Community
Motherwell Football Association – Gqeberha, Easter Cape
Community Development Report
Transforming Regional Sport & Economy
Ikusasa Group of Companies measures corporate success by the resilience and growth of our host communities, using targeted investments to unlock regional economic and human potential.
Executive Summary
At Ikusasa Group of Companies, our Corporate Social Investment (CSI) framework goes beyond passive philanthropy. We deploy strategic capital and active governance to solve complex community challenges.
Our flagship intervention in the Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) Easter Tournament demonstrates how corporate leadership can unify fractured communities, professionalize grassroots structures, and stimulate township economies across Gqeberha and the wider Eastern Cape.
Key Impact Milestones
Structural Reformation & Governance (2025–2026)
- Conflict Resolution: Successfully mediated and merged two deeply divided rival football associations in Motherwell into a single, unified Local Football Association (LFA) within 12 months.
- National Validation: The historic structural merger attracted national oversight, resulting in the National SAFA President spending his Easter weekend on-site to endorse the unified body.
- Institutional Benchmarking: Providing ongoing corporate mentorship to elevate MOFA into an outstanding, compliance-driven model LFA.
Youth Development & Talent Pathways
- Geographic Reach: Providing a safe, professional competitive platform for youth athletes across Motherwell, Gqeberha, and the greater Eastern Cape.
- Global Scouting Pipeline: Aggressively scaling the tournament’s profile to attract domestic and international talent scouts, creating direct professional pathways for township youth.
Township Economic Multiplier Effect
- Value Chain Activation: Stimulating the local micro-economy by driving consumer foot traffic to informal vendors, logistics providers, and local retail outlets during the tournament period.
- Strategic Co-Investment: Collaborating with localized corporate stakeholders, including co-sponsors Swartkop (Marina) Sea Salt, to maximize regional economic impact.
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Our community development framework directly advances both local and global sustainability priorities:
Strategic Focus Area |
Community Outcome | Aligned UN SDG |
Social Cohesion |
Unifying rival sports bodies and fostering safe community spaces. | SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Youth Empowerment |
Providing structural development and career pipelines for regional youth. | SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth |
Stakeholder Collaboration |
Uniting corporate co-sponsors, LFAs, and national athletic bodies. | SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals |
Future Outlook: Vision 2027 and Beyond
Ikusasa Group remains committed to sustaining this momentum. Our forward-looking strategy focuses on transforming the MOFA Easter Tournament into an internationally recognized household name, cementing the Eastern Cape as a premier hub for grassroots sports development and socio-economic inclusion.
Iinkonjane Zoofaku Foundation – Gqeberha, Easter Cape
Building Our Heritage
Ikusasa Group & Iinkonjane Zoofaku Foundation
At Ikusasa Group, we believe in creating and enabling environment, with Iinkonjane ZooFaku slogan “ Our slogan: “We are Africans – building Africans.”, and for the past three years, we have actively supported and enabled the Iinkonjane Zoofaku Foundation—a unique Non-Profit Company (NPC) born from Isiphehlo, the cultural group of the Faku twins (Amawele ooFaku).
Officially formalized with a credible governance board in 2026, the foundation restores dignity, builds capacity, and honors our African heritage.
Embracing Our Africaness
Traditional practice is not detached from modern society; it is a key cog of our identity. The call to traditional healing touches every corner of our world—including CEOs, government ministers, priests, doctors, and artists.
Ikusasa Group sponsors this platform to combat cultural ignorance. We aim to celebrate, teach, and align our heritage with sustainable community growth. Additionally, inspired by the tragic loss of one of the founding twins, we lead vital advocacy to break stigmas and raise awareness around breast cancer in black communities.
Strategic Pillars & Programmes
Pillar 1: Traditional Healing Development
- Focus: Restoring dignity and strengthening support systems for initiates.
- Key Programmes:
- Public awareness and image transformation.
- Initiate support and spiritual development.
- Digital knowledge-sharing and storytelling platforms.
Pillar 2: Economic & Community Development
- Focus: Empowerment, sustainability, and livelihood creation.
- Key Programmes:
- Traditional healer entrepreneurship development.
- Skills development and cultural craft academy.
- Youth development and substance abuse prevention.
- Resource mobilisation and funding initiatives.
Pillar 3: Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Focus: Identity, storytelling, and cultural expression.
- Key Programmes:
- Cultural music development (recordings and album production).
- Cultural documentation (biographies, documentaries, archives).
- Brand development and cultural identity positioning.
Leadership & Governance
To ensure transparency, sustainability, and corporate excellence, the foundation is guided by a powerful leadership team:
- Lulama Mampondo Notshulwana: Founder, remaining twin, and the visionary leader driving Isiphehlo and Foundation forward.
- Buhle Hanise: A pioneering corporate female leader who heads our newly appointed board of directors.
- Soso & Nokuthula Notshulwana: Dedicated siblings steering operations as part of the Executive Committee (EXCO).
Contact the Foundation
Partner with us, seek support, or learn more about our upcoming cultural and health initiatives:
- 📞 Phone: 079 876 4819
- ✉️ Email: iinkonjanezoofakufoundation@gmail.com
- 📘 Facebook: IinkonjanezooFaku
- ▶️ YouTube: Iinkonjanezoofaku
- Tiktok: AmaweleooFaku
Sibusiso Zuma Foundation – National
Empowering Communities, Building Futures
At Ikusasa Group, we believe our success is tied to the growth of our communities. We invest heavily in sustainable development. Our initiatives focus on sport, youth empowerment, and community care.
Our Flagship Partnership: The Sibusiso Zuma Foundation
We are proud to back the Sibusiso Zuma Foundation. Sibusiso “The African Puma” Zuma is an international football icon. He is an FC Copenhagen Hall of Fame inductee and Bafana Bafana legend.
Together, we are turning his lifelong dream into a reality. We are enabling building world-class sports complexes across Southern Africa. These hubs will provide youth from previously disadvantaged communities with the infrastructure to chase their dreams.
Ikusasa CSI Framework
Zuma Foundation Infrastructure
Elite Youth Development
Our Pillars of Impact
We deliver actionable, life-changing support across four key areas:
Sports Development
- Building complexes: Designing elite multi-sport facilities.
- Scouting talent: Finding the next generation of athletes.
- Providing gear: Supplying schools with kits and equipment.
Food Security
- Feeding families: Establishing sustainable community food banks.
- Nutritional support: Supplying schools with healthy meals.
Social Relief
- Winter drives: Distributing blankets to vulnerable areas.
- Disaster relief: Providing emergency care and supplies.
Targeted Outreach
- Schools: Integrating sports coaching into daily education.
- Correctional services: Using sports for inmate rehabilitation frameworks.
- The elderly: Hosting wellness days and providing home care.
Our Footprint by the Numbers
60
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Caps represented by our foundation partner, Sibusiso Zuma.
3
Core sectors served: Schools, Correctional Services, and the Elderly.
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Goal: Creating enabling environments for Southern Africa's youth.
Sibusiso Zuma Quote “ I worked so hard that my family has everything that they need, I took them out of the township so I would love to see some of the boys in the township doing the same. You must be happy if you make it in life”
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