mandisa fund

The Mandisa Fund is a bursary fund at St Anne’s Diocesan College that provides opportunities for the daughters of Facilities Staff and girls from the local Midlands community who meet the criteria and would ordinarily not be able to take up the opportunity due to financial constraints.
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The project was inspired by a desire to nurture a sense of belonging among staff, pupils, and St Anne’s families. Spearheaded by the Ngikhona Transformation Committee—comprising both staff and pupils—it symbolises the College’s intentional commitment to fostering an inclusive community.
The Mandisa statue, a generous gift from the Dakile family, now stands proudly outside the chapel as a symbol of the College’s transformative journey and a reminder of the importance of creating opportunities for young women who might not otherwise have been able to attend St Anne’s.
Mandisa honours the first Black African girl to begin her St Anne’s journey in Form 2 (Grade 8) in 1981 and matriculate in 1985. Mandisa Penny Ntloko-Petersen was that history-maker, and her daughter subsequently matriculated in 2025.

The statue does not resemble Mandisa but is a more universal representation. It is fitting that she is named Mandisa, which means ‘one who, by her presence, brings happiness,’ in isiXhosa.

INVEST NOW

Invest in our dream – to raise future leaders – by contributing towards this fund! We appeal to Old Girls, parents, pupils, and friends of St Anne’s, to invest now to nurture women of significance. It is an opportunity to leave a legacy and to afford future Ladies in Blue an empowering opportunity. Please will you consider contributing to this life-changing fund? Section 18A certificates are available from our Business Manager. If you would like to do so, please make your contribution to:

St Anne’s Diocesan College

Bank: FNB

Branch: Midlands Mall Branch

Account Number: 50933419878

Branch Code: 257355

Bank reference: MStatue-Surname and Name

JOIN #MILESFORMANDISA

CONTRIBUTE TO THOSE RAISING FUNDS

Click on the link below to support those who are raising fund for the Mandisa Bursary:

HOW TO START YOUR OWN CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS

STEP 1: Go to the GivenGain website: https://givengain.com/cc/miles-for-mandisa
STEP 2: You will need to sign up as a fundraiser.
STEP 3: Under Activities – Start/Create a project, change the world – Create now (an email will be sent to verify your email address, this must be done before moving on).
STEP 4: Click on skip this step, I’m not fundraising as part of an event
STEP 5: Choose a charity to support. Search > Miles for Mandisa > select St Anne’s Diocesan College
STEP 6: Personalise your funding page. ie: I am raising funds for the St Anne’s Mandisa Bursary Fund. Add a photo of yourself.
STEP 7: Send to all your friends and family to support you.

PURCHASE A MAQUETTE

Bronze Maquettes of Mandisa are on sale and all proceeds will go towards the Mandisa Bursary Fund. To purchase a Maquette, or make a donation, click on the link below:

ORDER A MAQUETTE

INVEST NOW

Invest in our dream – to raise future leaders – by contributing towards this fund! We appeal to Old Girls, parents, pupils, and friends of St Anne’s, to invest now to nurture women of significance. It is an opportunity to leave a legacy and to afford future Ladies in Blue an empowering opportunity. Please will you consider contributing to this life-changing fund? Section 18A certificates are available from our Business Manager. If you would like to do so, please make your contribution to:

St Anne’s Diocesan College

Bank: FNB

Branch: Midlands Mall Branch

Account Number: 50933419878

Branch Code: 257355

Bank reference: MStatue-Surname and Name

JOIN #MILESFORMANDISA

CONTRIBUTE TO THOSE RAISING FUNDS

Click on the link below to support those who are raising fund for the Mandisa Bursary:

 

HOW TO START YOUR OWN CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS

STEP 1: Go to the GivenGain website: https://www.givengain.com//cause/stannes/
STEP 2: You will need to sign up as a fundraiser.
STEP 3: Under Activities – Start/Create a project, change the world – Create now (an email will be sent to verify your email address, this must be done before moving on).
STEP 4: Click on skip this step, I’m not fundraising as part of an event
STEP 5: Choose a charity to support. Search > Miles for Mandisa > select St Anne’s Diocesan College
STEP 6: Personalise your funding page. ie: I am raising funds for the St Anne’s Mandisa Bursary Fund. Add a photo of yourself.
STEP 7: Send to all your friends and family to support you.

PURCHASE A MAQUETTE

Bronze Maquettes of Mandisa are on sale and all proceeds will go towards the Mandisa Bursary Fund. To purchase a Maquette, or make a donation, click on the link below:

ORDER A MAQUETTE