About Us
A Few Words
About Us
Established in 2005 by Elizabeth (Lizzy) Monyela, Thuthuzela was initially an orphanage that provided a place of safety for vulnerable children in the Alexandra community. The ages of the children which were cared for at the orphanage, ranged from infants to those of school-going age. The orphanage provided meals, basic pre-school education and counselling to these children.
Today, Thuthuzela runs a fully-fledged day-care centre, in addition to the continued running of the orphanage.
The day-care centre provides meals and basic pre-school education to the children
living at the orphanage and other young children from the Alexandra community. With education being a primary focus area, Thuthuzela also facilitates the transportation of children to schools in
surrounding areas
Lizzy Monyela,
Director
AIMS
2.1 To provide shelter and food to neglected and abandoned children within the Alexandra community,
who are brought to Thuthuzela for care and safeguarding;
2.2 To provide a place of safety for vulnerable children in the community, and in particular, those who
may be fearful, and face physical or emotional abuse;
2.3 To help the community by providing day-care facilities to children of working families;
2.4 To assist with the promotion of community-based projects relating to the empowerment and skills
development of members of the Alexandra community;
2.5 To provide basic, pre-school education to children under school-going age; and
2.6 To provide comfort, support and care to children infected with, and those affected by, HIV/AIDS.
Certified Care
Thuthuzela was registered as an NPO in terms of the Non-profit Organisations Act, 71 of
1997 (the NPO Act) with the NPO Directorate in March 2007. A copy of Thuthuzela’s NPO
Certificate is available on request.
Thuthuzela was approved and registered as a PBO in terms of the Income Tax Act, 58 of
1962 with the Commissioner of SARS in May 2013. A copy of the approval is available on
request.
Great Staff
Our carers respond every time with a big warm smile.
Safety
Experience
Activities
Governance Structure of Thuthuzela
Our carers love what they do, and that's what makes them so special.
In terms of Thuthuzela’s Constitution, which was adopted in April 2012, there are two-tiers of
governance, namely: (i) ordinary members; and (ii) members of the management committee.
5.2 There are currently six members of the management committee. Members of the management
committee are tasked with the day-to-day management and operations of Thuthuzela. We have
included, as Annexure B to this proposal document, the details and designation of each of the
members of the management committee. An annual general meeting is held within three months after the end of each financial year (30 June). The business of the annual general meeting shall be, amongst other things, (i) to receive and consider the management committee’s report; (ii) to consider proposed resolutions; (iii) to consider the audited accounts of Thuthuzela; and (iv) to elect the management committee
members for the following year.