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Uthando (Love) South Africa is a unique and innovative Non Profit and Fair Trade in Tourism accreditated company. The aim of Uthando is to raise funds and other forms of assistance for community development projects in South Africa.

Uthando also offers:

authentic, uplifting, fun, inspirational, interactive and meaningful experiences

for FIT travellers as well as groups of any size in the sprawling and impoverished townships of Cape Town.

The Uthando Tours run as daily scheduled tours AND tailormade private tours (for groups of any size) to suite particular interests, whether it be urban agriculture; animal welfare; youth development through the medium of art, dance, choir singing, classical music, drumming or sport; special needs education; assistance to refugees; the environment; economic empowerment through skills development; arts and crafts; township theatre; prisoner rehabilitation; care and protection for children, women and the elderly.

Reviews :

I cannot believe that I have visited South Africa since I was 8 years old, but never seen anything that taught me as much as those few hours did. Incredible work you are doing ! Thank you so much.
Sally Kirby
Formerly of Black Tomato
London, UK

The morning we spent with you visiting the projects was for me, the highlight of our trip to Cape Town. It was not only meaninfgul and interesting but totally inspiring. The courage of Margaret and Nokwanda and the team from the Abalimi vegetable gardens to pursue their projects in the midst of such adversity and poverty is incredible. The sights we saw and people we met that morning have stayed with me since and I hope will remain with the boys for ever and cause them to appreciate the advantages they have in life.
Pearce Family
London

We absolutely loved the Uthando Tour! The way you approach the problems that the township communities are facing, is definitely one of the most sustainable and amazing options to get a look inside.
Evelien Van Veen, Talisman Travel Design
Holland

You have one of if not THE BEST MODEL for helping travelers better understand the local issues in a responsible way. Your service is needed and so very valuable!
Priscilla P. Macy
Global Sojourns
Arlington, USA

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The latest news and blog posts

Kiddies Educare’s new jungle gym

When Kiddies Educare moved into their new building in February, the ground where the shack used to be was left vacant. That ground has now been filled with a new play area. Thank you to the Jeras Family from the USA for this. Love James read more

Thokozani Youth Development Centre developing rapidly

The Thokozani Youth Development Centre is developing rapidly into the heart of a community centre in the Town 2 informal settlement in Khayelitsha. read more

Zimasa – First Year Drama Student

Zimasa one of Jikeleza’s own take occupancy of her Campus Residence which she has earned a full scholarship for three years , Tuition , Text Books , Catering and Residence! This is the first time this child knows of running water and a brick room and electricity that one can have access to anytime of [...] read more

Campaign to change use of the name “Townships”

I do believe that by calling the impoverished neighbourhoods inhabitated largely by the black population, “townships”, we are perpetuating the legacy of Apartheid. Let us start calling them something different. They are after all part of Cape Town. They are actually suburbs of Cape Town. Lets get the debate going. read more

Tata Hlehle in this new “house”

Standing with Tata is Thembi, the social manager for NOAH in Khayelitsha read more

Mama Malan in her new “house”

Winter is approaching and many of the “shacks” of the “oldies” from NOAH (Neighbourhood Old Age Homes) are leaking and provide insufficient protection from the bad weather. So far Mama Gayiya, Mama Malan and Tata Hlehle have received new “houses’. Many people contributed but in particular thank you to the Borehams and the Seeruthun’s for [...] read more

16 June 2012 at 12.30pm – 3.00 Barnyard Theatre Willowbridge

Annual Uthando Benefit Concert to be held on 16 June 2012 from 12.30pm – 3.00pm at Barnyard Theatre Willowbridge. Ticket prices still to be confirmed and bookings to open in March 2012. It is a RARE TREAT to have Dance For All, Amy Biehl Foundation, Jikeleza Dance Project, Hout Bay Music Project, Cape Malay Choir [...] read more

Uthando embarks upon Brand Awareness Campaign in the townships or Eastern Suburbs of Cape Town

This is the Volcano Arts Project, a township theatre company that produces social theatre with a view to educating children through drama, theatre, music and humour on important issues like substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, gangsterism, HIV / AIDS, peer pressure etc. Issues that are so relevant to children. Attached is a photo of Mandlesizwe, the [...] read more

Uthando looking for a PR company in Cape Town to do some Pro Bono work

Thokozani gets a new jungle gym

Thokozani Brothers Youth Development Project now boasts a wonderful jungle gym for the younger children. This is the ONLY facility in the entire informal settlement of Town 2 for all the children to play on. read more

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