The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation is a registered Non-Profit Company on a mission to inspire and reignite hope in individuals and communities across South Africa through Education, Food Security, Health Care and Human Development. Causes that the late Wayne Mathew Naidoo was passionate about.

- Education -

Today’s students, tomorrow’s leaders

The Today’s students, tomorrow’s leaders programme provides essential academic support and resources to ensure equal educational opportunities for students in low-income schools, helping break the cycle of generational poverty.

- 2025 Impact-

Mamelodi, Gauteng

The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation has opened its second library at Tlakukani Primary School in Mamelodi, Pretoria. A R91,000 investment that will serve 586 learners.

This is more than shelves and books. It is a space where children can grow their confidence, strengthen their reading skills, and discover what is possible when opportunity meets support.

At the opening, the Department of Education announced that the school will now dedicate one hour every day to reading. A meaningful step toward building a culture of literacy that lasts.

We also launched the first Wayne Mathew Naidoo Literacy Competition to reward learners who read the most books and encourage a lasting love for learning.

Wayne believed in building people.
This library is another chapter in that promise.

- 2024 Impact-

Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape

Through our #EveryStepCounts programme, we provided 30 boys and girls at Jan Kempdorp Primary School with brand new school shoes and a snack pack each, including chips and popcorn.

These kids have been making do with secondhand sandals and tekkies because proper school shoes are just too expensive for their families, many of whom rely on seasonal jobs.

In partnership with PEP, The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation is ensuring these kids walk through the rest of the school year with the comfort and confidence they deserve. Because we believe that #EveryStepCounts—both in and out of the classroom.

Eisleben, Limpopo

In a significant stride towards enhancing educational resources, The Wayne Mathew Naidoo Foundation and Foodspec have unveiled a state-of-the-art library in memory of the late Wayne Mathew Naidoo.

This cutting-edge facility, valued at R94,258, is set to become a haven of knowledge for 882 children in the region. The grand opening was a momentous occasion, graced by the presence of the Royal Family of Limpopo and representatives from the Department of Education, who have both pledged their commitment to safeguarding the library, ensuring it is used responsibly and remains a pillar of academic support for years to come.

Together, we are shaping a brighter future for the children of South Africa, truly living Wayne Mathew Naidoo’s motto, “We build People”.

Ngobi, Limpopo

We equipped 20 deserving students at the Gaseitsiwe High School in Limpopo with essential school items—uniforms, shoes, toiletries, and sanitary supplies.

We have also proudly assisted the school in launching their first Soccer and Netball teams, providing not only top-notch sporting equipment but also the necessary tools to meet legislative requirements.

- 2023 Impact -

North West

Geography, Mathematics, and Mathematics Literacy study guides have been donated to Grade 12 students at the Mothotlung Secondary School in the North West region.

These resources aim to assist struggling students in preparing for their final exams.

Gauteng

Maths, Maths Literacy and English tutoring sessions have been provided to Grade 9, 10 and 12 scholars, housed at the Aryan Benevolent Home in Lenasia, and to a struggling scholar in the Eersterust Township in Pretoria.

These sessions aim to better equip struggling students from impoverished backgrounds for their exams and upcoming tests.