On 25 September 2025, Fudumala reached a milestone by delivering 109 Fudumala packs to learners at Esethu Primary School and Mandela Park FSS in Umtata, Eastern Cape.

This marks Fudumala's first nationwide handover beyond Tembisa and reflects our commitment to extend Ubuntu in Action across South Africa.

The Umtata community was recently affected by floods which left many families struggling. Each Fudumala pack includes some school uniform items and other essentials to help learners return to school with dignity, confidence, and hope.

This important day also coincided with South Africa's Heritage Day, a celebration of culture and unity. Families in Umtata had more reason to celebrate as learners stepped forward with renewed confidence and pride.

This handover was made possible through our partnership with Standard Bank SA Transaction Banking, whose dedication to community upliftment has brought meaningful support to learners and their schools.

This initiative shows the power of collective giving and the importance of dignity in education. Fudumala is proud to take this first step toward nationwide impact, proving that when we act together, we can restore hope for learners and communities across South Africa.