Ngo Pulse
NGO in Johannesburg

A Development Information Portal for NGOs in South Africa.

The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) was founded in SANGONeT is still one of very few non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Africa involved in the field of information communication technologies (ICTs) and continues to serve civil society with a wide range of ICT products and services. We strive to contribute to a just, equitable and prosperous Southern African society, where the impact and contribution of sustainable development programmes are supported by appropriate, relevant and affordable ICT solutions. SANGONeT's mission is to support the effective use of ICTs in Southern African CSOs by providing quality services and initiatives. We exist for the purpose of facilitating access, sharing information, building capacity, raising awareness, enhancing reach and impact, and linking people and organisations through the use of ICTs in Southern Africa. NGOs’ capacity for service delivery increasingly requires that attention be given to their ability to integrate ICTs into their activities. Although many South African NGOs are already active users of ICTs, much more needs to be done to build the capacity of the sector in this regard. This situation defines the raison d’étre for the role and contribution of an organisation such as SANGONeT in support of the NGO sector in Southern Africa and beyond. It promotes communication and networking in the NGO and broader civil society sector by providing a unique snapshot of the sector's daily activities and outputs and also supports the process of repositioning and strengthening the sector in response to the development challenges facing Southern Africa. It includes information about organisations and institutions involved in development in South Africa and raises awareness about their work. The outcomes of the project inform and guide the development of SANGONeT's future ICT products and services for the NGO sector, and assist NGOs, funders and other strategic stakeholders in understanding the role and relevance of ICTs in support of the sector. All SANGONeT's activities are geared towards optimising resources and outputs, and increasing its impact on ICT uptake in the Southern African NGO sector. Thlaka's journey started from a community youth movement where he became an activist. He worked as executive director for two youth development organisations and also as a board member in several NGOs. He also got an opportunity to develop and facilitate development programmes in Belgium, United Kingdom, Sweden, Swaziland, Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritius, Seychelles and Tanzania. He is currently serving as the chairperson of the Alliance for Youth NGOs in South Africa. He is currently studying towards a Master's Degree in Public and Development Management at the University of the Witwatersrand. His past experience includes working for Small Business Project, the Centre for Development and Enterprise, and the Institute for Democracy in South Africa. He holds a Diploma in Computer Skills from College for Computer and Business Education, Certificate in Database Design from the University of South Africa, Certificate in Office Administration from College Campus and a Certificate in Information Technology from IT Plus. She holds a Certificate in Graphic and Web Design from CTU and a Certificate in Project Management from the University of South Africa. Emmah helps around the office ensuring that all goes smoothly. Emmah is responsible for ensuring that the office is always clean and presentable. She assists with the filing, faxing and general administrative work around the office. Board members represent expertise in a wide range of areas of key importance to the strategic focus and direction of SANGONeT, including finance, business, leadership, governance and IT.