01 · Early Childhood Education
Ready before the first bell
Play-based early learning builds literacy, numeracy, confidence and curiosity before primary school.
Nyanga East & Lower Crossroads · Cape Town
Empowering our community, together.
Masakhe supports children, women and families in Cape Town through early childhood education, women’s skills development and community support.
Meet the founder of Masakhe
Ntombenqaba Petros
Founder · Read her story →
Why it matters
A confident start for a child. A practical path for a woman. A stronger circle for every family.
Masakhe works from within the community, responding to local needs with education, practical skills and sustained support.
Our programmes
Three ways we show up
02 · Women's Skills Development
Hands that build a living
Sewing and crocheting workshops help women build practical skills and explore income-generating opportunities.
03 · Community Support
No one carries it alone
Support groups give mothers opportunities to connect, share experiences and access community support.
Founded from community need
A local response built to last
Masakhe grew from community need, supporting children, women and families through early childhood education, practical skills development and community support in Nyanga East and Lower Crossroads.
Ntombenqaba Petros · Founder
Read our storyWays to support
Stand with the community
Give
Help sustain learning, skills workshops and community care.
Give to MasakheVolunteer
Share your time and experience with a community-led programme.
Get involvedPartner
Work with Masakhe to strengthen long-term local opportunity.
Partner with MasakheLet's work together
Partnership & contact
Partner, sponsor or learn more about how Masakhe serves families in Cape Town.