Social impact

Held on 8 August 2026 at Lesedi Theatre, Joburg Theatre.
Recognised educators for:
◦ 20 years of service,
◦ Achievement of 70%+ subject averages,
◦ 30+ years Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Special appreciation was extended to Mr Innocent Ngwane, identified as the FET: Arts & Culture Senior Education Specialist also the Founder & Visionary of NIDTAA.
* Partners included:
◦Gauteng Department of Education

Conducted on 5 August 2026.
* Beneficiary schools:
◦ Dr Knak Primary School
◦ M.C. Weiler Primary School
* Total donation:
◦ 150 pairs of school shoes
◦ 75 pairs per school.
* Partners included:
◦Gauteng Department of Education
◦Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
◦ Wingman USA
◦ Softer
◦ Ntyrely Nsane
◦ BIC.
* Each pair of shoes was accompanied by a BIC pen.

Held on 15 August 2026 at M.C. Weiler Primary School.
* Partnership between:
◦Gauteng Department of Education
◦Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
◦ M.C. Weiler Primary School
◦ Alexandra Secondary No. 3
◦ AWQAFSA Women's Fund
◦ La Carne Master Foundation.
* Reached 50 boys from Grades 6 to 8
◦ 30 from M.C. Weiler Primary School
◦ 20 from Alexandra Secondary No. 3.
* Addressed issues such as bullying, peer pressure, violence, gangs, substance abuse, self-esteem, discipline, leadership, accountability and future aspirations.

Held on 17–18 July 2026 at Alexandra Secondary School No. 3;
* Partnership between:
◦Gauteng Department of Education
◦ Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo.
◦ Rotary Interact
* LCMF implemented a series of environmental restoration, school improvement and community development activities during Mandela Week
* Activities at Alexandra Secondary School No. 3 included grass cutting, clearing overgrown vegetation, waste removal, school grounds cleaning, beautification and environmental rehabilitation.
* A further infrastructure clean-up and garden preparation campaign was undertaken at Alexandra Secondary School No. 3 on 18 July.

Held on 17–18 July 2026 at ; Women for Peace Centre ECD
* Partnership between:
◦Gauteng Department of Education
◦ Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
◦ Ntyrely Nsane
* At Women for Peace Centre ECD, activities included roof restoration, exterior painting, garden preparation, landscaping and environmental beautification.

Held on 16 June 2026 at Gresswold Senior School
*LCMF commemorated Youth Day through a Painting and Beautification Project at Gresswold Senior School. The initiative focused on improving the school's learning environment while providing learners with practical exposure to vocational skills. Learners participated alongside professional painters and paint specialists, receiving practical instruction in surface preparation, painting techniques, colour mixing, finishing and workplace safety.
* Partnership between:
◦Gauteng Department of Education
◦ Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
◦ Splash Paints SA