Collen Mashawana Foundation Continues to Restore Dignity Through Acts of Compassion and Innovation 

The spirit of Ubuntu was once again on full display as the Collen Mashawana Foundation (CMF) handed over a brand-new, fully furnished home to Ntate Vincent Kgabo in Ramotse, Hammanskraal, Tshwane. The emotional handover ceremony, held on 31 October 2025, brought together community members, government partners, and private sector stakeholders in celebration of a remarkable act of compassion and progress.

The event forms part of CMF’s ongoing mission to restore dignity, improve lives, and empower vulnerable communities across South Africa. This latest project marks the third home the Foundation has completed in just three weeks — an extraordinary testament to its dedication and efficiency.

The new home was constructed in only seven days, using Alternative Building Technology (ABT) — a modern, sustainable method that combines speed, durability, and affordability. This approach highlights the Foundation’s innovative edge and its belief that technological solutions can help address South Africa’s persistent housing challenges.

The Foundation’s Chairperson, Collen Mashawana, emphasized that the project symbolizes unity and hope:

“This home is not only a roof over someone’s head — it is a symbol of unity and hope. Together, we have demonstrated what can be achieved when compassion meets innovation.”

The initiative was supported by key partners, including the Department of Human Settlements, the City of Tshwane, the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC), Afribiz Invest, Steel World, and the South African Women in Construction and the Built Environment (SAWIC & BE).

Their collaboration reflects the Foundation’s approach of building partnerships that deliver tangible social impact. SAWIC & BE also emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment in the construction sector, with female artisans and contractors actively involved in the building process.

The Collen Mashawana Foundation’s impact goes beyond providing shelter. During the ceremony, the Foundation announced a bursary for Jeffrey, a young neighbour who has been caring for Ntate Kgabo. This act of generosity underscores CMF’s broader vision — creating ripple effects of empowerment, education, and opportunity within local communities.

Through initiatives like this, the Foundation is nurturing a culture of care and collective responsibility — showing that social transformation is possible when compassion meets purpose.

In just a few years, the Collen Mashawana Foundation has become synonymous with hope, dignity, and action. From supporting elderly citizens and people living with disabilities to assisting disaster victims and struggling families, CMF’s interventions continue to touch lives across South Africa.

Its partnership-driven approach stands as a model for public-private collaboration, proving that sustainable impact is achievable when hearts and hands work together for the common good.

As communities across the country continue to face challenges of poverty and inadequate housing, the Collen Mashawana Foundation remains a beacon of light — a reminder that progress is built not only with bricks and cement but with compassion and humanity.

By Africa News Alliance | Editorial team