Accelerated Matric Programme
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Africa Teen Geeks
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Vegetable Farming
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Fish Farming
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Rural Horse Racing
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Welcome to Ikusasa LeAfrika

Ikusasa LeAfrika Foundation (ILAF) is a non-profit organisation based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. It was founded by Dr Zweli Mkhize who is also the chairperson of ILAF. ILAF was established with the aim of contributing to the social and economic development of marginalized communities. Our focus is to see community programmes become self-sustainable without undue reliance on government.

What We Do

Agriculture

Agriculture

The agriculture programme creates community based agricultural hubs in Poultry Farming, Fish Farming and Vegetable Farming. Ikusasa LeAfrika Foundation intervenes through training of communities, building of broiler houses, facilitating procurement of supplies and creating market linkages. Read More
Education

Education

The regeneration sub-programme has two focus areas. The first area is the development of learning infrastructure similar to the model used for the Ndumo Regeneration Project in the north –east of the KwaZulu-Natal province. The second area is the mobilization of professionals to contribute to the enhancement of education in their areas. The forum for professionals will also contribute to the youth development programme. Read More
Youth Development and Entrepreneurship

Youth Development and Entrepreneurship

The youth development programme focuses on youth leadership development and entrepreneurship development. Our main objectives include creating new youth-run businesses, providing leadership training for youth, increasing participation of youth in the economy and reducing levels of unemployment. Read More
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  • ILAF celebrates Mandela Day at Obed Mlaba Technical High School 

    ILAF celebrates Mandela Day at Obed Mlaba Technical High School  Ikusasa LeAfrika Foundation (ILAF), a non-profit organization which is the brainchild of Dr Zweli Mkhize, celebrated the Mandela Day at Inchanga at the Obed Mlaba Technical School. Dr Zweli Mkhize addressed the ceremony which was attended by over 200 people.  Read More
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