Nyeleti Lighthouse

28/05/2026

25/05/2026

🌍✨ Happy Africa Day 2026! ✨🌍

Today, we celebrate the beauty, strength, culture, resilience, and unity of our beloved continent. Africa is more than a place, it is identity, heritage, rhythm, wisdom, and hope for tomorrow.

As Nyeleti Lighthouse, we honour the spirit of Ubuntu, community development, youth empowerment, and the shared responsibility to build a brighter future for generations to come. May Africa continue to rise, shine, and lead with dignity. 💛💚🖤

Africa, our home. Africa, our pride. Africa, our future.

10/05/2026

🌸💙💛 Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers! 💐

Today, Nyeleti Lighthouse celebrates every mother, grandmother, guardian, and mother figure who continues to nurture, guide, protect, and inspire families and communities with unconditional love. Your strength, sacrifice, patience, and care are the light that keeps homes and communities standing.

May this special day remind you that you are valued, appreciated, and deeply loved. Thank you for being the heart of our families and the hope for tomorrow. 🙏🏾💐

With love and appreciation,
Nyeleti Lighthouse 🌟✨️

29/04/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Sam Salter, Sodies Journey

27/04/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Freedom Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦

Today we honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who fought for the freedom we enjoy. Freedom is not only a memory of the past, it is a responsibility we carry into the future.

As Nyeleti Lighthouse, we remain committed to being a light of hope in our communities, building unity, restoring dignity, and creating opportunities for tomorrow.

Honouring our past. Inspiring our future.
United in Freedom. Committed to Progress.

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16/04/2026

Delayed Post.

On 27 March 2026, we took a stand against drug abuse in Meadowlands Zone 10 and reached out with love, hope, and practical support.

Together with our partners Ikfutsa Lembe NPO and Ikusasa Lethu, we reminded our community that no one is too far gone to be helped, restored, and given a second chance. From mobile showers to free haircuts, refreshments, and words of encouragement, this Drug Abuse Outreach was about restoring dignity and opening doors to a better future.

A special moment was seeing lives touched and about 38 men and boys being assisted with shelter support.

Let us continue to fight this pandemic together and build a safer, healthier community. ✊🏽

31/03/2026

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Community Unites Against Drug Abuse in Meadowlands Zone 10: 38 Men and Boys Taken to Safety and Recovery

Meadowlands Zone 10, Soweto – 27 March 2026. A powerful and impactful Drug Abuse Community Outreach Program was successfully conducted at the Meadowlands Zone 10 Shops area, bringing together community organisations committed to fighting substance abuse and restoring dignity within the community.

The initiative was led by Nyeleti Lighthouse and Ikfutsa Lembe, in collaboration with Wembley Shelter and Ikusasa Lethu Youth Project, with a shared mission to raise awareness about drug abuse and provide immediate, practical support for individuals struggling with addiction.

Key Impact and Outcomes
38 men and boys were successfully taken to Wembley Shelter for rehabilitation support and recovery assistance
Access to mobile shower facilities, restoring dignity and hygiene
Free haircut services, promoting self-worth and personal care
Provision of refreshments to all participants
A motivational talk delivered by Wiseman, a recovering drug addict, inspiring hope and transformation

A Message of Hope and Urgency

Speaking at the event, Noni Tshabalala, Founder of Ikfutsa Lembe, emphasized the importance of immediate action and support:

“Help is here. It is high time that those who are willing to stop using drugs take that first step. Support systems are available, and recovery is possible.”

Zakes Manda, Founder of Nyeleti Lighthouse, highlighted the severity of the crisis facing communities:

“Our community is facing what I call a pandemic. In 1 out of every 3 households, there is either a drug addict or a family directly affected by drug abuse. This outreach program is about offering a second chance in life, a chance for people to say NO to drugs.”

A Call to Action

This outreach program is more than a once-off intervention, it is part of a growing movement to reclaim communities, restore lives, and provide sustainable pathways to recovery.

The organisers call on:
Community members
Local businesses
Government stakeholders
Civil society organisations
to collaborate and scale up efforts in combating drug abuse and supporting rehabilitation initiatives.

About the Organisations

Nyeleti Lighthouse Non Profit Organisation: A community-based organisation focused on social development, youth empowerment, and addressing critical social challenges.

Ikfutsa Lembe Non-ProfitOrganisation: A community-driven initiative dedicated to rehabilitation advocacy, social support, and restoring dignity to vulnerable individuals.

Wembley Shelter: A shelter for the homeless and support facility offering assistance to individuals battling substance abuse.

Ikusasa Lethu: A youth-focused organisation committed to empowering young people and driving positive community change.

Credit: Soweto TV
Media Contact:

Zakes Manda: 076 321 4424 [email protected]

Noni Tshabalala
Cell: +27 60 449 8173
[email protected]

24/03/2026

Join us for a Drug Abuse Outreach Program

Program focused on restoring hope, dignity, and a fresh start for those affected by substance abuse. This community-driven brought to you by Nyeleti Lighthouse, Ikfutsa Lembe in collaboration with Ikusasa Lethu initiative offers counseling, support, and immediate pathways to rehabilitation in a safe and welcoming environment.
Attendees will have access to free haircuts, mobile showers, immediate check-ins, and refreshments. All aimed at uplifting and supporting individuals on their recovery journey.

📍 Venue: Zone 10 Meadowlands Shops
🗓️ Date: 27 March 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00

Come be part of a movement that believes in healing, second chances, and building a drug-free community. ✨

20/03/2026

Active Ageing in action 💙

On the 13th of March 2026, Dobsonville Kopanong Hall came alive with energy, wisdom, and inspiration as our beloved elders gathered to celebrate healthy living and active lifestyles.

Through this impactful collaboration between Nyeleti Lighthouse and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, we were reminded that ageing is not about slowing down it’s about continuing to move, connect, and thrive.

To our senior citizens: you are the pillars of our community, and your strength, resilience, and stories continue to guide us all.

Let’s keep promoting wellness, dignity, and joy at every stage of life.

13/03/2026

🌿 Active Ageing. Celebrating Life, Health & Wisdom 🌿

Today we gather to honour the strength, wisdom, and resilience of our senior citizens. Active Ageing is about living life with purpose, maintaining good health, staying socially connected, and continuing to inspire generations that follow. Our elders are the pillars of our communitie, their stories, knowledge, and experiences guide us toward a better future.

Join us as we promote healthy living, wellness, and joyful ageing in a space filled with respect, learning, and community spirit. Let us celebrate the beauty of ageing actively and gracefully.

📍 Venue: Kopanong Hall
🗓 Date: 13 March 2026
⏰ Time: 08:00 – 13:30

Proudly supported by Nyeleti Lighthouse Non-Profit Organisation, continuing its commitment to community wellness and human development.