TWYST Foundation

21/11/2025

Today, November 21, 2025, Women For Change is leading a national shutdown in South Africa to raise awareness and demand action against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). This movement is calling for GBVF to be declared a national disaster, with demands including adequate funding for survivor support services, swift prosecution of perpetrators, and comprehensive education on consent and healthy relationships.

The statistics are stark: a woman is murdered every 2.5 hours in South Africa, with 15 women killed daily. This crisis affects not just women but the entire nation, making it a human rights issue.

You can show your support in various ways:
- Wear black as a symbol of mourning and resistance
- Change your social media profile picture to purple
- Join the 15-minute national standstill at 12:00 pm
- Refrain from spending money to demonstrate economic impact
- Amplify survivor voices responsibly
- Donate to local NGOs and community-led safety projects

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the dire situation. The G20 Women's Shutdown aims to pressure leaders to prioritize women's safety during the upcoming G20 Summit.

Let's stand together against GBVF and demand change

12/11/2025

Universities South Africa is hiring.

Position: Administrative Officer and PA

Email your CV and letter of motivation with three referees to [email protected] by 21 November 2025.

11/11/2025

Today we proudly hosted a Career Expo in partnership with Eastcape Midlands College, NMB Science Centre, Siyaya Skills, and NSFAS.
It was an inspiring day filled with opportunities, guidance, and empowering conversations for our young people. Together, we are building brighter futures and opening doors to endless possibilities.

02/11/2025

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Deline Thomas as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TWYST Foundation! 🎉🎉🎉🙌🏿

We're thrilled to have Dr. Thomas on board and are excited to see the impact she'll make. Her expertise and leadership will undoubtedly drive our organization forward. 🥳🥳🥳

07/10/2025

As TWYST Foundation, we are deeply shocked and outraged by the horrific r**e and murder of an 8-year-old child in kwaLanga. This senseless act of violence is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of our children and the need for collective action to protect them.

Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this unimaginable time. We condemn the perpetrator's actions in the strongest possible terms and we demand justice for the victim and her family.

We urge the authorities to conduct take concrete steps to prevent such heinous crimes in the future. No child deserves to suffer such brutality. Enough is enough! ‼️⛔

18/09/2025

02/09/2025

WHOOP WHOOP! 🥳🥳🥳

What better way to close off Women's Month!

Help us send a heartfelt congratulations to our very own Mbokodo & the incredible founder of TWYST Foundation for winning the Gender Equality Award at the Fabulous Woman Awards!

Ntombozuko, Your tireless efforts towards promoting equality and empowering women are truly inspiring. Cheers to your well-deserved recognition! 🎉🙏🏿🥂

We celebrate you, Mama!

09/08/2025

Today we remember the 20 000 (S)heroes who marched to the Union Buildings on 09 August 1956 to protest the pass laws. They paved the way for the women we are able to become today!🇿🇦

"We are women from every part of South Africa. We are women of every race. We come from the cities and the towns, from the reserves and the villages. We come as women united in our purpose to save the African women from the degradation of passes.” – Excerpt from the petition presented to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956.

Happy National Women's Day, beautiful women of South Africa 🇿🇦🧚🏻‍♀️💯

30/07/2025

Huge congratulations to our incredible founder, Ntombozuko Jafta, on being recognized as one of the top 10 recipients of the Fabulous Woman Awards! 🥳🥳

Your dedication to empowering others through TWYST Foundation has truly made a lasting impact. We're beyond proud to have you leading our organization! Here's to continuing to inspire positive change and uplift our community! 🥂🥳

18/07/2025

On Mandela Day 2025, TWYST Foundation reaffirms our commitment to carrying forward the legacy of Nelson Mandela's values: compassion, equality, and service.

We honor his memory by continuing to empower communities, uplift voices, and foster resilience. Through our initiatives, we strive to create opportunities for growth, promote inclusivity, and support those in need. Together, let us take action, make a difference, and build a brighter future for all.

As we celebrate 67 years of Mandela's unwavering dedication to humanity, we pledge to keep his spirit alive by serving, advocating, and inspiring change. We invite you to join us in this mission, to volunteer, donate, or spread awareness about our cause. Every action counts, and together, we can create a lasting impact.

17/07/2025

📢 We’re Hiring!

Shine for Hope Developers is looking for passionate Teacher Assistant Interns to support our Foundation Phase Programme in Westonaria and nearby areas.

✅ Must have Grade 12
✅ Ages 18–35
✅ Live in Westonaria or surroundings
✅ Passion for education

🗓️ Apply by 20 July 2025
📧 Email CV, letter & refs to: [email protected]

Make a difference in young lives! 🌟
Penreach

17/07/2025

We extend our heartfelt appreciation and best wishes to our incredible Brand Ambassador. Your unwavering dedication, passion and authentic representation of our vision truly elevated our brand.
May Your journey continue to be filled with success, inspiration, and opportunities that allow you to shine even brighter. We look forward to see you achieving even greater milestone.