The aim of the special visit was to assess the impact of its funding and reinforce accountability across supported projects. The National Lotteries Commission Board and Executive management visited the center on Thursday last week 19 March 2026.
The visit forms part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and measurable impact in grant-funded initiatives, particularly during Human Rights Month. The delegation included NLC Board Chairperson professor Barney Pityana, Board members Mr King Thembinkosi Bonakele, Ms Beryl Ferguson and Ms Precious Mvulane, as well as representatives from the local Mbhuleni Dlamini tribal council, Chief Albert Luthuli local Municipality and Gert Sibande District Municipality.
Gugulethu St Benedict Home for the Aged was established in 1984 and the center currently cares for 66 beneficiaries aged between 65 and 112, many of whom are wheelchair-bound, bedridden or living with chronic health conditions.
The NLC allocated R2.3 million to the organisation under the Protection of Vulnerable focus area. to support operational cost, staff salaries and the uninterrupted service delivery.
