human resource development
- Computer training
- Outreach programme for sick members
- A weekly art class for the orphans
- Dikeledi ( meaning, long tears) therapy group

Our Products

- Angels and Dolls
- Bags
- Children's Gifts
- Christmas
- Clothing
- Home-ware and Gifts
- Wall Hangings

These design are works of art and a testimony to the human spirit prevailing against continual loss, death, sickness and despair. our products have found a home in may countries, including the USA, UK, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Ireland and Australia.

It's been an exciting and busy week with our partners from Australia (two textile experts) visiting the project and impa...
01/10/2026

It's been an exciting and busy week with our partners from Australia (two textile experts) visiting the project and imparting their knowledge. It's been a vibe.

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day from Kopanang Community Trust! 🇿🇦Today we celebrate the beauty of our diversity, our cultures, our...
24/09/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day from Kopanang Community Trust! 🇿🇦
Today we celebrate the beauty of our diversity, our cultures, our traditions, and the stories that make us who we are. ❤️
May we continue to honour our heritage, embrace one another, and build a stronger community together.
Happy Heritage Day to the Kopanang family! 🌍✨

Nine women have been killed in Ekurhuleni in recent weeks. One of them, Dineo Motapane, was found in Kwa-Thema, a commun...
23/09/2026

Nine women have been killed in Ekurhuleni in recent weeks. One of them, Dineo Motapane, was found in Kwa-Thema, a community that almost half of the women at Kopanang call home.

We remember:
Busisiwe Mahlangu
Itumeleng Kekana
Nomfesane Mjobo
Gracious Nkomo
Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo
Dineo Motapane
Jabulile Ntimba

We also remember the two women whose names have not yet been made public.
We stand with every family mourning a loved one. We stand with all the daughters, mothers, sisters, friends and communities carrying this unbearable loss.

At Kopanang, women work side by side, build friendships and create livelihoods. It is also a space where women can talk openly about their experiences, look out for one another and share practical ways to stay safe. At a time like this, these spaces are essential.

Women should not have to live in fear. Yet fear is the reality many of our women now carry every day.

Please help us keep this sisterhood strong. Support Kopanang through an in-kind donation, a financial contribution, a sales opportunity or any resource that can help our women continue gathering, earning and moving forward together, unafraid.
In honor of her. In solidarity with every woman.

Celebrating Women
09/08/2026

Celebrating Women

Every stitch tells a story. 🌸This striking embroidered artwork combines bold colour, movement, and intricate floral deta...
16/06/2026

Every stitch tells a story. 🌸

This striking embroidered artwork combines bold colour, movement, and intricate floral detail in a beautifully ornate frame. Handmade by one of the women at Kopanang, it transforms thread into storytelling.

🖼️ Statement wall art
🧵 Hand embroidered with care
💛 Supporting local women artisans

Own a piece of handmade South African artistry today at
kopanang.africa

Winter has arrived. Many families live in thin shacks with little insulation or protection from freezing temperatures. T...
12/06/2026

Winter has arrived.
Many families live in thin shacks with little insulation or protection from freezing temperatures. This winter, we are asking our community to help us provide warmth and dignity through our 2026 Blanket Drive.

We welcome:
🧡 Cash donations
🧡 New blankets
🧡 Gently used blankets in good condition

Every contribution makes a difference.

To support the drive please DM us and we will reach out.

Roosters may be too loud for suburban living… but this one is welcome in every home. 🐓Hand embroidered and beautifully f...
11/06/2026

Roosters may be too loud for suburban living… but this one is welcome in every home. 🐓

Hand embroidered and beautifully framed, this artwork celebrates one of South Africa’s most iconic rural symbols without the early morning wake-up calls.

🖼️ Handmade embroidery
💰 R650
💛 Every purchase supports women artisans at Kopanang

Browse more handmade pieces at kopanang.africa

There’s something timeless about slow craftsmanship.This beautifully embroidered spiral cushion cover was handmade by Le...
09/06/2026

There’s something timeless about slow craftsmanship.
This beautifully embroidered spiral cushion cover was handmade by Leti, with every stitch carefully sewn by hand. Inspired by ocean swirls and natural textures, it brings warmth, calm, and artistry into any home.

✨ One-of-a-kind
🧵 Handmade in South Africa
💛 Supporting women artisans in Tsakane
💰 R650

Shop online at kopanang.africa

A statement piece with soul.Hand-embroidered by Kopanang artisan Sophia, this striking safari wall hanging transforms an...
29/05/2026

A statement piece with soul.

Hand-embroidered by Kopanang artisan Sophia, this striking safari wall hanging transforms any space with texture, craftsmanship, and African storytelling.

A study in texture, heritage, and contemporary African design.This hand-embroidered artwork is meticulously crafted by K...
27/05/2026

A study in texture, heritage, and contemporary African design.
This hand-embroidered artwork is meticulously crafted by Kopanang artisans, transforming traditional needlework into a refined statement piece for modern interiors.

Address

23rd Road, Tsakane
Brakpan
1540

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 15:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30
Thursday 09:00 - 15:30
Friday 09:00 - 15:30

Telephone

+27722773290

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