Agape Foundation for Community Development
| Daniel Moloi | +27 81 590 3563 | Mohaladitwe Road, 134 D Honeyville, Makwane, Phuthaditjhaba, 9872 -28.55183475910494, 28.884460796987195 | Agapefordevelopment@gmail.com | The Agape Foundation for Community Development is a dynamic platform dedicated to building safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. Through initiatives in crime prevention, gender‑based violence and femicide (GBVF) awareness, and youth entrepreneurship development, the foundation empowers individuals to create lasting change. Programmes range from after‑school classes and education and training to fostering multi‑stakeholder connections that strengthen collaboration across sectors. |
Team Spirit Drop-in Centre | Matsheliso Mofokeng | +27 63 280 1659 | Metsi-Matsho, 82 Freedom Square, Mmakwane, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870 -28.548951640217993, 28.899454076732074 | eamspiritnpo@gmail.com | The Team Spirit Drop‑in Centre provides a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable children while advancing community initiatives that promote resilience and opportunity. With a focus on gender‑based violence and femicide (GBVF) awareness, early childhood development (ECD), and creative learning activities such as spelling bee competitions, the centre nurtures both protection and growth. |
Itemoheleng Soy Project | Letisia Sekonyela | +27 72 111 6224 | Operating from the Agape Foundation for Community Development: Mohaladitwe Road, 134 D Honeyville, Makwane, Phuthaditjhaba, 9872 -28.551811174681742, 28.883505927190086 Community training, food processing workshops, and student collaborations are hosted at the regional campus of the Maluti TVET College: Mampoi Road, Phuthaditjhaba-A, Phuthaditjhaba, 9869 -28.527159716681325, 28.80839466896113 | N/A | The Itemoheleng Soy Project is a community‑driven health and economic initiative based in Qwaqwa, South Africa, operated in partnership with the Agape Foundation for Community Development and the University of the Free State (UFS). The project aims to improve local diets, alleviate poverty, and strengthen community immunity by processing and promoting soy‑based nutrition. |
Bothobapelo Foraging and Wildcrafting | Dineo Matsie | +27 79 551 0065 | They are often based at the Bothobapelo Country Lodge – where these foraging and wildcrafting experiences are held: 33/34 Leratong Village, Monontsha, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870, Free State, South Africa. -28.57548298373227, 28.704382610053415 | bothobapelo33@gmail.com | The Bothobapelo Foraging and Wildcrafting initiative is rooted in traditional knowledge that reconnects people to the earth through the harvesting and preparation of indigenous veld foods and medicinal plants. |
Pusetso Ya Setjhaba | Suzan Lakaje | +27 67 689 2785 | 6004 Marumo Section, Matsikeng, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870 -28.509459607726487, 28.858277838886295 | suzanlakaje7@gmail.com | The Pusetso Ya Setjhaba Community Nutrition and Development Centre (CNDC) is a prominent initiative based in Qwaqwa, dedicated to fighting poverty and ensuring food security. Through its feeding programme, the centre provides more than a hundred hot meals to vulnerable families and individuals several times a week, using fresh produce cultivated in its community gardens. Beyond immediate relief, the centre equips community members with important knowledge and practical skills to help alleviate poverty and strengthen resilience. |
Ha-Magriza | Sabata Lepele | +27 81 563 5801 | 8113, 9866 9866 Pule Street, Phuthaditjhaba-A, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 -28.524831725417734, 28.80594047791199 | sabatalep@gmail.com | The Ha‑Magriza is a vibrant cultural hub celebrated for its focus on heritage, culture, and tours. Ha‑Magriza functions as a structured ecosystem for learning and growth. The hub and its surrounding cultural tours link directly to local skills development by serving as both economic and educational launchpads for the community. |
Re Ya Kgathalla Educational & Youth Project | Mlungisi Ngcobo | +27 78 626 5302 | Mota Road, Eva Mota Clinic, Phomolong, Tsheseng, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870 -28.63330172337094, 28.86870145092322 | rykeyp.1@gmail.com | The Re Ya Kgathalla Educational & Youth Project is dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening the community. With a focus on educational and youth support, substance abuse prevention, and sports and art for change, the project addresses crime prevention, social ills, and the needs of orphans and vulnerable children. |
