The four colours represent the way we, as independent, working adults, are and will always be linked to the other three groups: the elderly, children and animals.
The colours also represent the vibrancy of African diversity and culture.
Tactile Technologies
We are all woven together
Giving back is not a campaign, it is who we are.
Through the Londisizwe Foundation, Tactile Technologies has been actively supporting children, the elderly, animals and education across South Africa since 2017. From preschools in Khayelitsha and youth programmes in Nyanga, to animal rescues in Cape Town and women’s empowerment through the Womandla Foundation — our commitment to community is ongoing, personal and deeply rooted in the values that have guided this business for 25 years.
Our Donations
Our role has grown into that of a true business partner
Mar–Dec 2024 | Womandla Foundation
Tactile Technologies committed R300,000 to empower women and girls through education and skills development.
Apr 2023 | Vaal Echoes of Love Old Age Home
A donation of R10,000 in essential goods — blankets, food, and supplies — provided to elderly residents.
May 2022 | KZN Floods – Gift of the Givers
In response to the KZN floods, R50,000 and relief goods were donated to support displaced communities.
Oct 2021 | Tears Animal Shelter (CT)
Tactile Technologies donated R15,000 to Tears Animal Shelter in Cape Town to support rescued animals.
Oct 2021 | Inyanda Day Care
A contribution of R15,000 was made to Inyanda Day Care to support early childhood development programmes.
Oct 2021 | Agisanang Day Care Centre
Agisanang Day Care Centre received R15,000 to sustain care and learning services for young children.
Oct 2021 | Snow White Day Care
A donation of R15,000 was directed to Snow White Day Care to advance early education and child welfare.
Oct 2021 | Zithuthukise Development ORG
Zithuthukise Development Organisation received R15,000 in support of community upliftment initiatives.
Oct 2021 | Township Boyz & Gals Matter
Township Boyz & Gals Matter received R15,000 to further their work with at-risk youth in communities.
Sep 2021 | Bright Start Education & Mentorship
R13,600 was donated to sponsor Eugene's participation in the Bright Start Education Mentorship Programme.
Nov 2019 | Karoo Donkey Sanctuary
Tactile Technologies donated R10,000 to the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary to support animal welfare efforts.
Oct 2019 | Cancer Buddies
A donation of R10,000 was made to Cancer Buddies to assist individuals affected by cancer in South Africa.
May 2019 | Flyball Nationals
Tactile Technologies contributed R10,000 to the Flyball Nationals in support of organised canine sport.
Mar 2019 | Loud Ability
R7,500 funded a therapeutic drumming session for individuals living with mental and physical disabilities.
Sep 2018 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 supported teacher salaries, daily meals, and materials for the children.
Aug 2018 | MRP Foundation – Just Imagine
R11,500 was donated at the Just Imagine fundraiser to empower youth through education and skills development.
Aug 2018 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Jul 2018 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Jun 2018 | Township Roots Tree
Five laptops and a printer valued at R29,802 were donated to equip Township Roots volunteers and interns.
Jun 2018 | Love-a-Bull SA
R6,750 was donated towards a life-saving operation for Honey, a seven-week-old pup in critical condition.
May 2018 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
May 2018 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Apr 2018 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Mar 2018 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Feb 2018 | Pug Rescue South Africa
Tactile Technologies donated R25,500 to Pug Rescue South Africa to support rescue and rehabilitation work.
Jan 2018 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Dec 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R6,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Dec 2017 | Al Ansaar Charitable Foundation
R10,000 was donated to Al Ansaar's soup kitchen to provide warm meals for vulnerable community members.
Nov 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Nov 2017 | 18 Gangster Museum
R33,112 was donated to the 18 Gangster Museum to fund youth art classes and anti-gangsterism education.
Oct 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Oct 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Sep 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Aug 2017 | TLC Children's Home (JHB)
Tactile Technologies donated R5,000 to TLC Children's Home in southern Johannesburg to support child care.
Jul 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Jul 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Jun 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
An increased contribution of R15,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's key operations in Khayelitsha.
May 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Apr 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Feb 2017 | Pug Rescue South Africa
Tactile Technologies donated R12,000 to Pug Rescue South Africa to assist with rescue and rehabilitation.
Jan 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Jan 2017 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Nov 2016 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Oct 2016 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
A monthly contribution of R5,000 sustained the Bumble Bee preschool's operations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Sep 2016 | Just Grace (Langa, CT)
Just Grace received R5,000 and three laptops to sponsor five students and advance skills development in Langa.
Aug 2016 | Adopt a Pet South Africa
R100,000 was contributed towards the purchase of a vehicle to facilitate animal rescue and transportation.
Aug 2016 | Pug Rescue South Africa
Tactile Technologies donated R5,000 to Pug Rescue South Africa to assist with rescue and rehabilitation.
Aug 2015 | PITOU Bumble Bee Center
An early contribution of R6,000 helped establish sustained support for the Bumble Bee preschool programme.
