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Bethlehem Child and Family Welfare

Protecting Children. Empowering Families.

Providing statutory services to children and support to victims of Gender-Based Violence in the Free State, South Africa.

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Bethlehem Child and Family Welfare

What We Do

Our Services

Bethlehem Child and Family Welfare is dedicated to safeguarding the vulnerable through comprehensive statutory services for children and compassionate support for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Beyond crisis intervention, we are committed to building a healthier community by conducting vital substance abuse awareness programs and prevention initiatives.

Child Protection

Statutory intervention and care for children at risk, and foster care placement. Court-ordered services including children's court proceedings and management of children in need of care and protection.

Victim Empowerment

GBV prevention through community awareness campaigns and comprehensive support services to victims of GBV including counselling and psychosocial support.

GBV Safe Shelter

Availability of a safe shelter for admissions of victims of GBV who’s lives are at risk or in danger.

Temporary Safe Care

Training of temp safe care parents to take care of abused, neglected and orphaned children.

Substance Abuse

Substance abuse prevention awareness campaigns at schools and community. early intervention group sessions for children using substances.

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LGBTQIA+ history month celebrated in Boiketlong hall at Bohlokong-bethlehem

🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA+ history month celebrated in Boiketlong hall at Bohlokong-bethlehem

The community learned about LGBTQIA+ through fun and games ...

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Dihlabeng FM radio - Upcoming LGBTQIA+ event

Dihlabeng FM radio – Upcoming LGBTQIA+ event

This week our team visited Dihlabeng FM radio on Monday..

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Boy Championing Change Soccer Tournament - Valentines Day

Boy Championing Change Soccer Tournament – Valentines Day

We spent valentines day conducting boy championing change soccer tournament..

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Education on the Dangers of Substance Abuse

Education on the Dangers of Substance Abuse

Ke-moja group clubs at Slabbets farm. Learners were educated about..

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1st YOLO group sessions

1st YOLO group sessions conducted in Clarens

1st YOLO group sessions conducted in Clarens. Group sessions aimed..

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Substance Abuse Awareness Session at L.K Ntlabathi School

Substance Abuse Awareness Session at L.K Ntlabathi School

We joined SAPS for a substance abuse awareness session at..

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Temporary Safe Care Training

Temporary Safe Care Training conducted in Alington

Temporary safe care training conducted at Alington. 23 parents who..

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Our People

Meet the Team

Meet the team
Operations
Alvin Bhengu - Area manager

Alvin Bhengu

Area manager
All programs

Khumbudzo Simethi - Office manager/supervisor

Khumbudzo Simethi

Office manager/supervisor
All programs

Dora Maseko - Financial Admin Officer

Dora Maseko

Financial Admin Officer
All programs

Makheswa Radebe - Social Worker

Makheswa Radebe

Social Worker
Integrated services to children

Annah Radebe - Social Worker

Annah Radebe

Social Worker
Integrated services to children

Sibongile Nhlapo - House Mother/Social auxiliary worker

Sibongile Nhlapo

House Mother/Social auxiliary worker
Victim empowerment

Selina Cindi - House Mother/Social auxiliary worker

Selina Cindi

House Mother/Social auxiliary worker
Victim empowerment

Particia Kharafu - Awareness Facilitator

Particia Kharafu

Awareness Facilitator
Substance Abuse

Mabotle Kheswa - Cleaner

Mabotle Kheswa

Cleaner
All programs

Puleng Moloi - Assistant Admin Clerk

Puleng Moloi

Assistant Facilitator
Substance Abuse

Maletsatsi Moloi - Assistant Admin Clerk

Maletsatsi Moloi

Assistant Admin Clerk
All Programs

Samuel Nhlapo - General Worker

Samuel Nhlapo

General Worker
All Programs

Management
Samuel Phatlalla Motsoeneng - Chairperson

Samuel Phatlalla Motsoeneng

Chairperson
5 years

Mr Samuel Motsoeneng has been working at Phekolong Hospital in Bethlehem as Community Developer for 30 years. He is also part of the Board at the hospital as a scribe. Some of the activities he has to do include marketing of services at the hospital and also assessing patient’s experience/satisfaction with services rendered. He also oversees the cleaning committees to train and establish them. He works in both Nketwana and Dihlabeng. They are currently also very active with Covid-19 encouraging people to take the vaccine and distributing material in this regard. He has a qualification in BCOM. Hons (Business Management), PGDip: Business Administration, B-Tech Degree: Project Management and BCOM (Marketing Management). Due to him being a community developer it automatically makes him to be active in the community. As indicated he is also serving on the board at the hospital and he is also an active church member. He has been serving as a board member for Bethlehem child and family welfare for the past 4 years, he became a chairperson in 2024. With his experience he wants to support the organization to move forward.
Samuel Mofokeng - Deputy chairperson

Samuel Mofokeng

Deputy chairperson
11 years

Mr Samuel Mofokeng was an educator for a number of years. He attended college at Bonamelo and received a Teacher’s Diploma. He then continued his studies at Wits University and completed a BED degree in Maths and Science and also studied Technology at Durban West Ville. He became a board member in 2015, was a chairperson from 2015-2024. He is also the chairperson of Fouriesburg since 2022. In addition to the afore-mentioned he became a Deputy Chairperson of Child Welfare SA Free State. He also serves on the board at the hospital. He became a National Executive Member of Child Welfare SA and is also the Executive Council Chairman of Child Welfare SA till date. He has been part of the board of Bethlehem Child and Family Welfare as Chairperson for the past 10 years. He is very involved in the community and wishes to serve the community and make a positive contribution in the organization.

