Below are the beliefs and values of the Mbekweni Youth Centre.
Vision
Inspiring the youth to a life of excellence.
Mission
To empower the youth of Mbekweni with the necessary life skills, health & wellness and educational support in a warm, vibrant environment to ensure they reach their future dreams.
Values
- Conquerors – Against all odds
- Welcoming – Kind and welcoming
- Self-development – Continuously improvement
- Passion – Passionate & Excited about what we do
- Unity – Working together (centre & community)
Who We Are
Mbekweni Youth Centre is a place of Hope. A sanctuary and a place of influence for the youth of Mbekweni where they can grow & develop through fun and exciting programmes and initiatives.
What We Do
The Centre Offers The Following Programs:
– Improvement of Academic Performance
– Career Guidance
– Life Skills
How We Do It
We believe that through the power of working together with the community we can change lives by enabling individuals, to develop their own confidence to become young entrepreneurs.
Our Programmes
Have a look at all the programmes that the Mbekweni Youth Centre has to offer.
Youth Economic Development
Programmes
LIFE SKILLS
Programmes
Health & Wellness + Sport
ProgrammesFeatured Programme
CAREER GUIDANCE
On Thursday. 7 May 2026, the Centre participated in the Capewinelands Sisterhood – Youth Career Day. The event brought together local businesses from various sectors to empower young people by exposing them to a range of career and entrepreneurial opportunities.
The Centre was part of this initiative to showcase all the programmes that are available for the youth of Drakenstein.
Our Team
Meet the awesome team that makes everything happen.
Board Members & Management
Eugene Maqwelana
Chairperson
Nico Moloto
Director
Mercia Jacobs
Centre Manager
Mbekweni Youth Centre Coordinators
Ncediswa Pumeza Shumi
Receptionist/Personal Assistant
Siviwe Precious Mahobe
HR Practitioner
Sipho Godlo
Improvement of Academic Perfomance
Garronnee Christians
Career Guidance & Counseling Coordinator
Sithembele Vumazonke
General Worker
Yonela Ndinisa
Youth Economic Development Coordinator
Bukho Landu
Fitness Instructor
Sindiswa Mfakadolo
Finance Coordinator
Anele Mpela
Life Skills Coordinator
"MYC's HWS programme has helped me meet my fitness goals, I have lost 3kgs in 2 months."
"HWS has helped me a lot because today I'm running for the Boland Athletics Team. So, coming to the fitness centre has helped me reach my goal and perform at the highest level."
Contact
Feel free to pop us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Don’t be shy to visit us too!
10 Phokeng, Mbekweni, Paarl 7655
P.O. Box 8010, Mbekweni, Paal, 7655
Email: info@mbekweniyouthcentre.org
Phone: 021 205 4414
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