- The Sakh’Indoda initiative in Hout Bay empowers men to foster personal growth and community responsibility.
- Through monthly dialogue sessions, the group addresses toxic masculinity and promotes inclusive values.
- Their vision includes expanding this movement to other communities across South Africa.
In a bid to inspire change and foster a sense of responsibility among local men, a diverse group of roughly 30 men in Hout Bay is coming together in an initiative known as Sakh’Indoda.
This organisation is dedicated to empowering individuals to take charge of their lives, challenge toxic masculinity, and build safe, inclusive communities.
Every first Tuesday of the month, Sakh’Indoda hosts dialogue sessions aimed at promoting personal growth and community engagement.
The next session is scheduled for today (5 November) at 18:30. It will be held at Penzance Ave in Imizamo Yethu.
These monthly gatherings create a space for men to share experiences, support each other, and cultivate mentorship partnerships that encourage personal development and community involvement.
“We believe that meaningful dialogue is essential for personal and community development,” says Siya Manqunyana, programmes Coordinator for the organisation. “Through these sessions, we can break down barriers, foster authentic relationships, and empower each other to become positive role models in our families and communities.”
Values, mission
Since its inception, Sakh’Indoda has been grounded in core values: transparency, empowerment, community, integrity and dialogue. These guiding principles shape the group’s vision of a society where men take responsibility for their lives and actively contribute to the well-being of those around them.
Focused on economic empowerment and building meaningful connections, Sakh’Indoda is making a tangible impact in Hout Bay and looks forward to expanding its approach to other communities across the country.
The monthly dialogue circles have had a lasting impact on many men who attend, including Loyiso Skoti (46) originally from the Eastern Cape. Reflecting on his experience, he shares: “Since the first dialogue circle on 5 September 2020, I haven’t missed a session. I was one of the roughly 60 men who initially gathered in that safe space, and we discussed what it truly meant to be a man and the role of men in society. It was a wake-up call for me, one that has shaped how I see myself and my responsibilities as a man.”
With its commitment to nurturing safe and inclusive environments, the organisation envisions a future where men take pride in their roles as leaders and nurturers in their communities.
- For details or to join their monthly sessions, call Manqunyana at 076 997 1626.
