Independent Development Trust

29/05/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐈𝐃𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 (𝐌𝐂𝐈𝐎𝐁)

The IDT wishes to congratulate Mr Manyane Chidi, General Manager: Built Environment Professional Services, on achieving Chartered Member (MCIOB) status with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), based in London, United Kingdom. This significant achievement reflects his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to continuous development and ethical leadership within the built environment sector.

The IDT celebrates this milestone with Mr Chidi and applauds his continued contribution to mentoring and developing emerging professionals within the organisation. We extend our sincere congratulations and wish him continued success as he advances towards Fellowship status (FCIOB).

29/05/2026

𝐍𝐏𝐎 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐏𝐖𝐏 𝐍𝐒𝐒 𝐍𝐏𝐎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞

The EPWP Non-State Sector NPO mobilisation roadshows continue across Gauteng as the Independent Development Trust (IDT), in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), engages and empowers NPOs on compliance and registration requirements for upcoming opportunities.

Today’s session was held at the Fochville Civic Centre in the Merafong Municipality and was led by Mr Nceba Njongwe, Manager: Delivery Capacity at the IDT Gauteng Regional Office, and Ms Keeinetse Zwane, Performance Information Management Officer at the IDT Gauteng Regional Office.

Key stakeholders in attendance included the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), the Department of Social Development, and other supporting institutions, who provided guidance on mandatory documentation and compliance requirements for EPWP Non-State Sector applications.

27/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐖𝐏 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐏𝐎 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬

The EPWP Non-State Sector NPO mobilisation roadshows remain underway across Gauteng as the Independent Development Trust (IDT), together with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), Continues to engage and empower prospective NPOs on compliance and registration requirements for the upcoming EPWP NSS Phase Five Year 3 Bid.

Today’s session was held in Bronkhorstspruit sports center, City of Tshwane and was led by Mr Nceba Njongwe, Manager: Delivery Capacity at the IDT Gauteng Regional Office, and Ms Keeinetse Zwane, Performance Information Management Officer at the IDT Gauteng Regional Office.

In attendance were key stakeholders including a representative from the Expanded Public Work Programme (EPWP), the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), the Department of Social Development, and other supporting institutions, who provided guidance on mandatory documentation and compliance requirements for EPWP Non-State Sector applications.

26/05/2026

The Independent Development Trust congratulates Prof Stella Bvuma, Board Member, on receiving the 2026 Wired4Women Trailblazing Career in ICT Award.

The IDT acknowledges her commitment to excellence and service in both academia and her governance role as a Board Member.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement, and best wishes for continued success in driving innovation and development.

UJ’s Professor Bvuma was honoured at the recent Wired4Women Awards for her trailblazing career.

25/05/2026

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25/05/2026

The Independent Development Trust Western Cape Region held a strategic meeting on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, as the organisation moves into the new financial year with focus and momentum.

The session brought together the entire regional team to align on strategy, outline project implementation plans, and reflect on leadership changes supporting delivery on key flagship projects such as Acacia Park.

The WC regional team led by the acting Regional General Manager, Mr Tumisi Kgomo, reaffirmed their commitment to deliver on the entity’s mandate. The session also aimed at improving contractor oversight, enhancing compliance, and ensuring consistent diligence in project ex*****on.

22/05/2026

𝐈𝐃𝐓 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐏𝐖𝐏 𝐍𝐒𝐒 𝐍𝐏𝐎 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐝.

The Independent Development Trust (IDT) Free State Region successfully conducted an EPWP NSS NPO Mobilisation Roadshow today in Kroonstad at the Fezile Dabi Teachers Development Centre.

The session was facilitated by Mr. Mokete Mokoena, Acting PIM Social, together with Mr. Mphasa Mpanyane, focusing on empowering and mobilising NPOs within the Fezile Dabi District regarding the EPWP NSS NPO Programme.

The roadshow was attended by various key stakeholders, including officials from the Free State Department of Social Development represented by Ms. Zukiswa Sedaka, the Department of Employment and Labour represented by Ms. Matsiliso Molole and Ms. Tsohle Molibeli, as well as SARS represented by Ms. Maggy Malebo.

The programme commenced with a presentation by Mr. Mokete Mokoena, who provided an overview of the EPWP NSS NPO Programme and outlined the mandatory requirements expected from participating NPOs.

Ms. Tsohle Molibeli from the Department of Employment and Labour guided attendees through the UIF registration processes and compliance procedures.

Ms. Zukiswa Sedaka from the Free State Department of Social Development presented on NPO compliance requirements, emphasising the importance of continuous compliance with the NPO Act. She encouraged organisations not to wait until funding application periods before ensuring compliance.

The final presentation was delivered by Ms. Maggy Malebo from SARS, who outlined the required documents for Tax PIN compliance and explained the processes that NPOs must follow to register as Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) in order to qualify for tax exemption benefits from SARS.

The participating NPOs were given an opportunity to engage through questions and answers, as well as one-on-one consultations with the various stakeholders present.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Mokete Mokoena, who expressed appreciation to all stakeholders and participating NPOs for their valuable contribution towards strengthening and developing the NPO sector in the Free State Province.

20/05/2026

𝐄𝐏𝐖𝐏, 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐍𝐏𝐎 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬

The Independent Development Trust (IDT), in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), hosted one of several EPWP Non-State Sector NPO mobilisation roadshows in the Sedibeng District Municipality at the Vereeniging Banquet Hall.

The roadshow was led by Mr Nceba Njongwe, Manager: Delivery Capacity, and Ms Keeinetse Zwane, both from the IDT Gauteng Regional Office.

The workshop aimed to improve understanding of compliance requirements for the implementation of Phase 5, Stage 2 of EPWP Non-State Sector for the 2026/27 to 2028/29 financial years. It also sought to create awareness of the upcoming EPWP Non-State Sector bid proposal that will be issued by the IDT, with the objective of empowering NPOs and ensuring they are eligible to apply for the bid.

Information was shared on compliance, registration processes, and mandatory requirements from institutions such as the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the Department of Employment and Labour, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and the Department of Social Development, which are essential for NPOs to successfully apply for the bid.

This session formed part of a series of mobilisation roadshows being conducted across Gauteng.

19/05/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐖𝐏, 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐍𝐏𝐎 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬

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19/05/2026

𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞
𝐄𝐏𝐖𝐏, 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐍𝐏𝐎 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬

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