Tebatjo Experienced, trustworthy and driven. These are just a few of the ways that coworkers describe this invaluable member of our team.  Tebatjo is truly inspirational and makes it a pleasure to come to work.Tebatjo Makhafola is a current student of Master of Management in Finance and Investment at the Wits Business School. His research report is focused on the funding of coal fired power stations. The objective of the research is to understand the determinants of funding of coal by using, through empirical and scientific evidence. Tebatjo currently holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree, Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) as well as the Postgraduate Diploma in Management majoring in Business Administration. He has previously served as an intern in the Environmental Justice Department at CALS (Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University). He is a fellow of ASRI Future Leader’s Programme and has served as a volunteer at WCCO (Wits Citizenship & Community Outreach) as well as Wits UNICEF initiative. Tebatjo is looking forward to contributing meaningfully towards the fight against environmental injustice as well as programmes that are against climate justice.

Penelope Homu 

Psychologist 

Mashamba Fulufhelo Thelma she is a Registered Counselor who registered with Hpcsa she has a Bachelor's degree of Psychology from University of  Venda and she also has a certificate of Employment Wellness from IQ Academy.She is currently working as a Trauma Counsellor under her practice which is called Rotolivhuwa Psychological services which offers psychological services such as (sexual assault.beareveme.motor vehicle accident.HIV pre and post counselling,marriage and relationship problems )

Fhulufelo Mashamba 

Psychologist 

Mashamba Fulufhelo Thelma she is a Registered Counselor who registered with Hpcsa she has a Bachelor's degree of Psychology from University of  Venda and she also has a certificate of Employment Wellness from IQ Academy.She is currently working as a Trauma Counsellor under her practice which is called Rotolivhuwa Psychological services which offers psychological services such as (sexual assault.beareveme.motor vehicle accident.HIV pre and post counselling,marriage and relationship problems )

Basani Piccolinah MABUNDA 

Social Worker

A well-respected member of the LEFATSHE LA THUTO team, is one of our  members and has played a vital role in shaping our vision and programs. She bring years of experience in making LEFATSHE LA THUTO a household name.
Basani holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social work in University of Venda. Additional learning includes (EMDP) emerging managers’ developmental program, mentoring of student social workers and social auxiliary workers. Skills programs at home community based care organizations for provincial and district HIV/AIDS coordinators.Current studies: Honors in Counselling Psychology with University of South Africa.Her first and current job opportunity is as a Social worker at the Department of Social Development. When  she joined the Department she  started by doing generic social work in which my duties were:To provide intervention services to persons abusing substances and to people with disabilities To provide protection and care services to children and older personsTo provide temporary social relief to people in distress (SRD) and To provide integrated services to individuals and families affected and infected by HIV&AIDS.To provide services to victims of gender-based violence (VEP)Provision of administrative functionTo provide care and support services to people living with disabilitiesTo conduct community awareness campaigns (community capacity enhancement). 
Over the past years the past fourteen years she has performed various functions and   coordinated different programsCare and support services to older persons Care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDSDelegated Social work supervisor Statutory services coordinator
Competencies and AbilitiesAbility to interact at all levels utilizing excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information of clientsExcellent verbal and written communicationGood report writing, minutes writing and canalizationInterviewing and counselling skillsConflict resolution and management Good presenter Computer literateSuperior organizational skills; results-focus with superb execution and follow-through, highly detailed-orientedEfficient, highly productive, self-motivated and flexibleGood facilitation skills, time and project managementA good team player who is able to support both management and colleagues in executing tasks.To provide guidance and expert advice to case managers in the sub- districtTo provide management of statutory administrative orders and management of statutory services Render casework, group work, community work and administration functions.To provide management of databases for identified services and identify challenges in service delivery and facilitate capacity building on identified needs. She provides administration function, Supervising students ,social auxiliary work and social worker