Suzette De-Jager- Treasurer

Suzette De-Jager

Treasurer
11 years

Me Suzette worked at the Department of Social Development for 3 years and also at Bethlehem Child and Family Welfare in Bethlehem for a period of 2 years. She also worked as a financial advisor for 22 years till 2018. She returned to the social worker profession in 2018 and worked for BCFW as a volunteer till 2019 as a social worker. She is currently in private practise as a social worker for the past 4 years. She is also part of a multi professional team at Mondia Wellness Hospital for sub-acute psychiatric patients. In addition to the afore-mentioned she also works as mediator in divorce mattes and prepares parenting plans. She has been part of the board of Bethlehem Child and Family as Treasurer for the past 6 years. She also has a qualification in B. Soc. Sc (Social work) at the University of the Free State in 1981. She has been part of the board of BCFW since 2015 and has been in the portfolio of Treasurer. She wishes to contribute to ensure that the organization is managed well and also has a desire to render a service to the community in this manner.
Malefu Mazibuko -Member

Malefu Mazibuko

Member
1 year

Mrs Malefu Mazibuko was an EPWP worker under public works since 2010 for 1 year. She is a community development worker working in the premier’s office from 2011 up to date. She did training as a community development worker in 2011 and was then hired as community development worker in 2011 at the premier’s office.Due to him being a community developer it automatically makes her to be active in the community. She was a board member at Golden gateway hospice for 1 year. She is a pastor at Power of the cross church ambassador church. She loves to give back to the community and to serve as a member to make sure services reach to the community. She is good at interacting with women and empowering them in the community. She is a patient person and work well in a team. She participates in community and school GBV and substance abuse awareness’s as part of her community development work. With her experience she wants to support the organization to move forward. She has been serving as a board member for the past year.

Peni Makofela - Member

Peni Makofela

Member
1 year

Ms PeniMakofela was a teacher for 12 years at Meitz farm school. She opened her own crèche, where she is the teacher and principal of the school. She has a teaching diploma from Sifikeng teaching college and Azania university. She is a member and a pastor at Throne of grace church for 1 year. She supports families spiritually and emotionally out of the goodness of her heart and as her calling. She likes taking of children, she started an after care school before opening her own crèche. She is good at listening to other people and is a good leader. She likes giving back to the community and being a shoulder to cry on. With her experience she wants to support the organization to move forward. She is serving in the board as a secretary for the past year.
Mako Mako - Member

Mako Mako

Member
1 year

Mr Mako has worked at Bohlokong primary school for 2 years as acting principal, he then promoted to a principal at Matshwathakha primary school from 5 years ago up to date. He has a qualification in M-tech with Pretoria tech. He has served as a member of the board for 5 years 10 years ago. He assists community and local churches with sermons and motivation sessions. He is a pastor at Spirit filled bible church based in Clarens and Fouriesburg. He has served as a board member for Bethlehem child and family welfare 10 years ago. He re-joined the organization as a member of the board in 2024.
Nzima Maseko - Member

Nzima Maseko

Member
1 year

Mr Nzima Maseko has worked as police officer under SAPS in Bethlehem and Qwaqwa for 22 years. He completed basic police training at Koeberg in Cape Town in 1989. He has a Diploma in Ministry. He is a born again Christian and a pastor at Maxima bible church in Qwaqwa. He started a neighbourhood watch in 2022 up to date. He train other people to become neighbourhood watchers to protect the community against violence and crime. He recently opened his NPO called Dihlabeng NG solutions which is focused on neighbourhood watch and training. He is also passionate about the youth and children; he works with them, grooms them to be better children and leaders of tomorrow. He is involved with Dihlabeng stakeholders and youth programmes to better the community of Dihlabeng municipality. He is a very active member of the community and people trust him and believe in him as he brings change in the community. She has been serving as a board member for the past year.
Ntombenhle Peter - Member

Ntombenhle Peter

Member
1 year

Ms Ntombenhle Peter has worked as teacher at L.K Ntlabathi secondary school then worked at Tiisetsang secondary school, she was then moved to Matshwathakha primary school. She has worked in all those schools for 26 years in total. She has a teaching diploma from Transval College. She searched for donations for Dihlabeng schools and found a sponsor who donated school shoes to schools in Dihlabeng municipality for 1 year. She wished the sponsor could have continued for the other years but unfortunately the funds run out. She likes giving back to the young kids because they are the future of tomorrow and some struggle to come to school with proper school shoes, so she decided to take a lead and assist by look She has been serving as a board member for the past year. With her experience she wants to support the organization to move forward.
Masabatha Mokoena - Member

Masabatha Mokoena

Member
1 year

Mrs Masabatha Mokoena has worked as teacher at Matshwathakha primary school for 16 years then worked at Impumelelo primary school for 20 years. She is retired from teaching since 2025. She has BED Hons in educational psychology. She did HIV/AIDS training. She attended training in counselling and also many workshops on dealing with learner’s experiencing barriers in learning. She was also trained on how to deal with orphans. She is a Christian woman who attends church at CRC. She is home cell members who prays and meditates with other members around the same area she lives in; they support each other spiritually and emotionally. She has a passion for children, she makes sure that children get what they needs especially Pads, food, shoes, clothes-she does this by requesting for donation from stakeholders and other private companies. With her experience she wants to support the organization to move forward. She has been serving as a board member for the past year.

Vision

Bethlehem child and family welfare’s vision is to be a leading organisation in the achievement of a safe and caring environment for children in the greater dihlabeng local municipality area including farming communities. This is achieved through establishment of a holistic network with stakeholders to render multi-caring social services

Mission

Bethlehem child and family welfare’s mission is to promote, protect, and enhance the safety, wellbeing and healthy development of children and their families within our working areas thereby improving their quality of life.