Thaba Ronto | Soja Thoabala | +27 71 466 2359 | They operate directly out of the Dinkoeng Tented Camp and Adventure site: Mononotsa, Witsieshoek, Qwaqwa, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870, South Africa -28.57652793066961, 28.711269266264043 | NA | The Thaba Ronto mountain is a stunning, lesser‑known landmark located in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, near Qwaqwa. Celebrated for its focus on tourism and water preservation, it is a premier eco‑tourism destination, famous for sweeping views of the Drakensberg, natural rock pools, caves, and the majestic king proteas that bloom across the slopes. |
Qholaqhwe Advice Centre (QAC) | Mapaseka Madonsela | +27 73 333 3343 | Room 1-23, Consultancy Building, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 -28.520850969941723, 28.817474162571166 | madonsela.qholaqhweac@gmail.com | The Qholaqhwe Advice Centre (QAC) is a recognised human rights ambassador and active stakeholder in promoting justice and community empowerment. Operating as a non‑governmental organisation, its mission is the protection of human rights through capacity‑building, crisis intervention, and outreach programmes. |
Seotlong Agri and Hotel School | Benjamin Nhlapo | +27 83 406 9450 | Weltevrede Farm, Phuthaditjhaba, 9869 -28.458078543749416, 28.852562479758426 | nhlapobenjamin@gmail.com | The Seotlong Agri and Hotel School is a combined high school in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, offering technical training in agriculture and hospitality. Operating a 130‑hectare farm, the school provides learners with practical, entrepreneurial skills through hands‑on experience in commercial‑grade enterprises. Poultry farming is managed as a highly structured, independent corporate unit, designed to give learners deep operational insight into running an agribusiness. |
Maluti TVET College | Makhala Labase | +27 83 406 9450 | Mampoi Road, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 -28.527830054579326, 28.80828551374476 | marketing@malutitvet.co.za | The Maluti TVET College offers NQF Levels 2–4 National Certificate (Vocational) and NATED programmes, alongside specialised skills training that equips students with industry‑aligned expertise. As a partner in agriculture and carpentry, the college provides trade workshops designed to meet the demands of the regional economy while preparing learners for sustainable employment. |
Batlokwa Ba Mokgalong Royal House (Vrede) | Sechaba Tsotetsi | +27 78 365 3011 | De Jager Street, Vrede, 9835 -27.41449162021242, 29.15296121722222 (communal farm in Vrede district) | sechabatsotetsi711@gmail.com | The Batlokwa Ba Mokgalong Royal House, based in Vrede, Free State, is the senior royal house of the Batlokwa nation. The Batlokwa Ba Mokgalong Royal House is connected to the UFS through a formal, strategic partnership aimed at rural development, academic collaboration, and community upliftment. This partnership is anchored by a historic MoU signed with regional traditional leadership, including the Batlokwa Ba Mokgalong. It enables knowledge exchange by linking traditional indigenous knowledge systems with formal university research, academic learning programmes, and community symposia. |
Makholokoe Royal House in Harrismith (also known as Bakholokoe) | Morena Ernest Moloi | +27 82 741 6307 | The Makholokoe Royal House and Traditional Council headquarters are located in Makholokoeng village, near the Morena Tshihisi Moloi II Primary School -28.305108734555876, 28.982298092756878 (coordinates for the primary school) | estracem@gmail.com | The Makholokoe Royal House, also known as Bakholokoe, is a significant traditional community in Harrismith in the Eastern Free State. Its formal partnership with the UFS focuses on community education, leadership capacity building, and financial management training. In late 2024, the UFS Qwaqwa Campus signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Makholokoe Royal House, bridging higher education and traditional leadership under a shared developmental vision. This collaboration advances rural communities by combining academic resources with indigenous leadership structures. |
