Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute

‼️ OPEN CALL TO ART STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UPCOMING PRORGRAM! 📢 #Maxeke125 #CMMI #internationalwomensday

125 years on, Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke’s legacy continues to inspire generations. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this historic milestone. The launch of the Maxeke Educational Fund reinforces our commitment to empowering future generations through education.

The Charlotte Maxeke Reading Campaign was proudly launched at Kliptown Youth Program (KYP) in partnership with Freedom Park Heritage Site. 📚 Books were donated to inspire a love for reading, learning and personal growth among young people. #MaxekeDay #ReadToGain

H.E President Ramaphosa has endorsed the #Maxeke125 National Reading Campaign: “Education Our Heritage, Reading Is Your Superpower!” 📚 Get involved:
• Donate 125 books
• Read 125 minutes, pages or words. 
• Share your participation using #Maxeke125 and tag 3 others.

🇿🇦 Celebrating 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Youth Uprising. Today we honour the courage of our youth and their role in shaping South Africa's future.🇿🇦✨ Happy Youth Day SA! #YouthDaySA2026 #YouthEmpowerment #CMMI #Maxeke125

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted South Africa’s reading challenges and the need for sustainable solutions to build a strong reading culture in our society and education system. Stay tuned for the launch of the CMMI National Reading Campaign on 19 June 2026. #MaxekeDay

Join us for the 125th Graduation Anniversary Lecture of Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke, the first Black woman in Southern Africa to earn a university degree. 
RSVP Required - contact CMMI Email: charlottemaxeke125@cmmi.org.za #CharlotteMaxeke #CMMI #125Years #WomenInLeadership #LEEL

Launching the Maxeke 125 Reading Campaign. Read 125 minutes, 125 pages or 125 words in honour of Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke's 125th Graduation Anniversary. Together, let's inspire literacy, lifelong learning and empowered communities. #MaxekeDay #ReadToGain #EducationForAll

24 March we will be at Morris Isaacson High School in partnership with MTN, doing a School Drive. Aiming to Equip learners with practical skills and knowledge. CMMI continue to plug into the agricultural programme touching on food security. Stay tuned as we unpack the day.

At the Portraits of Power launch, our special guests shared what “Power” means to them, celebrating the enduring legacy of Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke and the women who continue to shape our world. #PortraitsOfPower
#Maxeke125 #IWD2026 
#WomenEmpowerment
#GiveToGain

Thank you to everyone who joined the Portraits of Power launch for #IWD2026. We appreciate the ambassadors, partners, leaders, students, and guests who made this powerful moment possible. #PortraitsOfPower #Maxeke125 #GiveToGain #CMMI

On 9 March 2026, CMMI launched Portraits of Power: A global art & storytelling programme honouring women who changed history. It also marked 125 years since Charlotte Maxeke’s historic graduation in 1901. Thank you to everyone who joined us. #Portraitsofpower #Maxeke125

Happy International Women’s Day 💐👸🏾 Aligned with the theme “Give to Gain” CMMI continues to empower women and youth through community and school agriculture programmes that promote food security, skills and sustainable livelihoods. #IWD2026 #Maxeke125 #CMMI #WomenEmpowerment

CMMI is going live on Unisa Radio at 14:15 today joining the Lunchtime Affair Show to talk about Portraits of Power. Feel free to tune in. #Maxeke125 #IWD2026 #GivetoGain #PortraitsofPower #WomenEmpowerment #StorytellingMatters

Before women’s leadership was widely recognised, Charlotte Mannya Maxeke was already breaking barriers. In 1901, she became the first Black South African women to graduate with a university degree. Opening doors for generations to follow. 👩🏾‍🎓 A pioneer. A visionary. #Maxeke125

On 9 March 2026, we launch Portraits of Power in honour of International Women’s Day. A powerful showcase of art & storytelling celebrating women who lead and Transform communities. Celebrating Legacies and Inspiring Change. #maxeke125 #portraitsofpower #IWD2026

We are identifying a student artist to participate in our Portraits of Power initiative, which will be launched on 9 March in celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March). We would like to connect with a student who would be interested in being part of this project.

Thank you H.E Stella Chiripo Ndau!! #GOMAXEKEGO #Maxeke125 #PortraitsofPower

‼️ OPEN CALL TO ART STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UPCOMING PRORGRAM! 📢 #Maxeke125 #CMMI #internationalwomensday

"This work is not for yourselves; kill that spirit of self and do not live above your people but live with them, and if you can rise, bring someone with you." Season Greetings 🎅🤶

"This work is not for yourselves; kill that spirit of self and do not live above your people but live with them, and if you can rise, bring someone with you."