The Novalis Ubuntu Institute

31/01/2025

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela

30/01/2025

Novalis Ubuntu is a sacred place to host some amazing events!

Are you looking for a place to host your wellness, holistic, or education-focused event? Novalis is the place for you. Centrally located in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

Spaces Available:
Art & Jupiter Rooms – 30 people seated in cinema-style
Prester John Room – 70 people seated in cinema-style
Assembly Space – from 125 to 200 people, depending on the configuration of the space

30/01/2025

29/01/2025

📣 Looking for the perfect venue?
✨ Host your next event at the Novalis Ubuntu Institute!
From conferences and workshops to art exhibitions and cultural events, our serene space is designed to inspire and connect.

✔️ Free parking
✔️ Fully equipped kitchen
✔️ Versatile event spaces
✔️ Beautiful gardens

📍 Located at 39 Rosmead Avenue, Wynberg.
📞 Call us at 021 797 1857 or 📧 email us at [email protected] to book your event today!

28/01/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/PQHoSCU0oQQ?feature=shared

Класс-концерт «Дорога к танцу» фрагмент мужских трюков. Балет Игоря Моисеева. Видео - Евгений Масалков.

28/01/2025

In post-apartheid South Africa, Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela is asking, when is forgiveness possible, and where does that leave the search for justice? These questions have sent her on what she calls the "reparative quest", seeking answers from people on opposite sides of the atrocity — including the former police colonel, Eugene de K**k, nicknamed “Prime Evil” for his role in killing and torturing activists fighting white minority rule in the country.

Listen to the podcast here:

In post-apartheid South Africa, Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela is asking, when is forgiveness possible, and where does that leave the search for justice? This episode originally broadcast on 15 September 2024.

28/01/2025

🌸 Summer at Novalis Ubuntu Institute!
Our gardens are in full bloom, reminding us of Ubuntu’s essence: nurturing growth and harmony in every season of life. 🌱

Stop by and experience the beauty for yourself. 💚

📍 We’re in Wynberg, Cape Town.

27/01/2025

Did you know a homeless person can walk into the Social Development office at the Golden Acre mall at 9 Adderley Street and be booked into a FREE shelter.

They will have an opportunity to get their ID and a job! They so have an opportunity to get into a substance abuse program.

🛑 Stop keeping people on the street by giving them handouts. 🛑

✅ Start helping them into a shelter! ✅

25/01/2025

Fadeela Ally Schmidt - Facilitator at The Novalis Ubuntu Institute.

As an alma mater of UWC, social and personal development has been central in her continuous professional development as she makes contributions to education and well-being awareness.

She received her Masters (cum laude) in Child and Family studies in 2005, and has made contributions through pioneering initiatives such as the No-Name initiative and A Chance for Every Child at Novalis Ubuntu Institute. At Novalis Ubuntu she draws on consciously merging educational, writing and healing modalities.

She co-designed and co-implemented an Enrichment Programme called Care Power. It became a lived derivative of the practical experiences and training unfolding of her Masters thesis, nineteen years prior. It was piloted in January 2022 for caregivers through A Chance for Every Child’s education initiative, at Novalis Ubuntu Institute.

Fadeela is a beloved facilitator on The Novalis Ubuntu Institute's TEAM.

24/01/2025

✨ "To romanticize the world is to make us aware of the magic, mystery, and wonder of the world." – Novalis
🌍 At Novalis Ubuntu Institute, we believe in seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, just as this timeless quote inspires.

📖 Join us as we continue to celebrate education, art, and the beauty of human connection.

23/01/2025

During the 1970's a visionary group of young people led by Ralph Shepherd, got together in Durban and birthed the vision and seed for The Novalis Ubuntu Institute. The vision was to build a social cohesive space for people to find themselves as full self-agents and co-creators of a new world, physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. After the inauguration of President Donald Trump yesterday, we are keenly watching how the unfolding cycle will be for America. The Liberation of the Human Spirit is needed more than ever, Every Where - Equality, Liberty and Fraternity to the fore. The big question for us is - how will we discover our full potential in the new age of AI?

23/01/2025

What better way to begin 2025 than by celebrating the life-changing potential of education?

In the lead up to International Day of Education this January, with Ranjitsinh Disale, the trailblazing teacher who has changed lives across the globe.

Considered the Nobel Prize equivalent for teaching, the Global Teacher Prize was awarded to Disale in 2020 for his work in transforming the teaching profession. From introducing QR-coded textbooks in India to eliminating teenage marriages in his village, he has proven that one teacher can make a world of a difference. His generosity in sharing half of his $1 million prize with other finalists has set a new standard for leadership and collaboration.

Learn more about .disale impact on his LinkedIn account and other social platforms.

22/01/2025

Have you ever wondered how Novalis became the institute that it is today?

Let us know when you found out about Novalis.

22/01/2025

Did you know our dome-shaped building was designed by Brian Johnson and TEAM, with financial support from the German and Japanese Governments - it's a hub for creativity and learning.

16/01/2025

🌟 "Ubuntu speaks of the very essence of being human… My humanity is inextricably bound up in yours." – Desmond Tutu
Ubuntu is not just a philosophy; it’s a way of life—a reminder of our interconnectedness and the power of kindness.

💬 How do you embody Ubuntu in your daily life? Let us know in the comments below!

15/01/2025

🌱 “I am because we are.” – African Proverb
Ubuntu teaches us that our humanity is deeply intertwined with the lives of others.

At Novalis Ubuntu Institute, we strive to embody this philosophy every day. 🌍

How do you live Ubuntu in your life? Share your thoughts below! 👇

14/01/2025

✨ "Welcome to the Novalis Ubuntu Institute, a sanctuary for education, culture, and connection in the heart of Wynberg, Cape Town.

🏛️ Did you know? Our dome-shaped building symbolises the humanistic vision we stand for, blending German inspiration with the African philosophy of Ubuntu. 🌍

Join us as we explore the oneness of humanity and embrace creativity for the challenges of our time.

📍 Visit us just 15 minutes from Cape Town City Centre."

09/01/2025

CTTE - Cape Town Talent Exchange market is happening this month!

WHERE: Hout Bay
WHEN: Saturday, 25th of January
TIME: 10am - 2pm

For more details please contact
phone: 079 248 8919
email: [email protected]