About Us
Established in 1978, Lebuwe Centre has served the disabled community for 38 years with compassion. trust and dedication.
Empowering members of the disability community of Atteridgeville, Saulsville, Lotus and surrounding areas.
Adding value to the lives of the fellow citizens of the community to ensure improved quality of life for all.
ASAPD History
1978
Lebuwe Centre was founded, then known as "Cripple Care"
1985
30 year old lease acquired from Local Municipality.
1985
Acquired Department of Social Development as long-term donor
1995
Erection of wood-structured workshop
1999
Acquired Denel PMP as a long term donor.
1999
Erection of Tshoke workshop, sponsored by city council.
2000
Acquired National Lottery Foundation as multi-year donor.
2000
Acquired Super Shongwe and Memorial Trust as long-term donor.
2001
Reception of Community Builder Award from the African National Congress.
2007
Acquired Spiritual Science Fellowship - International Institute of Integral Human Sciences as a long term donor
2012
Erection of chemicals plant, sponsored by Denel PMP.
2014
Conversion of wood structure to brick and mortar structure i.e. Bontle workshop.
2014
Consecration of new building Dr. Marilyn Rossner.
2016
Reception of Excellence Award from Gauteng North Association for People with Disabilities.
2016
Adoption of digitization of work processes initialized to improve work performance, sponsored by Denel PMP. Implemented by Black Digits (Pty) Ltd.
2018
Successfully launched Leatherworks project
2018
Reception of Lifetime Achievement Award from Jacaranda Forum
2018
Reception of Lifetime Achievement Award from Super Shongwe Memorial Trust
2018
Reception of UN Lifetime Achievement Award from United Nations
Staff
The people who keep Lebuwe Centre running.
Lizzy Mabusha
Center Manager
John Sekete
House Father
Dina Ngwetsana
Beadwork Supervisor
Blessing Maila
Internal Social Worker
Peter Rahube
Security Offer
Eileen Tshoane
Accountant
Japhta Motlhamme
Supervisor
Motlatsi Nyoni
Tailor
Philip Mogale
Gardener
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another” (John 13:34).
The Board
| Chairperson | SJ Maepa |
| Vice-Chairperson | E Sibiya |
| Treasurer | LE Molefe |
| Secretary | J Mashico |
| Vice-Secretary | |
| Committee Member | B Molefe |
| Committee Member | LT Mabusha |
| Committee Member | D Phala |
| Committee Member | LG Moloto |
| Committee Member | E Molokomme |