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Jy is kosbaar.

You are valuable. Over 108 people have found not just a roof over their heads, but a home.

Jacques and Johantjie holding hands across a table with a blue floral cloth

Here are some of the stories

It began with a meal

The story of Moeggesukkel began with a spark of compassion in the heart of our founder, Jacques Papenfus, who shared a meal with two homeless people called 'Basie' and 'Klasie'.

His vision to bring hope to those suffering became the foundation of our journey, igniting a flame of hope that continues to burn brightly today.

You are valuable. "Jy is kosbaar."

The "Jy is Kosbaar" project was born from one man's simple yet powerful act of compassion. Jacques began with nothing more than a table, a few chairs, and a heart filled with love. He parked beside the road, prepared a warm meal, and waited, not just to feed an empty stomach, but to touch a soul that may have forgotten its worth.

He sat down with strangers, listened to their stories, and looked beyond the hardship, the pain, and the labels society often gives. In every conversation, he reminded them that they are not invisible. That they matter. That they are valuable, kosbaar, in ways far deeper than what the world can see.

Jacques talking with a man at a table with a blue floral tablecloth
A meal shared at the roadside table

Where hope finds a home

Moeggesukkel is more than just a shelter; it brings hope.

At Moeggesukkel Reconciliation NPC in Centurion, over 108 people have found not just a roof over their heads, but a home where they are seen, valued, and given the chance to begin again. Every room holds a story of pain turned into purpose, and of lives being restored one day at a time.

Mart holding her dog

Mart

No one is ever too lost to be found.

We received a call one day: a woman was seen wandering the streets with her dog. Nobody knew her name, where she came from, or how long she had been there. When we found her, she was frightened and confused, clutching onto the one soul who never left her side, her dog. Through her trembling words, we could make out her name: Mart.

Read the story of Mart

We shared her photo on Facebook, hoping someone might recognise her. The response came quickly. Mart had been reported missing since December 2023. Many had tried before to help her, but every time someone reached out, she would run away. This time, with patience, kindness, and help from emergency services, we managed to get her the care she so desperately needed.

Today, Mart is not just safe. She is part of our family at Moeggesukkel. She is working, smiling again, and slowly rebuilding her life.

Johantjie in his wheelchair, gardening in a raised bed

Johantjie

"Can I call you Dad?"

From the very first moment we met Johantjie, laughter filled the air. We fetched him from another centre, not knowing that he would soon become one of the most loved members of the Moeggesukkel family. When he looked at Jacques and asked, with a big smile, "Can I call you Dad?", we knew he had already found his place.

Read the story of Johantjie

At Moeggesukkel, Johantjie discovered his passion for gardening. You will often find him outside, hands in the soil, tending to flowers and vegetables. Today he is proudly known on social media as our "Safety Officer", a title that makes him beam with pride.

Noleen in her apron, now

Noleen & Kayla

Sometimes all a miracle needs is a little space and a lot of love.

When we first met Noleen and her young daughter, Kayla, they were sitting on the pavement, surrounded by all their belongings. They had been on the streets for two days after being thrown out of their home.

Read the story of Noleen & Kayla

We had no rooms left at Moeggesukkel. Every bed was taken. But leaving them on the street was not an option. By God's grace, we decided to open the caravan space, even though it was not ready yet. It was not perfect, but it was safe. It was a start.

Today, Noleen and Kayla are working with our food trailers, "Flippen Lekker Pancakes", spreading joy and sweetness wherever they go.

Uncle Theuns smiling with a puppy

Uncle Theuns

You were the sunshine at Moeggesukkel.

When we first met Uncle Theuns, he was living in heartbreaking conditions in Pretoria West, in a small, broken space where sewerage water ran down from the top flats.

Read the story of Uncle Theuns

From the moment he arrived at Moeggesukkel, he brought warmth, laughter, and light into every corner of the place. Many came to know him as "the Facebook icon of Moeggesukkel". For nearly two beautiful years we had the privilege of caring for him. In April 2024, Uncle Theuns passed away. We loved him dearly and miss him deeply.

Paul and a helper holding up their new branded shirts

Paul

New tools, new opportunity.

Paul, a determined young man from Krugersdorp, could often be seen walking the streets with his homemade garden cart, searching for gardens to maintain. He dreamed of building his own gardening business, one patch of soil at a time.

Read the story of Paul

With the support of a caring community, Paul's vision began to take shape. Today he proudly wears a branded shirt, carries professional tools, and even has an electric bike bakkie. He is the proud owner of "Paul doen Dit" garden service.

Uncle Shorty at home

Uncle Shorty

Hope can take root when compassion meets action.

Uncle Shorty and his son were well known on the streets, pushing a trolley and collecting scrap just to survive.

Read the story of Uncle Shorty

Through social media we shared their story, and the response was overwhelming. With the community's support we built a trailer they could pull with a bicycle, and then a wooden home, modest but spacious enough for the whole family, a place where they could finally feel safe and cared for.

Projects with purpose

Each initiative, whether it is feeding the hungry, caring for animals, cultivating gardens or creating jobs, reflects our commitment to compassion in action.

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Help us change lives, one story at a time

At Moeggesukkel, we've seen what happens when compassion turns into action. A warm meal, a safe place to sleep, a second chance: these simple things can change the course of a life. Your support makes it possible.

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