Nomsa Cynthia Dinalane is a beacon of hope and resilience. Born in Tembisa and raised in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, she dreamed of becoming a social worker, driven by a desire to help others. Nomsa completed her matric at Tembisa High School and later pursued qualifications in HR Management at Allenby Home Studies, as well as certificates in Computer Literacy and Office Management at Havatec College. Today, she channels that passion as chief executive of Tshegofatsa Rona Welfare, a shelter she founded in her own home in Kempton Park for abused women and children. “Money or no money, I will continue to do good for my country,” she says. Through her self-funded initiative, Nomsa has empowered over 120 women to regain confidence and independence. Her daily work involves providing guidance, support, and essential resources to help beneficiaries thrive safely and independently. Inspired by her own experience as a survivor of gender-based violence, her mission is deeply personal—creating safe spaces, restoring hope, and transforming lives. Her efforts have earned her international recognition, including the Best Gauteng Humanitarian Award, the South African Heroes Award, the UK Universal Award, the Humanitarian Global Award in Ghana, and the African Humanitarian Award in Nigeria. Through discipline, focus, and dedication, Nomsa continues to turn victims into victors, serving as a beacon of hope and empowerment for South Africa’s most vulnerable.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Best Gauteng Humanitarian
- South African Heroes Award
- UK Universal Award in London
- Humanitarian Global Award in Ghana
- African Humanitarian Award in Nigeria
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