Umnotho Village Housing Project

22/10/2026

Part 2 of DJ Sbu interviewing Leslie Gama

21/10/2026

Every print brings someone closer to an opportunity. We support over 50 people every week with CVs, printing and applications, but our printer needs replacing.

Help us keep hope and opportunity alive! Donate, sponsor or partner with us.

Every contribution makes a difference! 💚

20/10/2026

A Throwback of Leslie Gama with Dj Sbu

17/10/2026

Every child deserves to feel confident, valued, and supported. Through our school shoe campaign, Umnotho is proud to be part of making a difference in the lives of 150 underprivileged children around Muldersdrift. 💚

These shoes represent more than just footwear they represent hope, dignity, and a brighter future for our children. Together, we are taking steps towards a community where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

One child, one pair of shoes, one step towards a brighter future.

16/10/2026

Every Child Deserves to Walk with Confidence

A pair of shoes can do more than protect little feet - it can restore confidence, inspire hope, and open doors to a brighter future.

Through this school shoe campaign, 150 pairs of shoes will be distributed to disadvantaged children around Muldersdrift, reminding them that they are seen, valued, and supported.

Umnotho Community is proud to be part of an initiative that brings people together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children.

A heartfelt thank you to Emeris,CDR Equipping ,Love Cities, Love Muldersdrift and Kings Education Group for coming together to make this possible. Together, we’re changing lives, one step at a time.

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Umnotho is recruiting on behalf of one of our Muldersdrift partners! 📢

We’re looking for a Stock Controller to join the team.

📌 Closing Date: 16 October 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Plot 79, R114 Road, Rietfontein, Muldersdrift.

Do you meet the requirements? Submit your documents before the deadline and take the next step in your career!

11/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our R150,000 Lending & Growth Session!

Your presence, participation, and willingness to learn made this event meaningful. We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to join us as we explored opportunities for business growth, access to funding, and a brighter future for our communities.

A special thank you to SEDFA and the National Credit Regulator (NCR) for being part of this important initiative and sharing valuable insights with our community.

Together, we continue to create opportunities, empower businesses, and build a stronger future.

Thank you for being part of the Umnotho journey

09/10/2026

THE STORY BEHIND UMNOTHO'S WENDY HOUSES

At first glance, they may look like simple wooden structures. But these Wendy houses hold a much bigger story, a story about the early days of Umnotho and the vision that was beginning to take shape.

They were never meant to be permanent homes. They were temporary spaces, a waiting point between where people were and where they were going.

But why were they needed in the first place?

For some families, losing a job meant losing a home. Many families living on nearby farms were left without a place to stay when their employment came to an end. Suddenly, a family could lose both their source of income and the roof over their heads.

Others arrived after losing everything in shack fires that destroyed their homes and belongings. For families already facing difficult circumstances, rebuilding from nothing was not always immediately possible.

There were also mothers affected by gender based violence who needed a safe place to stay. For them, these spaces became more than temporary accommodation. They became a place of shelter, somewhere they could begin to find safety, stability, and a way forward.

This is where these structures became part of Umnotho’s story.

They were never simply wooden houses. They represented a practical response to real challenges faced by families in the community. They provided a temporary place to stay while people worked towards rebuilding their lives and finding more permanent solutions.

Their importance goes far beyond the wooden walls.

These structures represent a time when Umnotho began exploring ways to create opportunities through its own initiatives and find practical ways to support the community. They were part of a growing belief that even with limited resources, something meaningful could still be built.

Every wall carries a piece of that beginning.

What may have seemed small at the time was actually the start of something much bigger. These spaces became part of Umnotho’s journey of creating opportunities, supporting people, and working towards a stronger community.

Today, when we look at these structures, we don’t just see Wendy houses.

We see families who needed somewhere to turn.

We see people who had lost homes, livelihoods, and sometimes a sense of security, and found a temporary place to begin again.

We see where the vision began.

We see the courage to start with what was available. We see the willingness to build, grow, and create opportunities along the way.

And we are reminded that every great vision has a beginning, and sometimes, that beginning is much smaller than the future it creates.

Start with what you have.
Build what you can.
Create opportunities.
Keep moving forward.

These houses were temporary, but the vision was never temporary.

06/10/2026

🚀 Ready to grow your business?

Join us for the R150,000 Lending & Growth Session and unlock funding opportunities, insights & connections! 💚

📅 10 October | ⏰ 09:30–12:00
📍 Umnotho Office, Muldersdrift

Your next growth opportunity starts here!