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About the Fudumala School Jersey Drive

Warmth, dignity, and community, one jersey at a time.

2023, in Tembisa

Founded

Threads for Ikasi Foundation

Run by

ZS Uniforms

Manufacturing partner

Khabo Mnguni

Chairperson

800+

Learners reached since 2023

1,000 jerseys

2026 target

Why We Provide School Jerseys

The Fudumala School Jersey Drive exists to provide school jerseys to learners in need and restore their sense of dignity. A warm jersey is more than clothing. It is a signal that someone cares, that a child belongs, and that learning can happen without the distraction of cold.

Threads for Ikasi Foundation

The community organisation that powers the Fudumala School Jersey Drive. Dedicated to uplifting township communities through clothing, education, and sustainable development.

ZS Uniforms

Our trusted manufacturing partner. ZS Uniforms produces every Fudumala jersey with care, ensuring quality, durability, and proper school branding for each school we serve.

How the Drive Has Grown Since 2023

From a community idea to a movement reaching 1,000 jerseys.

2023

Early Beginnings

The Fudumala School Jersey Drive started as a community initiative to address the need for school jerseys among learners in Tembisa. The first jerseys were distributed through grassroots efforts and local partnerships.

2024

Breakthrough Year

With the Sandvik corporate partnership, the Fudumala School Jersey Drive delivered 570 jerseys across 12 schools in Tembisa. This was the campaign's biggest year and proved the model could scale with the right support.

2025

Growing Our Reach

In 2025, we impacted the lives of 262 learners. We also extended our reach to the Eastern Cape, where we donated 109 Fudumala packs in partnership with Standard Bank Transaction Banking. This year proved that the warmth can travel beyond Tembisa.

2026

The Ubuntu Challenge

The launch of the Ubuntu Challenge, a viral tag-3 sponsorship model targeting 1,000 jerseys. Built on everything we have learned, with a focus on community participation and transparent impact tracking.

Who Runs the Fudumala School Jersey Drive

KM

Khabo Mnguni

Chairperson

Leading the Fudumala School Jersey Drive and the Threads for Ikasi Foundation with a vision for sustainable community impact. Khabo has been the driving force behind every jersey delivered and every partnership built since the campaign began.

Threads for Ikasi Foundation

The Organisation Behind the Drive

A community-focused foundation committed to uplifting township communities. Threads for Ikasi provides the structure, partnerships, and accountability that make the drive possible.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fudumala

When was the Fudumala School Jersey Drive founded?

The Fudumala School Jersey Drive began in 2023 as a grassroots community initiative in Tembisa, addressing the need for school jerseys among local learners.

Who runs the Fudumala School Jersey Drive?

The drive is run by the Threads for Ikasi Foundation, a community organisation focused on uplifting township communities. It is led by Chairperson Khabo Mnguni.

Who manufactures the Fudumala jerseys?

ZS Uniforms is the trusted manufacturing partner, producing every jersey with proper school branding, quality, and durability.

How many learners has the Fudumala drive reached since 2023?

The drive has reached 800+ learners since 2023, across schools in Tembisa and, from 2025, the Eastern Cape.

What happened in 2024?

2024 was the drive's breakthrough year. With the Sandvik corporate partnership, 570 jerseys were delivered across 12 schools in Tembisa.

What happened in 2025?

In 2025, the drive impacted 262 learners and expanded to the Eastern Cape, donating 109 Fudumala Packs in partnership with Standard Bank Transaction Banking.

What is the Ubuntu Challenge?

The Ubuntu Challenge is the 2026 campaign model: sponsor a jersey, tag three people, and challenge them to do the same. It targets 1,000 jerseys for learners this winter.

Where does the Fudumala School Jersey Drive operate?

The drive operates in Tembisa, Gauteng, with a 2025 expansion into the Eastern Cape.

How can I get involved?

You can sponsor a jersey, take part in the Ubuntu Challenge, or set up a corporate partnership. Visit the Sponsor or Get Involved pages to start.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Be part of something bigger. Sponsor a jersey and help a child feel the warmth of community.