Batlokwa Ba Mota Royal House (Tsheseng Qwaqwa) | Morena Mosikili | +27 82 058 9524 | The Batlokwa Ba Mota Royal House and Tribal Office is located in the Tsheseng Village of Qwaqwa, South Africa -28.623635494155145, 28.84650352578985 (Tsheseng Village) | morena501@hotmail.com | The Batlokwa Ba Mota share a strong collaborative link with the UFS, particularly through the Qwaqwa Campus. As an active stakeholder, the royal house serves on governance boards such as the Afromontane Research Unit (ARU), giving researchers direct access to the community and ensuring that academic enquiry is grounded in indigenous knowledge. This partnership also supports ecological and community development projects, including landscape restoration in Qwaqwa. |
Bakoena Ba Mopeli Royal House (Namahadi Qwaqwa) | Lebohang Mopeli | +27 72 620 6739 | 451 Namahadi Village, Witsieshoek, 9869 in Qwaqwa, South Africa. -28.560053515955634, 28.832235780341463 (488 Namahadi) | bakoenakingship@gmail.com | The royal house stands as a central pillar of Basotho cultural preservation, heritage, and community leadership. The royal house maintains a formal, strategic partnership with the UFS, particularly through the Qwaqwa Campus, which lies within its traditional territory. This relationship, structured through a signed MoU, provides researchers with direct access to the community and embodies the principle of engaged scholarship, ensuring that university knowledge directly benefits local people. |
Bakoena Royal Council (Matatiele) | Teboho Thubela | +27 82 679 1380 | 102 Main Street, Matatiele, 4730 -30.34272975436336, 28.807694883129198 | tthubela@yahoo.com | The Bakoena Royal Council in Matatiele is a prominent traditional leadership body representing the Bakoena (Bakwena) communities in the Eastern Cape’s Alfred Nzo District. The council maintains a formal partnership with the UFS through a signed MoU, which strengthens leadership and governance within traditional structures. This relationship provides researchers with direct access to the community for land preservation initiatives and positions the council as an active stakeholder in regional development. |
Engo - Child and Youth Care | Jezel Tshanga | +27 82 449 0106 +27 51 552 6914 | 22 Van Heerden Road, Willows, Bloemfontein -29.124496959620153, 26.19798029270015 | Jezel@vironskinders.org.za | The Engo Child and Youth Care Centres form part of a broader non‑governmental welfare network in the Free State, providing residential care for children placed through the Children’s Court due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. |
Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre | Blaise Busaka Majale Elizabeth Setloboko Andrew Mokebe | Pastor Blaise Busaka:
+27 73 333 9170 Grootvlei Office: +27 51 505 4733/4 Andrew Mokebe (ACT):
+27 67 619 3792 or
+27 51-505 4739 | Grootvlei Area, Dewetsdorp Road, Bloemfontein, 9301 -29.22788820231214, 26.293941728835204 | ysw@mdup.co.za andrew.mokhebe@dcs.gov.za | The Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre, situated just outside Bloemfontein, forms part of the Department of Correctional Services’ mandate to detain sentenced offenders and remand detainees within a secure, regulated environment while promoting rehabilitation and social reintegration. As a context for engaged scholarship, Grootvlei provides pastoral care students with a critical site of encounter with incarceration, moral accountability, and the complexities of rehabilitation. |
Siesta Retirement Home and Hospice Bloemfontein | Hanneke Lubbe | +27 51 431 8183 +27 78 638 8063 WA | Hospice Bloemfontein: 5 General Conroy Street, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein. -29.08855903672514, 26.20579836958868 | hanneke@hospicebfn.co.za | The Siesta Retirement Home is a residential facility for older adults, offering levels of care that range from independent living to frail care support. It provides structured accommodation, healthcare assistance, and social support for elderly residents, including those facing age‑related vulnerability, chronic illness, or cognitive decline. The Hospice Bloemfontein is a palliative care organisation dedicated to supporting patients with life‑limiting illnesses and their families through holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. |
Martie du Plessis School | Hlalele Dineo | +27 51 522 6801 | 91 Du Plooy Crescent, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein, 9301 -29.135643135358244, 26.17061483706249 | sw@mdup.co.za andrew.mokhebe@dcs.gov.za | The Martie du Plessis School in Bloemfontein is a specialised educational institution serving learners with cerebral palsy, physical disabilities, and learning challenges. For pastoral students, the school provides a context for engaging disability theology, educational inclusion, and the relational dynamics of care within institutional and developmental frameworks. |
