Love Cities

03/09/2026

What happens when you invest in your leadership?

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from members of our last LEAD.inc cohort as they reflect on their journey — what challenged them, what changed, and the commitments they’ve made to lead differently.

LEAD.inc is more than a course. It’s a six-month personal leadership development journey designed to help you grow in self-awareness, strengthen your leadership, and turn learning into action.

🚀 Our next LEAD.inc cohort is open, sign up today!

September 2026 – March 2027

The programme includes:
• 6 months of personal leadership development
• Weekly learning and assignments
• Coaching and mentorship
• A 3-day leadership getaway
• Practical tools to apply directly to your leadership journey
• A community of leaders growing and learning together

R1,200 per month for 6 months
R6,000 upfront if paid in full

R500 registration fee
Getaway costs excluded.

We’re looking for leaders who are ready to grow, be challenged and make a meaningful difference through the way they lead.

Interested in joining the next cohort?

👉 Register your interest here: https://forms.gle/Ehj75gP5kNoT5yEi8

The cohort will begin once a minimum of 10 participants have registered, with space for up to 20 leaders.

02/09/2026

🥊 From dreams to champions.

Sometimes, all a young person needs is someone to believe in them, and an opportunity to get started.

That’s exactly what lovemuldersdriftofficial is helping create through Boxing for a Change.

Started by Marlon Dunn and Lisa, the initiative gives young people access to quality coaching, professional-standard facilities and competitive boxing opportunities, completely free of charge.

But it’s about so much more than boxing. 💛

It’s about building discipline, confidence, resilience and the belief that your circumstances don’t have to determine your future.

One of those stories is Andre Mulumba, who went through four Boxing for a Change tournaments before turning professional. Today, he competes at Emperors Palace, and his journey is inspiring the next generation to dream a little bigger.

Today, around 40 aspiring fighters are part of the programme, each with their own story, potential and dreams.

This is what community transformation looks like: creating opportunities, opening doors and investing in young people.

We’re proud to spotlight the work of our Love Cities partner, Love Muldersdrift, and the difference they’re making, one young life at a time. 🥊❤️

31/08/2026

🎉 Our new website is LIVE!

We’ve been working behind the scenes, and we’re so excited to finally share it with you.

At Love Cities, we have a deep love for South Africa and for the people who are giving their time, energy and resources to make their communities better.

We wanted our new website to be more than just a place to find information. We wanted to create a space that is helpful, inspiring and connected, a place where you can discover what’s happening across our cities, learn more about the people and organisations doing incredible work, find practical ways to get involved, and be reminded of what’s possible when we work together.

There’s lots to explore, from our programmes and partnerships to stories of impact and the work happening in communities across our network.

This is just the beginning, and we’re really excited about where this next chapter will take us. 🇿🇦

Take a look around and let us know what you think 👇

lovecities.org.za

Here’s to a South Africa where every city has the opportunity to thrive. ❤️

31/08/2026

Curious to know more about Love Cities? 🌍

Join us for our upcoming Love Cities Info Session on 22 September from 12:00–13:00.

Whether you’re new to Love Cities, have been wondering how it all works, or just want to find out a little more, this is a great opportunity to join the conversation, meet some of the people behind the network, and ask any questions you might have.

No pressure, no big sales pitch, just an hour to connect, learn, and see what we’re building together in cities across South Africa. ❤️

📅 22 September
🕛 12:00–13:00
💻 Online

Interested in joining? Email [email protected] or DM us your email address and we will send you the meeting invite.

We’d love to have you with us!

27/08/2026

A school day turned into a cleanup day! 🧹🌱

We’re proud to highlight the incredible work of our partners at Love Potch , who recently teamed up with the young leaders of Bailie Park Primary School to make a difference in their town.

With willing hands, plenty of energy and over 40 black bags of waste collected, they transformed a key entrance into Potchefstroom. 💪

It’s amazing to see a community coming together and showing that caring for your city starts with each of us.

Well done, Love Potch and Bailie Park Primary! 👏

25/08/2026

21/08/2026

Help us wish our founder, Matt Hogarty , a very happy birthday! 🎉🥳

Matt is a visionary, trailblazer and someone with a big heart for people and communities. We’re so grateful for his passion, leadership and unwavering belief that together, we can make a real difference.

Happy Birthday, Matt! Here’s to another year of dreaming big, loving cities and seeing lives and communities transformed.

20/08/2026

Making history, creating opportunities, and having fun along the way! 🏏🎉

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible work being done by our Love Cities partner, Love uMngeni (formerly Love Howick) , in Mpophomeni.

More than 300 learners from seven local primary schools recently took part in the community’s first-ever KFC Mini-Cricket Festival, hosted by Cricket South Africa and the KZN Inland Cricket Union in celebration of the International Day of Play.

For many of these young learners, this was their very first opportunity to experience organised cricket — discovering new talents, building confidence, learning the value of teamwork, and simply enjoying the power of play.

Through partnerships like these, opportunities are being created that go far beyond the cricket field. 🏏

This is what community transformation looks like: people and organisations coming together to create opportunities, inspire young people, and help build a brighter future.

Well done to the Love uMngeni team and everyone involved in making this special day possible. We can’t wait to see how this grows! ❤️

17/08/2026

🏃‍♂️ Run for something that matters. ❤️

Craig Rowe, Partnership Lead at Love Cities, is inviting you to join us for the Nelson Mandela Marathon on 18 October.

We’re not just running for a finish line. We’re running for the young people in our cities, to help provide school shoes that help them walk into greatness and support skills development that gives them the opportunity to build a better future.

Because when we love our cities, we don’t just talk about change, we get involved.

Whether you run with us, support a runner, or share the campaign, you can help make every kilometre count.

🏃 WANT TO JOIN THE LOVE CITIES TEAM?
WhatsApp 071 423 8210 and let us know you want to run with us.

❤️ WANT TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN?
Every contribution helps us make a difference in the lives of young people. Give here:
https://donate.sportforlives.org/campaigns/miles-that-matter-every-kilometre-can-help-change-a-life

Run with us. Give if you can. Share with someone who should be part of it.

Nelson Mandela Marathon
My Walk Made with Soul
SPORT FOR LIVES

14/08/2026

🏃‍♂️ Miles That Matter

We’re running for more than the finish line. ❤️

This October, Love Cities South Africa is taking on the Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town with a team of 40 runners — and we’re using every kilometre as an opportunity to make a difference.

Our goal is to raise R250,000 to help support work that creates real opportunities and lasting impact in communities.

Here’s where your support will go:

👟 My Walk — helping provide school shoes to children across South Africa and restoring dignity.

🚀 Growth Mode — equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with skills to grow, lead and create opportunities.

❤️ Love Cities Development Fund — supporting the operational costs and ongoing work that helps us keep serving communities.

You don’t have to run with us to be part of it.

You can simply help us make the miles matter. 🙌

Whether it’s R50, R100, R500 or whatever you’re able to give, every contribution helps us move closer to our goal — and helps turn a run into something that can impact lives far beyond race day.

👉 Support Miles That Matter:
https://donate.sportforlives.org/campaigns/miles-that-matter-every-kilometre-can-help-change-a-life

Or simply scan the QR code on the graphic.

40 runners. R250,000. One shared purpose.

Let’s make every kilometre count. ❤️