Sydney Nkwinika 

Social Worker

 Experienced, trustworthy and driven. These are just a few of the ways that coworkers describe this invaluable member of our team.  He is truly inspirational and makes it a pleasure to come to work.
Sydney holds a Bachelor of Social work and Master of Social Sciences [Social work], UKZN). Additional learning includes skills programs at home community based care organizations for provincial and district HIV/AIDS coordinators; mentoring and coaching for public service managers; and safety and  risk assessment tools for child protection social workers. As a Social worker at the Department of Social Development he,To provide intervention services to persons abusing substances To provide services to people with disabilities To provide protection and care services to children and older personsTo provide temporary social relief to people in distress (SRD) and To provide integrated services to individuals and families affected and infected by HIV&AIDS.To render social behaviour change programmes to youth and young.To render women and youth empowerment servicesTo conduct community awareness campaigns (community capacity enhancement). Since then I have a progressive career which span for over ten years.
Ability to interact at all levels utilizing excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information of clientsExcellent verbal and written communicationGood report writing, problem solving and counseling skillsGood public speaker and computer literate Ability to conduct research utilizing both method of data collection (Qualitative and Quantitative data)Superior organizational skills; results-focus with superb execution and follow-through, highly detailed-orientedEfficient, highly productive, self-motivated and flexibleGood facilitation skills, time and project managementTo provide guidance and expert advice to case managers in the sub- districtTo monitor services rendered by protective workshops to women, people living with disability and elderly.To offer psychosocial support to women, children and people with disabilities.To assess gender related challenges and design intervention strategies To provide counselling to victims of gender-based violence.To provide women empowerment services through campaigns and workshops/capacity building.Compile pre-sentence report and recommend sentence for perpetrators of gender-based violence.Evaluate implementation of gender, youth and people with disability guidelines and legislation.                                           

Mike Nkosi 

Head of Technical 

An invaluable part of the LEFATSHE LA THUTO staff and leadership, Mike Nkosi has witnessed the continued evolution of our Organization from the start. With extensive experience in both the non-profit and private sectors, he offers a unique skill-set that ensures undeniable impact.
As a life long enthusiast of adding value in the institution I am working for,  I have succeeded at expanding my knowledge of and not limited to In my current position at Gauteng share services center, I have supervised all phases of duties and initiatives furnished to me, a list of which includes (salary administration, registry clerk, sorting and filing of documents, creating files for GPG employees and attending to file queries, data capture, car park attendant, shuttling of vehicle and checking of vehicles. 

Thabisile Britta Ngwenya

Software Developer & UX/UI Designer

Thabisile is a very imaginative person that always comes up with the best designs, the best possible software is that will be engaging to users and to the communities. She is a very open minded person, willing to take peoples advice, and willing to take peoples input to come up with the best solutions making her a perfect team player . Living in a community full of diversity, Thabisile has grown to love and care and sympathize with the people around her. She has been a helping hand where possible and with the skills she has,  she tries to advance her community technologically.
She is a graduate Software Developer adept in bringing forth expertise in design, installation, testing and maintenance of software systems. Equipped with a diverse and promising skill-set. Proficient in various platforms, languages, and embedded systems. Able to effectively self-manage during independent projects, as well as collaborate as part of a productive teamI am knowledgeable in user interface, testing, and debugging processes. Bringing forth expertise in design, installation, testing and maintenance of web systems.Graduating with a bachelors degree in software engineering from a well-known province in China (Shandong). Liaocheng University has groomed her and open her eyes to bigger possibilities. China is well known for its technological advancement that makes life in general less of a hassle. Thabisile stayed in China for four years and has learned not only the theoretical part of computer science, but also how to use it in the real world and how to implement it into our lives.While in China, she worked at an e-bike manufacturing company (March 2020-June 2021) that aimed at making a very small bicycle looking vehicle have the most functions that could be found in cars. 
From January 2022 to June 2022 she worked in a robotics training center for kids training teachers the best way to teach kids aged 6 to 12 the basics of computers while making it a fun experience.
Her highest skills include HTML JavaScript, python, PHP, Java, and using platforms like android studio and Figma to the design and implementation of applications.Thabisile is a beginner to intermediate level of French and Chinese.

Violet Loti

Software Engineer

Violet was not always clued in on the fast paced world, it took a lot of uphill battle to finally find my love for software engineering.She holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Development and Management at NWU_VTC, where  she progressively learnt a lot about the fine art of balance and also learnt a lot about the different dynamics one has to possess to succeed in the journey of academia. Violet stumbled upon her love for tech during one of the toughest times of her life, when her only escape was gaming. She studied Systems Development at one of Africa's best software engineering academies - called WeThinkCode, this institution not only teaches you how to code but it shapes and paves your way to the real tech field. Violet she is in layman's terms, a 'fresher' in the tech industry and  always looking for innovative ideas and solutions that will help her gain knowledge about her  field. She has gained impeccable skills over the years in front-end development, back-end development, cloud services and software as a whole. She has good communication skills, impeccable time management and a positive attitude which helps her tackle any situation. Violet is a great asset to Lefatshe La Thuto 

