Welcome to Phuthanang Protective Workshop
An NPO based in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni. For over 30 years we've been promoting dignity, skills development, and economic participation for persons with disabilities through structured programmes and a supportive, accessible environment.
"Improving human dignity for persons with disabilities for 30+ years"
Our Programmes & Services
Structured programmes designed to rehabilitate, educate, and empower persons with disabilities through skills development and community support.
Drop-in Centre
A daily safe space where members gather, connect, and are served a nutritious lunch in a welcoming, accessible environment.
Income Generating Projects
Members develop marketable skills through sewing of bed linen, embroidery, and overlocking — creating real economic participation.
Beading
Members create beautiful beadwork in a variety of designs, expressing creativity while building fine motor skills and confidence.
Food Gardening
Growing fresh produce for the kitchen and community, building horticultural skills and promoting nutrition and self-sufficiency.
ABET Training
Adult Basic Education and Training Levels 1–4, giving members foundational literacy and numeracy skills for workforce integration.
Changing Lives in Tsakane
Since 1988, Phuthanang has transformed hundreds of lives through skills development, learnership placements, and daily community support.
30+
Years of Service
Since 1988
60+
Learnership Members
Since inception
15
ABET Certificates
Levels 1–4
18
Gardening Trainees
Via Siyabonga Africa
Members placed at:
Support Dignity & Inclusion
Your support helps us continue providing daily care, skills training, and economic opportunities for persons with disabilities in Tsakane. Every contribution matters.