By Bliss Yeni October 24, 2026 When Vuyolwethu and Ronald Chada joined Umnotho, they had a single goal: to buy a stand and build a house. Like many families, they longed for a place to call their own, a home that reflected stability, growth, and belonging. What they didn’t know was that they would gain far more than just possession of a house. Today, they own a home in Muldersdrift, a location famously known as the wedding capital, just a stone’s throw from Lanseria Airport and surrounded by...

By Bliss Yeni October 03, 2025 The Umnotho Community has taken another bold step towards self-reliance and sustainable housing. “We are constructing our own brick manufacturing plant,” says Managing Director Leslie Gama. “The project is already underway, the foundation has been laid, and construction is in progress . ” This initiative builds on Umnotho’s journey, which began when twelve pioneering families came together to buy land and build homes for themselves in response to South Africa’s...

By Bliss Yeni September 19, 2025 Umnotho is a movement that refuses to wait for change and instead creates it. Rooted in skills,...