Help kids in inner-city Joburg by booking a tour
30,000+ visitors since 2012. In 2025 the Foundation registered 250 children, up from 80 in 2024.
Ways to help
Four ways to support Dlala Nje
Book a tour and you are already helping. 85% of tour revenue goes to the Dlala Nje Foundation.
Want to do more? Give your time. Volunteers help with homework, teach a skill in one of the programmes or lend a hand at community events. You can come every week, join the kids on their quarterly outings or help organise one of our events.
- Book a tour
- Volunteer at the centre
- Donate from R50
- Buy a Dlala Nje T-shirt from our online shop
You can also send a gift from our wishlist on Amazon.co.za. [NEEDS CONTENT: Amazon.co.za wishlist URL]
Want to see where the money goes? Read our annual reports.
Become a volunteer
Share a skill, help with homework or join a community event.
Volunteer stories
Meet some of our volunteers
Three of the volunteers who keep the centres going.
Newsletter, January 2026
Andrea Wainer, known as Gogo-OG
“Some people light up a room. Gogo-OG changes lives. Week after week, she shows up with care, patience and heart, proving that small acts can leave the biggest marks.”
Annual report 2024
Tu Dang, piano teacher
“Tu Dang, from Australia, has been volunteering at Dlala Nje since 2023. She joined us to teach the kids how to play a piano and during our Little Miss Dlala event the kids took turns playing the national anthem.”
Annual report 2025
Andrew Campbell, North Rand Scouts
“Andrew Campbell, the district commissioner of North Rand Scouts, has been a huge support since we joined the movement. With over 20 years of scouting experience, he’s helped us with equipment, skills training, and even donated funds for outings.”
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Got a skill to share?
Piano, knitting, coding, soccer, story time: if you can teach it, the kids will try it.
FAQs
Common questions
Visiting for a few days? Book a tour. Staying longer? Volunteer at the centre. Back home already? Donate online from R50.
Pick what suits you: a weekly session, the quarterly outings or a one-off event. The volunteer page has the details and the form.
Most of it goes to the Dlala Nje Foundation and its two community centres in Ponte City.
Yes. The Dlala Nje Foundation is a registered NPO (NPO-159-432) and Public Benefit Organisation, so your donation qualifies for a Section 18A tax certificate. Email info@dlalanje.org to get one.
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Get in touch
Contact us
Questions about volunteering? Send us a message.