Empowering Africa’s Youth

Your potential,
our purpose.

We equip young South Africans with the skills, mentorship, and real-world opportunities they need to build a future on their own terms.

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Ignite

Every young person deserves the chance to see their potential. Many hold IT qualifications but never had the space to build real confidence at work. We close that gap with hands-on digital, business and life skills training that meets people where they are.

Connect

A qualification means little without a way in. This pillar bridges the gap between potential and opportunity, connecting young people to verified internships and real project work with employers. We work with organisations that are ready to give first-time talent a genuine chance.

Guide

Real growth rarely happens alone. That is why we walk alongside every participant, with mentorship from people who have done the work themselves. Step by step, we map out what comes next, so that nobody has to figure out their future in isolation.

Built to Support South African Youth To Be Leaders
What We Do

Bridging Youth Potential with Real Opportunity

We don’t run a one-size-fits-all programme. Every young person who joins us goes through a personal journey, from first skills session to first real opportunity, with support at every step along the way.

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Who Supports Our Work

Our programmes exist because organisations like these back youth development with more than just a logo. If your organisation is looking to put its CSI or skills development budget behind real, measurable outcomes, we’d like to talk.

Start Building Your Future With Lebone Marang Summer

Looking for your first project, real-life work experience, or the confidence to take your next step? We provide skills training, mentorship,  and venture connections so you don’t have to figure it out alone.

How We Support You

Support That Actually Follows Through

We don’t just point people toward opportunity, we walk the road with them. From mentorship to real work experience, here’s what that looks like in practice.

Guidance from Real Mentors

Every participant gets connected with people who’ve walked the path. Get practical advice and encouragement from those who’ve been there.

Real Opportunities

We work with trusted employers and organizations to offer real training projects, job openings, and partnerships that make a difference.

Coaching and Support

No fees, no fluff. Just helpful sessions that build confidence, ignite your innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, and help you take the next step.

What You Need to Know Before You Join

Frequently Asked Questions

We know it can be overwhelming to start something new. Here are answers to the questions we get most often from youth, parents, and future partners.

IT graduates and young people with IT Certificates who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking to change the technology landscape are welcome to apply.

No. All our programs and coaching are free for participants, thanks to the support of our partners.

Visit our For Youth page and click Apply Now to begin the sign-up process. We’ll guide you through every step.

We run free skills training, mentorship, and opportunity-access programmes for young South Africans, helping them move from potential to real, practical experience.
Yes. Lebone Marang Foundation is a registered entity (Enterprise No. 2026/613115/08), based in Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, Gauteng.
The Foundation is the non-profit arm connected to the Lebone Marang and Summer family, focused specifically on youth development and community impact.

Want to support our work?

We work with individuals and organisations who want to help fund real, measurable youth development outcomes. Let’s talk.