Masibumbane Development Organisation

15/12/2025

SEASON'S GREETINGS!🎄🎄🎄

As the year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our beneficiaries, partners, funders, and supporters for being part of our journey in 2025.

This year marked a season of growth and transition for MDO, including an exciting move as we prepare to announce our new MDO home in the year ahead.

𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄:
𝐌𝐃𝐎 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟗 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝟎𝟓 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

We wish you a restful festive season and a hopeful start to the year ahead. 🌿✨

24/11/2025

Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
Monday 24 November 2025

Launch of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children & Open Health Day – Ducats, Ward 15

Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Ducats Community Hall, East London

bumb’INGOMSO, in partnership with key community stakeholders, will host the official launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children alongside an Open Health Day in Ducats (Ward 15). Members of the media are invited to attend and cover this community-focused event.

In response to the high rate of teenage pregnancies in the province, bumb’INGOMSO, in partnership with other concerned stakeholders, have been implementing the Teenage Pregnancy Campaign in ward 15 at both Nompumelelo informal settlement, Ducats and surrounding areas, through a series of activities including, door to door campaigns, open health days, anti-bullying sessions in the local school and parent-child dialogues.

Since violence and alcoholism are some of the contributing factors to teenage pregnancy, the Open Health Day and launch of 16 Days of activism for no violence against women and children, aim to empower adolescents, especially girls, to make informed health and life decisions, raise awareness about the connection between alcohol misuse, teenage pregnancy and GBV, promote access to youth-friendly health information and services and to foster collaboration between health providers, schools and NGOs.

Key activities to look forward to on the day:
• Health Services Pavilion: HIV testing, contraceptive counselling, mental health support and information on substance abuse.
• Community Dialogue Sessions: On alcohol harm, teenage pregnancy prevention and gender-based violence and substance abuse.
• Men’s and Boys’ Corner: Conversations on masculinity, respect and accountability.
• Resource Exhibition: NGOs, clinics and service providers display materials and services available to the community.

The event is hoped to result in improved awareness and community dialogue on the intersection of alcohol, substance abuse, GBV and teenage pregnancy, strengthened partnerships for integrated service delivery beyond the campaign and empowered young people who view health access and decision-making as a right, not a privilege.

Organisations are welcome to set up information stalls at the venue.

For Media Enquiries:
Nthateng Mhlambiso – Senior Communications Manager – 072 715 5425 or
Spokazi Tyiwani – Communications Manager – 060 564 3126

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21/11/2025

We're super proud of you Aviwe!

Our Worklink intervention has been supporting TVET students throughout their Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) journey.

As many of them draw closer to completing their WIL, we continue sharing their experiences, lessons, and proudest moments.

Today, we spotlight Aviwe Ndlazi, a student from Buffalo City TVET College, who is completing her WIL at Masibumbane Development Organisation.

Aviwe attended our Work Readiness workshops, which she says equipped her with essential skills such as CV writing, interview preparation, and emotional intelligence - all of which strengthened her WIL journey.

𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬?
Understanding the importance of adaptability, working well with different personalities, and staying open to learning in a professional environment to grow both personally and professionally.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
• Completing an audit file independently and receiving positive feedback from her supervisors
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues and assisting across various programmes at work

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐈𝐋 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤:
Her WIL experience provided hands-on exposure in a real work environment, helping her build strong communication, teamwork, time management, and prioritisation skills. She says the experience helped her understand workplace expectations and dynamics, making her more confident and ready for future opportunities.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day reminds us that it's okay to ask for help — and that you’re never alone.

Are you a first-year student and need support?🫂
Come have a chat with our friendly and qualified social workers on your campus!

Buffalo City TVET College
📍 bumb'INGOMSO/CDO Office

Lovedale TVET College
📍 bumb'INGOMSO/ LAS Office

Or alternatively, you can call the bumb'INGOMSO call centre on 0800 55 555 8 and the agents will be happy to help!🤗

Your Mental Health Matters!💚

03/10/2025

We're excited to share that three students from Buffalo City TVET College have been placed by the bumb’INGOMSO Worklink intervention at the Border-Kei Chamber of Business for their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience.

