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ILB provides educational support, skills development and community development programmes in Cape Town and Tarkastad.🇿🇦

The ultimate mission of ILB is to transform the township of Crossroads and surrounding townships, from being the murder capitals and high crime rating townships to being a place of peace, a place where kids have access to quality education, and a place where the out of school youth are equipped with soft and hard skills. The tools of transformation in this vision is education, skills development a

nd employment creation for the youth and adults of Crossroads and its neighbouring townships. The inspiration behind the founding of Ikamva Labantwana Bethu was due to the sad death of the Founder’s brother, Julian Mxhonywa, who was murdered on the streets of Crossroads Township on 16 December 2003, during the Public Day of Reconciliation. Instead of Siviwe Dlukwana turning his back on the community, he saw an opportunity and a vision - to change the community of Crossroads and other similar communities for the better.

24/08/2026

✨A Week of Reflection, Collaboration, and Visioning for the Future ✨

Our recent strategic planning session held in Makhanda, Eastern Cape with the Ikamva Labantwana Bethu leadership team and Board was far more than a strategy workshop. It was an opportunity to pause, reflect on our journey, celebrate our progress, and collectively shape the future of our organisation.

Together, we co-created a bold four-year strategic roadmap that will strengthen our people, systems, fundraising efforts, and leadership capacity. This shared vision will enable us to deepen our impact and continue creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and communities.

A special thank you to Issroff Family Foundation for their generous funding and support, which made this important process possible. Your investment in our organisational growth and sustainability strengthens our ability to create meaningful change and advance our mission.

We are excited about the road ahead and committed to advancing our mission and vision with purpose, passion, and excellence.

18/08/2026

Today, leaders and board members from across ILB gathered in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape for the start of our strategic planning workshop. Over the next four days, we will be engaging in thoughtful discussions, reflecting on our work, and collectively shaping ILB's strategic direction for the next four years.

This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen our vision and ensure that we continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth in the communities we serve.

09/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day, South Africa!

Today, we honour the courage, strength and contribution of women across our country.

As we mark 70 years since the historic 1956 Women’s March, we are reminded of the power of women’s voices, leadership and resilience.

We celebrate the women who nurture, guide, lead and uplift our children, families and communities every day.

May we continue working towards a future where every woman and girl is valued, protected and empowered to thrive.

07/08/2026

As we kick off Week 1 of our Youth Café Programme Cohort 3, our participants are engaging in meaningful conversations about Anxiety.

Anxiety is something many young people experience, yet it is often misunderstood. Through today's session, our participants are learning what anxiety is, how it can affect our thoughts, emotions, and daily lives, as well as healthy ways to cope with it and support our peers and friends who may be experiencing it.

Together, we're creating safe spaces for learning, growth, and well-being.

29/07/2026

Thank You for Supporting Our Mandela Day Community Soup Kitchen 🙏

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supported our Mandela Day Community Soup Kitchen initiative.

Thanks to your generosity and commitment, we were able to bring warmth, nourishment, and dignity to older persons and people living with disabilities in our community at Mahobe Recreational Park.

Together, we prepared and distributed:
✅ 100 fully nourished packed cooked lunch meals – all 100 meals were served.
✅ Over 275 cups of soup served to community members.

Seeing the smiles and gratitude of those we served reminded us of the true spirit of Mandela Day – making a meaningful difference in the lives of others through service and compassion.

We sincerely thank our donors, volunteers, partners, and community members who contributed their time, resources, and support to make this initiative a success. Your kindness helped us reach those who needed it most.
Together, we are building a caring and united community.

22/07/2026

💰 Financial Literacy Training 💡

We recently hosted a Financial Literacy Training facilitated by Babalwa Jama from Avovision. The session focused on managing daily expenses and budgeting effectively for future goals.

Participants actively engaged in discussions, shared valuable insights, and demonstrated a strong commitment to improving their financial knowledge.

A big thank you to Avovision and Babalwa for an informative and empowering session!

17/07/2026

🥣 Mandela Day Soup Kitchen | 18 July 2026

This Mandela Day, let's turn compassion into action. Join us as we dedicate 67 minutes to serving our community with love, dignity, and respect.

Together, we'll share a warm meal, show care, and bring hope—because every act of kindness makes a difference. ❤️

📅 Saturday, 18 July 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 14:00 PM
📍 1395 Mahobe Drive, Zwelitsha, Nyanga East

"It always seems impossible until it is done." – Nelson Mandela

Come be part of a movement that nourishes bodies, uplifts hearts, and strengthens our community.

💙🧡

16/07/2026

⚽🔥 Match Day Highlights | Ikamva FC 🔥⚽

What an exciting day of football at Amandla Safe Hub in Gugulethu as Ikamva FC took to the field for a thrilling friendly match! 💙⚽

The game showcased great teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship from all the players. Friendly matches like these are an important opportunity for our team to sharpen skills, build confidence, and strengthen unity both on and off the pitch.

A big thank you to everyone who came out to support, encourage, and create an amazing atmosphere throughout the day. Your energy motivates our players to keep striving for excellence.

At Ikamva FC, we remain committed to developing talent, promoting positive values, and using football as a tool to inspire young people in our communities.

Together we grow. Together we play. Together we win. 💪⚽

13/07/2026

During the holiday programme, we had the pleasure of hosting Mrs Mrubata, a social worker from Crossroads Clinic 😊. She facilitated an engaging and informative session on mental health, helping children understand the social factors that can influence their emotional and psychological well-being.

The discussion highlighted how aspects such as their environment, relationships, challenges at home, and access to support can impact their mental health. Children were encouraged to identify difficulties they may encounter and were equipped with positive coping strategies, including seeking help, building healthy support networks, and developing resilience.

It was a meaningful and empowering session that raised awareness about mental health and reinforced the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where children can thrive.

08/07/2026

Exciting progress at the Tarkastad Educational Centre! 🇿🇦💫

Our building is finally starting to take shape, bringing us one step closer to realizing our vision of creating quality educational opportunities for our community.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our supporters, architects, and construction teams whose dedication and commitment have made this milestone possible.

We are also delighted to announce that additional funding has been secured, enabling us to begin construction of a second adjacent building from the ground up. This new development will include three additional classrooms, a conference hall, and two shop outlets, further expanding our capacity and impact.

Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in and support this journey. Together, we are building more than just structures-we are building a brighter future.

Address

176 Intsikizi Street, Crossroads
Cape Town
7750

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:30
Thursday	08:00 - 17:30
Friday	08:00 - 17:30
Saturday	08:30 - 13:00

Telephone

0218381065

Website

http://www.ikamvalabantwana.org/

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