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Building Stronger Communities Together: Khulisa’s Rustenburg Impact Report (Jan–May 2026)
At Khulisa Social Solutions, we believe that tackling deep-seated social challenges—such as violence, substance abuse, and social exclusion—requires a collective, ecosystem-led approach. Over the first five months of 2026, we worked side-by-side with schools, families, government departments, NGOs, and local leaders across Rustenburg to drive restoration, healing, and social cohesion.
Key Impact Highlights
Massive Reach: Over 23,699+ people were reached through psychosocial support, dialogue circles, school interventions, and community workshops.
Community Mobilization: Facilitated 135 dialogue circles, 314 community workshops, 45 school campaigns, and 45 family sessions.
Strategic Ecosystem Growth: Conducted 377 stakeholder engagements and established 21 formal partnerships.
Local NGO Capacitation: Provided critical training in governance, compliance, financial management, and trauma-informed practice to 14 local NGOs to build sustainable community infrastructure.
Spotlight Initiatives
Restorative Justice & Diversion: On May 31, 2026, adult and minor diversion beneficiaries participated in an exposure visit to the Rustenburg Correctional Centre. The visit provided a stark, realistic look at the consequences of criminal behavior, encouraging participants to make positive life choices.
World No Tobacco Day: On May 28, 2026, Khulisa partnered with the Royal Bafokeng Administration to host an awareness campaign for senior citizens at the Kanana Multi-Purpose Centre. The event focused on physical health risks, mental health dimensions of addiction, and finding healthy community alternatives.
Looking Ahead
As we head into the second half of 2026, our priorities remain focused on expanding school and community dialogue circles, strengthening NGO sustainability, increasing diversion interventions, and deepening stakeholder collaboration to build a unified tomorrow.
About us
For over two decades, Khulisa has been at the forefront of restorative justice and peace-making in South Africa, pioneering innovative approaches that restore dignity, rebuild trust, and transform conflict into collaboration. From its early work in prisons and schools to today’s nationwide community-based dialogue circles, Khulisa has consistently demonstrated that justice is not only about law, but about healing relationships and strengthening the social fabric. By embedding restorative practices into communities, Khulisa has cultivated thousands of peacebuilders who turn lived experiences into solutions—laying the foundation for a more cohesive, resilient, and hopeful society.
For more information, contact:
Lesley Ann van Selm | Managing Director and Founder
Khulisa Social Solutions
082 601 2299