SANCA Aurora Addiction Recovery Centre | Rethabile Lenkoe | +27 51 447 7275 | 28 Cromwell Rd, Naval View, Bloemfontein, 9301 -29.109035396301117, 26.229422695099245 | youthcentre@auroracentre.co.za | The Aurora Addiction Recovery Centre in Bloemfontein is a long‑standing non‑profit organisation dedicated to the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders through holistic, evidence‑based care. |
#Imagine Youth Camp | Rev Christo Nel | +27 76 943 2006 | Venue for camp in the Free State is at Nampo Park, R30, Bothaville, 9660 -27.237058206779494, 26.665548679758423 | info@imaginemovement.co.za central@imaginemovement.co.za (Free State, Gauteng) | The Annual Youth Camp brings together teenagers from the Free State, Northern Cape, North West, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal for a two‑day programme attended by participants from various denominations. The camp combines spiritual activities with workshops on life skills, creating a supportive environment for young people to grow in faith and personal development. |
CANSA | Sr Kelebogile Selemela Pontsho Letsitsa | +27 51 444 2580 +27 84 871 6672 | 90 Melville Dr, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, 9301 -29.10315706728991, 26.199207838907707 | Kselemela@cansa.org.za ttlali@cansa.org.za | The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is a non‑profit organisation dedicated to cancer research, education, and patient support. |
Towers of Hope Foundation | Rev De la Harpe le Roux | + 27 71 524 5966 | 37 Henry St, Bloemfontein Central, Bloemfontein, 9301 -29.115481212495176, 26.222248338908038 | info@towersofhope.org | The Towers of Hope Foundation, based in the historic Tweetoringkerk (Two Towers Church) at 37 Henry Street in central Bloemfontein, is a non‑profit congregation serving the city’s vulnerable populations. It provides immediate necessities such as food, runs vocational and needlework programmes, and manages community clean‑ups, positioning itself as a vital hub of care and empowerment in the inner city. For theology students, Towers of Hope is a key site of practical pastoral engagement. |
Bloem Shelter | Monica Kruger | +27 71 465 4025 | 4 Raymond Mhlaba St, Hilton, Bloemfontein, 9301 -29.11174926697524, 26.22559369842489 | bloemshelter25@gmail.com | Bloem Shelter is a registered NPO and Christian organisation founded by Izak Botes, providing housing and holistic rehabilitation to over 75 vulnerable individuals in Bloemfontein. The UFS has partnered with the shelter since 2009, providing academic support, healthcare, and entrepreneurial training. |
Iphahamiseng Child and Youth Care Centre | Duma Mhlongo James Williams | +27 73 711 9988 +27 78 576 8889 | 21992/1 African Rd, Batho, Mangaung, 9323 -29.137267225336984, 26.22473372910736 | iphahamisengtrust005@gmail.com | The Iphahamiseng Child and Youth Care Centre in Batho, Mangaung, Bloemfontein, is a non‑profit residential facility providing shelter, food, and care to orphans and vulnerable children. |
Boikhuco Old Age Home | Geyzer Beck | +27 51 011 2932 +27 61 389 0309 | Maleleka St, Bochabela, Bloemfontein, 9323 -29.14490072381853, 26.23237224907678 | gyzerbeck@gmail.com | The Boikhuco Old Age Home, also known as the Mangaung Society for the Care of the Aged (MSCA), is a registered non‑profit organisation in Bochabela, Bloemfontein. It provides affordable accommodation and frail care to elderly residents, ensuring dignity and support for those in need. |
Heidedal Child and Youth Care Centre | Caroline Nombula | +27 76 493 1144 | 36 Andrew Scholtz, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9301 -29.129901282406234, 26.2368658273137 | cnombula7@gmail.com | The Heidedal Child and Youth Care Centre in Bloemfontein has, for more than 30 years, provided a safe residential environment for abandoned, neglected, and vulnerable children. Caring for infants through to young adults up to 22 years of age, the centre nurtures and supports children within a structured setting that emphasises stability, education, and personal growth. |
