Nkulo Community Partnership Trust

Nkulo Community Partnership Trust Nkulo Trust: We aim to drive growth & build self-reliant communities in Thungela’s mining host areas Our purpose is simple: to grow all that we touch.

Nkulo Community Partnership Trust (Nkulo Trust), founded in 2021, is a non-profit organisation (NPO) and public benefit organisation (PBO) dedicated to fostering socio-economic development in Thungela’s mine host communities and the labour-sending areas. The name Nkulo means “growth of the people,” and our dream is to plant the seeds of change in communities because small seeds become large, life-

changing projects. We will achieve our purpose by implementing initiatives in education and skills development, health, welfare and social orientation, and growth in alternative economies. Governed by a dedicated board of trustees, we collaborate and uplift benefiting communities, building one brick at a time to create impact and long-term change.

Every project starts with a community need and is made possible through partnership.Today, our work spans three local mu...
26/08/2026

Every project starts with a community need and is made possible through partnership.

Today, our work spans three local municipalities, with R40,8 million invested across completed and current projects in education and skills development, health, welfare and social orientation.

Behind every number are the people, partnerships and communities that make the work possible.

Thungela

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. In partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Health, the N...
19/08/2026

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships.

In partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Health, the Nkulo Community Partnership Trust donated approximately R6 million in essential supplies and specialised medical equipment to Witbank Tertiary Hospital.

The donation included linen, blankets, patient clothing and equipment used in patient care, helping the hospital support both patients and the healthcare teams looking after them.

It shows the value of working with partners who understand their communities' needs.

Thungela

13/08/2026

We're proud to announce a new project to bring more reliable water to Kwa-Guqa.

Together with eMalahleni Local Municipality, the Nkulo Community Partnership Trust broke ground on the Kwa-Guqa Pipeline Rehabilitation Project, a R9.4 million initiative at Lynnville Stadium. Over the next seven months, a bulk raw water pipeline stretching three kilometres will be built to serve three wards in Kwa-Guqa, along with upgrades to pumps and critical valves.

The project responds directly to concerns raised by residents about ageing water infrastructure and the need for a more reliable water supply. Construction will create 15 temporary jobs, led by local contractor Shodo Civils, a beneficiary of Thungela's Thuthukani Enterprise and Supplier Development programme. It will also open up subcontracting opportunities for local SMMEs in plant hire, diesel supply and site security.

As Chief Nsizwa Mahlangu of the Mrhetjha Royal House shared, "We are excited about this pipeline, not only for the reliable clean water it will bring to our households, but for the tangible hope and opportunity it offers our youth through local job creation."

This marks an important step towards a more reliable water supply for households and businesses across Kwa-Guqa, and we look forward to sharing progress as construction continues over the coming months.

Thungela

Happy Women’s Day to the women who turn possibility into progress. Across the communities we work with, women are build...
09/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day to the women who turn possibility into progress.

Across the communities we work with, women are building businesses, creating opportunities, supporting families and helping their communities move forward.

Today we celebrate their courage, leadership and determination, and the difference they continue to make.

Happy Women’s Day!

Thungela

Every community has women who show up, step in, and make life better for people around them. This Women’s Month, we are ...
05/08/2026

Every community has women who show up, step in, and make life better for people around them.

This Women’s Month, we are celebrating women whose impact is felt in everyday acts of courage, care and leadership.

Tag a woman making a difference in your community and give them a shout-out in the comments.

Thungela

A call for proposals is about more than funding. It helps Nkulo Community Partnership Trust understand the work organisa...
22/07/2026

A call for proposals is about more than funding.

It helps Nkulo Community Partnership Trust understand the work organisations are already doing in their communities, the challenges they are addressing, and the support they need to make a greater impact.

When a project is approved, it becomes a shared commitment. Together, Nkulo and the organisation work towards a common goal: creating meaningful benefits for the communities the project is intended to serve.

Our review process is continuing, and applicants will be updated as more information becomes available.

Thungela

Mandela Day reminds us that making a difference does not always start with grand gestures. It starts with people choosin...
18/07/2026

Mandela Day reminds us that making a difference does not always start with grand gestures.

It starts with people choosing to contribute where they can, in ways that matter to those around them.

Through partnerships and community-focused projects, Nkulo Community Partnership Trust continues to support initiatives that help strengthen the communities where Thungela operates.

This Mandela Day, we celebrate the collective impact of many small acts of service, care and contribution.

Thungela

08/07/2026

Every learner deserves a safe and supportive environment to learn.

At Mphephethe Primary School in Hendrina, Nkulo Community Partnership Trust is working with the Mpumalanga Department of Education to replace old asbestos classrooms and ablution facilities with safer brick-and-mortar infrastructure.

The project will create spaces where learners can learn, and teachers can teach with greater confidence.

During a previous site visit, Moses Mnguni, a representative from the Department, noted that the progress made so far is encouraging, with learners set to benefit from well-built classrooms once the project is complete.

This Mandela Month, we want to recognise the people who are showing up for their communities. Who is making a difference...
06/07/2026

This Mandela Month, we want to recognise the people who are showing up for their communities.

Who is making a difference in your community?

Tag them in the comments and tell us about the work they do.

Thungela

The future is not waiting – we are building it today! Youth Day recognises the role young people play in South Africa’s ...
16/06/2026

The future is not waiting – we are building it today!

Youth Day recognises the role young people play in South Africa’s communities and the future.

For many young people, daily life is shaped by the schools, services, facilities, and support structures around them.

As we mark Youth Day, Nkulo Community Partnership Trust continues to support projects that touch the lives of the youth in the municipalities we serve.

Thungela

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Johannesburg
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