Meet the new interns:

•Siphosethu Ngaka

•Ndimphiwe Maqokolo

•Sinesipho Runqu

They were proudly introduced at the Chamber’s 28th Annual General Meeting as the newest additions to the team.

We’re thrilled to walk alongside them on their WIL journey and can’t wait to see them complete their internships and graduate with their Diplomas! 🎓✨

24/09/2025

Happy Heritage Day! 🇿🇦

May we always embrace the cultures that shape us and the stories that bind us together.

18/09/2025

🌟 Farewell & Thank You 🌟

After years of dedicated service at Masibumbane Development Organisation, Songeziwe Mnyanda is bidding farewell as he prepares to close this chapter of his journey.

His passion for supporting and guiding young people, especially within the TVET space, has left a lasting impact on many lives.

We are grateful for his commitment and the difference he has made in the lives of students.

We wish you every success in your next chapter Songz. 💙

17/09/2025

Here's a scholarship and bursary plug 🔌🔌🔌

, the SANRAL website to apply for our scholarships and bursaries is zero-rated?

This means you don’t need mobile data to access this valuable information but please note:
Zero-rated access is only available on mobile devices, not on laptops or desktops.

Visit our website today to learn more and apply:
🎓 Scholarships: https://bit.ly/Scholarships-SANRAL

🎓 Bursaries: https://bit.ly/Bursaries-SANRAL

17/09/2025

🎙️Please tune in
📻Mdantsane FM 89.5Mhz
⏱️14:10

15/09/2025

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This September, we’re celebrating the faces behind our Academic Support Programme that bumb’INGOMSO offers to first year students at Buffalo City TVET College and Lovedale TVET College.

Every week we’ll spotlight the tutors and students making a difference on campus.

Meet Indiphile Romy Booysen (20), a Level 4 student in Finance, and one of our dedicated academic support tutors.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫?
I really enjoy assisting other students to succeed in their academics.

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭?
Seeing the first-year students unlock their potential, overcome academic challenges and achieve their personal goals as well.

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬?
Their academics improve, their confidence is boosted, and so does their critical thinking and study skills which will help them pass well.

💡 Need help with your studies?
Don’t study alone- boost your marks, get a ✨free✨tutor!

Visit the bumb’Ingomso/ LAS/ CDO office on campus for more information

12/09/2025

It's Harvest Season🥦🥬🥕🫜

Through our Bumb'INGOMSO psychosocial support intervention, we introduced square meter gardens to provide nutritious vegetables for students who are not funded or who need a little extra support.

This first harvest at Buffalo City TVET, is a milestone that goes beyond food security - it fosters resilience, community, and wellbeing on campus.

We are encouraged by the impact these gardens are already making in students’ lives, and we look forward to expanding this initiative to ensure more learners benefit from both the produce and the sense of belonging it brings. 💚

08/09/2025

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Level 2's, here's a ! 🔌

This September, we’re highlighting some of the faces behind our Academic Support Programme, which Bumb'INGOMSO offers at Buffalo City TVET College and Lovedale TVET College to first year students.

Every week we’ll spotlight the tutors and students making a difference on campus.

Meet Afikile Nkota (27), a Level 4 student in Information Technology and Computer Science, and one of our dedicated academic support tutor.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫?
“I enjoy helping other students. I know how hard it can be to start college, so I wanted to guide first-year students and make things easier for them”.

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭?
“It's seeing students improve in their studies. It makes me happy when a student understands something better or feels more confident because of my help”

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦? "students get extra support. It helps them adjust to the college, pass their subjects, and believe in themselves. Many students now feel they are not alone in their studies."

📚 Need help with your studies?
Don’t study alone - boost your marks , get a ✨free ✨tutor!

📍Visit the bumb’Ingomso / LAS office on campus for more information.