Apr 2015 | Pug Rescue South Africa
Tactile Technologies donated R10,189.32 to Pug Rescue South Africa to support ongoing rescue operations.
Our Projects
Tactile Technologies has been supporting various charity projects in the past years and Londisizwe Foundation was created to formalize our commitment and expand the support to those in need.
- Womandla Foundation
- 4 Lion Cubs Rescued From Ukraine
- Bumblebee Project
- 18 Gangster Museum
- Pug Rescue South Africa
- Adopt-A-Pet
- Township Roots
- MRP Foundation
At Tactile Technologies, our commitment to giving back takes a meaningful step forward with a focus on empowering women in South Africa. Through our foundation, Londisizwe Foundation, we’ve allocated funds to support Womandla Foundation’s incredible initiatives. Stay tuned for the positive impact we’re set to make together!
Womandla Foundation was established in 2018, they aim to foster, facilitate, educate, empower and equip women and girls and the larger community with vision, purpose and to attain the highest degree of excellence in various spheres of education for the enablement to eliminate the deprivation of poverty.
In 2018, the Londisizwe Foundation responded to a plea for donations to have 4 lion cubs rescued from captivity in Ukraine.
These lions were born and bred into freezing conditions, only to be kept in a crate enclosure for the Circus in Ukraine. In conjunction with the Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization, Lionel de Lange and many other sponsors and donors, these lions were successfully rescued and transported to the Kragga Kamma Game Park in PE.
The lions sustained a few injuries during transit, which they have now successfully recovered. Berms were built for them to climb on-which they thoroughly enjoy , to say the least. It’s such a pleasure to see them run freely across the entire enclosure of the park. They have grown so much and equally picked up weight. The lion’s natural instinct has now also come to the fore when it comes to their hunting capabilities.
Soon it will be 2 years since these lions have touched down on South African soil and they have settled in very well. They are fed regularly, dosed for parasites regularly and completely and utterly been re-wilded.
These gorgeous images are indicative of how these lions have been transformed.
Londisizwe Foundation is a sponsor of the Bumble Bee project; a preschool center for children ages 1-6 years old. Many of the children that attend the preschool come from single parent families; the daycare enables parent to work with the reassurance that their children are in good hands.
The preschool is run by Ms. Jenny Housdon and situated in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
Our foundation’s monthly contributions ensure:
- Teachers’ monthly salaries.
- Daily meal for the children.
- Disposable nappies and wet wipes.
- Toys and educational material for the children.
If you wish to find out more about this project, you can contact us or Ms. Jenny Houdson at: info@nomvuyos-tours.co.za
18 Gangster Museum is project located in Khayelitsha using a living museum and cultural tourism which aims to help South African youth from the community to better understand and turn them away from the deceitful path into gangsterism.
Londisizwe Foundation is a sponsor of the 18 Gangsterm Museum and provides ongoing support to this project.
Part of our sponsorship includes the “PITOU” Art Classes created in honor of our founder’s mother, Christianne Carsauw who passed away recently. “PITOU” was her modeling name when she was young.
Through the “PITOU” art classes, children from the community get to paint, draw, be creative and have fun!
To find out more about 18 Gangster Museum, visit: www.18gm.co.za
Located in Benoni, Johannesburg Pug Rescue South Africa rescues, rehabilitates, rehomes and offers sanctuary to Pugs.
This organization is very close to our founder’s heart as he has been actively involved from the early stages, volunteering with home checks for adoption, helping with the organization of fundraisers, donating food and even fostering some pugs that were in the process of being adopted.
Londisizwe Foundation donated a brand-new Fiat Bakkie to facilitate the transportation to the vets and pickups. Pug Rescue South Africa is totally dependent on fundraising and donations.
To find out more information about this organization please visit:
www.pugrescue.co.za
This project is located in Cape Town and works towards the protection, care, and relocation of animals to good homes. Londisizwe Foundation supports with the supply of dog and cat food from time to time.
In 2010, we donated a van to assist them with the rescue and transportation of animals.
In 2017, Londisizwe Foundation made a significant contribution to assist with the purchase of another van.
This organization works with schools in greater Nyanga, incorporating Philippi community where there is high rate of crime and school dropout which has affected the youth drastically.
Township Root’s main goal is to decrease the school dropout rate through exciting primary school activities for children in the age of 8 – 15 years old. Their activities are centered around fun and enjoyment for the learners whilst nurturing them to become fully literate and self-confident.
Londisizwe Foundation donated in June 2018 5 laptops and one printer needed by their volunteers and interns.
To find more about this organization, visit: www.townshiproots.org
Londisizwe Foundation was proud to support the MRP Foundation with R11,500.00 by participating at their Fundraiser “Just Imagine” at the DLI Hall held on August 31st.
We could not be more pleased to have received this message from the MRP Foundation: “Thanks to your support, the evening was a resounding success, dreams were realised, and funds were raised to help us build a better future for the beneficiaries of our programme.”
MRP Foundation empowers youth to reach their full potential through education and skills development. Their mission is to assist young people as they journey from school into a career, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and inequality.