Talitha Cumi Child and Youth Care Centre | Sharon Ntobela | +27 81 585 7685 | 54 Aliwal St, Arboretum, Bloemfontein, 9301 (Childline FS) -29.1032017648833, 26.21861456626316 (Childine FS) | marilu@crc.org.za | The Talitha Cumi Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) in Bloemfontein is a registered temporary place of safety and baby house, providing residential care, shelter, and basic needs for vulnerable, orphaned, or abandoned children up to 10 years of age. Operating as a haven for those removed from abusive or neglectful homes, the centre offers stability and protection during critical periods of transition. |
Rainbow Old Age Home | Bernard van der Ross | +27 83 237 5932 | Located right next to Mangaung 10111 -29.13964946164024, 26.249324220198847 and the Heidedal Police station -29.142033963887535, 26.25017713742883 | | The Rainbow Old Age Home, located in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, is a residential care facility dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for senior citizens. As a registered non‑profit, the home focuses on affordable accommodation and frail care, ensuring dignity and well-being for elderly residents in the community. |
ROC Foundation, Heidedal | Patrick Kaars Victor van Bellins | +27 82 764 5685 +27 81 281 7899 | 27 Lekay St, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9301 -29.13522480581119, 26.24841555609608 | patrick@rocfoundation.co.za | REACH our Community (ROC) Foundation, based in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, is a non‑profit organisation operating a multi‑purpose community centre. It supports vulnerable children and families by providing social services that address poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, and the impacts of HIV/Aids. |
Soutpan Community | Bishop Nhlanhla David Nhlapo | +27 73 646 0430 | 729 Ikgomotseng, Soutpan, Free State (address for the Ikgomotseng community hall and SAPS) -28.74596178919022, 26.052738096323523 (Soutpan) | Belinahou25@gmail.com | The Soutpan community, located 40–50 km northwest of Bloemfontein, is steeped in salt‑mining history and archaeological significance. Today, it is actively engaged in strengthening local infrastructure and addressing social challenges through collaborative partnerships. |
Love Philippolis ECD and Community Centre | Prof Annalene van Staden | +27 51 401 2954 | The Love Philippolis ECD and Community Centre is located at 93 Tobie Muller Street, Philippolis, 9973 -30.267182749388148, 25.27363352545606 (Love Philippolis ECD and Community Centre) | VanstadenA@ufs.ac.za | The Philippolis community, founded in 1823 and recognised as the oldest town in the Free State, is located about 180 km southwest of Bloemfontein. With a population of roughly 4 000, this tight‑knit Karoo town is rich in heritage and actively engaged in sustainable development and educational empowerment through partnerships. |
Kidz Care Trust | Marita van Kraayenburg Dr Jean-Paul Popheim | +27 82 775 2770 +27 51 401 7981 | 113 Kort Street, Roodewal, Bloemfontein -29.09693750463165, 26.35346312541307 | info@kidzcaretrust.org.za PophaimJ@ufs.ac.za | The Kidz Care Trust in Bloemfontein is a registered non‑profit organisation dedicated to holistic child development, community outreach, and child safety. Unlike conventional daycare or preschool facilities, it operates as a multi‑faceted centre supporting vulnerable and street‑connected children. |
Lettie Fouché School | Alendra Jordaan Elmarie Potgieter | +27 72 827 2839 +27 76 988 5961 | 46 A Bloemendal St, Rayton, Bloemfontein, 9310 -29.05964469000707, 26.20630461534318 | admin@lfskool.co.za | The Lettie Fouché School, located on Bloemendal Street in Bloemfontein, is a specialised safe haven that educates and cares for learners with special educational needs. Alongside its academic programmes, the school operates an on‑site primary health clinic and provides critical therapies to support holistic development and well-being. |
Ke Ka Mohau Children's Home | Mojalefa Jeff Modise | +27 65 207 3497 | Because this is a welfare centre and temporary place of safety for vulnerable children, local NGOs in the Mangaung area often keep their exact residential addresses private to ensure child protection and security. | | The Ke Ka Mohau Children’s Home (Through Grace), located in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, is a community‑based welfare facility providing shelter, food, clothing, and care for vulnerable and orphaned children. The home relies heavily on public donations and community outreach to sustain its operations, positioning itself as a vital support structure for children in need. |