Foundation drives literacy in Daveyton
The Phamisa Buka Foundation is able to cater for 10 schools with library revitalisation.
Angelinah Kemane, founder of the NPO Phamisa Buka, is counteracting illiteracy and youth unemployment in the community of Daveyton.
With the help of the 100% Foundation and Nal’ibali, the Phamisa Buka Foundation is able to cater for 10 schools with library revitalisation, where 20 facilitators are shared among the schools, helping the children with reading, spelling and maintaining confidence.
Every Wednesday, a reading circle is held at participating schools, where the facilitators engage with grades six and seven learners, reading, spelling and talking about challenges they might face.
Kemane said that starting this foundation came from her seeing what education can do.
“My mom always told me thuto ke lefa (education is a gift), which kept me going, and that is what I want the children in my community to remember too,” she said.
“It is sad to see children in the streets not doing anything with their lives. I hope my foundation reaches more and changes more lives.”
The foundation also aims to eradicate youth unemployment, as facilitators who were once staying at home are now able to receive stipends to help maintain their livelihoods.
Sanelisiwe Mkhaliphi, a facilitator, said she is happy to be part of the programme as she is able to give back to the community.
“I am glad to be able to offer a space where I can make learning fun by incorporating different teaching methods to help the children absorb information better,” she said.
Overall, Phamisa Buka is already impacting lives.
On March 4 and 5, learners participated in the 2026 Gauteng Provincial Human Rights debate competition, held at the Apartheid Museum, where Moshoeshoe Primary School outshone the other schools in the district.
Kgalema Primary achieved second position overall, with Thoriso Maphotho being recognised as the best overall debater.
Kemane said that by September, she wishes to host over 200 learners for a literacy festival, with activities such as spelling bees and reading competitions.
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