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Fudumala Ubuntu Challenge
Fudumala handovers in 2026
The Fudumala Ubuntu Challenge puts school jerseys, and where a sponsor goes further, full Fudumala Packs, onto learners who need them.
26 School Jerseys Handed Over at Thuto ke Maatla Engineering School of Specialization
On 27 August 2026, the Fudumala Ubuntu Challenge handed over 26 individually labelled school jerseys to learners at Thuto ke Maatla Engineering School of Specialization in Tembisa.
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25 School Jerseys Handed Over at Masisebenze Comprehensive School
On 27 August 2026, the Fudumala Ubuntu Challenge handed over 25 individually labelled school jerseys to learners at Masisebenze Comprehensive School in Tembisa.
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Winter Is Not Over: 72 School Jerseys Handed Over at Thuthuka Primary School
On 30 July 2026, the Fudumala Ubuntu Challenge handed over 72 individually labelled school jerseys to learners at Thuthuka Primary School in Tembisa, on a day that dropped to 10°C with no rain forecast for the fortnight ahead.
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Investec Backs Fudumala: 100 School Jerseys Delivered to Sindawonye Primary School
On 28 July 2026, the Fudumala Ubuntu Challenge, backed by Investec together with private sponsors, delivered 100 individually labelled school jerseys to learners at Sindawonye Primary School in Mamelodi.
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More Than a Jersey: Fudumala Packs Delivered at Nyiko Primary School
On 23 April 2026, the Fudumala Ubuntu Challenge 2026 delivered full Fudumala Packs to 20 learners at Nyiko Primary School — a jersey, shoes, and socks — made possible by SAIBPP.
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1000 Uniforms handovers in 2026
A separate Threads for iKasi Foundation programme, also called 1000 Uniforms for Tembisa's Future, which places full school uniforms rather than jerseys.
Year Two, Same Belief: 50 Uniforms Walk Into Zitikeni Secondary School
On 29 May 2026, 50 learners at Zitikeni Secondary School in Tembisa received full school uniforms sponsored by Growthpoint Properties through Growthpoint Gives, in partnership with Threads for iKasi Foundation.
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50 Full School Uniforms Handed Over at Tshepisa Primary School
On 6 March 2026, Threads for iKasi Foundation and the Transnet Foundation handed over 50 full school uniforms at Tshepisa Primary School in Tembisa, in honour of the late Mr Martin Kekana, a former principal of the school.
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50 Full School Uniforms Handed Over at Inxiweni Primary School
On 27 February 2026, Threads for Ikasi Foundation and the Transnet Foundation handed over 50 full school uniforms at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa, in honour of two educators' legacy.
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Media coverage and earlier handovers
Press, broadcast and partnership coverage, together with the foundation's handovers from before the two programmes above.
The Face of a Campaign That Refuses to Stay Small
Olithemba Weekly Issue 122 put Khabo Mnguni on its cover — a moment of community recognition for the Fudumala Ubuntu Challenge 2026 and everyone who answered the call.
Read moreFudumala Expands to Umtata
On Heritage Day 2025, the Fudumala School Jersey Drive made history with its first handover outside of Gauteng.
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Women Who Lead: Khabo Mnguni on Newzroom Afrika
Khabo Mnguni spoke on Newzroom Afrika about the women who lead community initiatives like the Fudumala School Jersey Drive.
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22 On Sloane Mandela Day Partnership
For Mandela Day 2025, the campaign partnered with 22 On Sloane to pack and deliver jerseys to learners in Tembisa.
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Warming Hearts: Khabo Mnguni on You FM
Chairperson Khabo Mnguni appeared on You FM's Mini Masterclass to discuss the Fudumala School Jersey Drive and the spiritual calling of providing warmth to every learner.
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Uniform Handover: Ingqayizivele Secondary
Through the Threads for iKasi Foundation, full school uniforms were donated to underprivileged learners at Ingqayizivele Secondary School in Tembisa, ensuring every student has the dignity to learn.
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