Tekezya Kuzanga Simbao

Software Engineer and Cyber Specialist

Tekezya Kuzanga Simbao
Many Describe him as a Hardworking and Reliable Individual with strong abilities in grasping and learning. Has the willingness and passion to help those members of the community who are oppressed and neglected. Offering programing, Cyber Analyzing, software development, people management and marketing skills. Highly Organized proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Motivated engineer who is Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Worked at Jin Rui Jia Alibaba Foreign Sales UX Research Intern (Part Time) from March 2021–November 2021 where he Edited reports, communications, and background papers prior to publication. Checked electronic data capturing systems for integrity and compliance. Recorded and sorted analytic data to identify important trends. Communicated results and issues to researchers, asking questions and seeking assistance as necessary. Adhered to strict documentation and reporting standards. Participated in meetings, presentations, and other events. Also worked at Founder Laser Online Marketing Coordinator (Part Time) from January 2022–September 2022 where he Created and managed successful plans for increasing pages visits and likes. Directed paid search campaigns on diverse platforms. Gathered and evaluated campaign data to optimize strategies. Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs. Supervised team of five employees, promoting positive work environment through effective communication, active engagement, and hands-on assistance. Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery. Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others. Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations. He did his bachelors at Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China from 2018 – 2022 and graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer science and technology. Thesis project was named Tulande social and financial application and was ranked top 3% of the class. Attended a course with the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Bengaluru India. Sttained a certificate in people managent. Tekezya’s skills include but are not limited to Elementary HTML, JavaScript, Elementary C++, Elementary Python, Elementary Java (Android Studio), Schedule Coordination, Handling Customer Complaints, Microsoft Office, Recruitment and Hiring, Team Management and Supervision, Staff Scheduling, Workflow Optimization, Report Preparation and Analysis, Team Leadership, Time Management, Multitasking and Organization, Handling Complaints, Decision Making, Motivational Leadership, Customer Service, Relationship Building, Video Content Production, Remote Work Coordination, Phone and Email Etiquette, Meeting Coordination and Support, Multitasking and Prioritization, Customer Service Management, Honesty and Integrity, Delegation and Work Assignment, Attention to Detail, Verbal and Written Communication, Confidence and Drive, Friendly and Relatable, Intermediate Simplified Chinese Speaking

Nonkululeko Nzo 

Health and Safety Officer 

Words cannot describe the role that Nzo has had in ensuring that LEFATSHE LA THUTO always stays on track. Their continued communication with beneficiaries means a lot to the foundation. 
Nkululeko Nzo the founder of N20 Creations and one of the directors in KEI Solutions. Nkululeko has a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem-solving and a drive to see things through to completion. He is a certified project manager and a certified Health and Safety practitioner. He has more 5 years of experience in managing and leading teams across multiple sectors. He is an avid reader, passionate about personal development and to develop his community as well. More and above Nkululeko is a musical artist that has worked with an array of artists, including Unathi Nkai the former idols judge and Chico twala the renowned producer of all times. Outside the scope of what he knows, he is eager to learn new things and enjoys to overcome challenges that he faces. Nkululeko has distinct prowess in events management and in the corporate world.

Tsundzukani Leon Maluleke 

HR Administrator 

Tsundzukani Leon studied Office Administration andGraduated,  also did Management Assistant at Capricorn College for TVET at polokwane. 
worked for 3 years as a Personal assistant and Data brigade at Capricorn college for TVET and Department of Public Works roads and infrastructure.  
She is a hard worker and am computer literate. She adjusts easily in any working environment. She  believes that the combination of academic and professional experiences has provided her with the organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills that will enable me to make her significant contribution to the Support Services and administrative work at Lefatshe La Thuto. 

Kedibone Mokhethi 

Office Receptionist 

With us since our founding Kedibone  is one of our  team members and has played a critical role in shaping our mission and projects. They bring their years of experience and skills in helping LEFATSHE LA THUTO grow and make a measurable impact.
Kedibone Patience Mokgethi was born and raised in Soweto, worked at Pattleys food store as an assistant. She is currently a volunteer assisting  children and women with school work and administration work for an NGO in her community  her childhood wasn't smooth sailing  once tried to commit suicide and was in a coma for 8 days have  been through  a lot however she managed to overcome those obstacles and is giving back  motivational talks to the community and believes that she needs to  help those who are in the situation she once experienced.