About Libalele
Prioritising mental health and social wellbeing — for every South African.
Libalele Health and Social Welfare delivers integrated mental health and psychosocial solutions that respond to the realities of South African communities, educational institutions and workplaces.
Our story
Rooted in community. Built for lasting impact.
Libalele Health and Social Welfare is a proudly South African, community-driven organisation established on 30 January 2023 to provide accessible, professional mental health and psychosocial support services.
Founded by Ms Nonhlanhla Dube, Libalele was created in response to the growing gap between mental health needs and the availability of quality, culturally relevant care, particularly within underserved communities, educational institutions and workplaces.
Operating from Elsburg and serving the broader Ekurhuleni region and beyond, Libalele has positioned itself as a trusted and scalable partner, delivering structured, ethical and impact-driven psychosocial solutions.
Our positioning
A holistic response to South Africa’s mental health challenges.
South Africa faces increasing mental health challenges driven by socio-economic pressures, youth unemployment, substance abuse, gender-based violence and academic stress.
Libalele responds through an integrated approach that goes beyond traditional counselling, so that individuals, institutions and communities receive sustainable, long-term support rather than once-off interventions.
Preventative programmes
Early intervention services
Structured psychosocial support
Behavioural change initiatives
Our vision
To build a South Africa where mental health and social wellbeing are prioritised, accessible and integrated into everyday life.
Our mission
To deliver ethical, professional and confidential mental health and psychosocial services that empower individuals, strengthen families and uplift communities.
Core values
The principles that guide every engagement.
Excellence
Delivering high-quality, evidence-based services.
Confidentiality
Protecting client dignity and privacy.
Compassion
Providing care with empathy and understanding.
Integrity
Operating with honesty and accountability.
Collaboration
Building partnerships for greater impact.
Ethics and standards
Professional practice you can trust.
Trust is the foundation of our work. These commitments shape how we engage with every client and partner.
Confidential by default
Personal information is protected in line with POPIA and shared only with consent or where the law requires it.
Within our scope of practice
We provide counselling and psychosocial support. We never present screening as clinical diagnosis.
Referral when it matters
Where specialist care is needed, we refer to appropriately qualified and registered professionals.
Culturally grounded
Our work respects the languages, cultures and lived realities of South African communities.
Leadership
Leadership With Purpose.
Founder and Managing Director
Ms Nonhlanhla Dube
Ms Nonhlanhla Dube founded Libalele Health and Social Welfare in January 2023 in response to the growing gap between South Africa’s mental health needs and the availability of quality, culturally relevant care.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a focus on Psychology and Human Development, a BA Honours in Human Resources Development and a Master’s degree in International Administration, and brings extensive leadership experience in social welfare and organisational development.
Her leadership is grounded in ethical practice, community empowerment and sustainable programme development. She also serves as Managing Director of Libalele Development Enterprise CC, reinforcing her commitment to impactful, people-centred solutions.
Chief Operating Officer
Ms Azola Dube
As Chief Operating Officer, Ms Azola Dube oversees operational delivery across Libalele Health and Social Welfare, ensuring that every programme meets professional standards and responds to client needs.
She holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Industrial Psychology and Industrial Sociology and an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology from Rhodes University, with specialised training in organisational development, psychological assessment and organisational health and well-being.
She has tutored Industrial and Organisational Psychology at Rhodes University and gained facilitation and administrative experience at Libalele Development Enterprise. A trained first responder, she brings this grounding in workplace behaviour and research to Libalele’s workplace wellness and institutional programmes.
Our approach
A Structured Approach to Meaningful Change.
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Identification and Engagement
Recognising emerging needs, raising awareness and establishing trust and consent.
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Initial Assessment
A psychosocial assessment of the presenting situation, context and immediate needs.
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Needs and Risk Evaluation
Identifying strengths and risks, with psychological evaluation by registered professionals where required.
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Intervention Planning
Agreeing clear goals and the right support, including medical referral if necessary.
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Support and Implementation
Delivering counselling, structured programmes or coordinated services.
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Monitoring, Follow-Up and Referral
Reviewing progress, with follow-up, preventative care and onward referral where needed.
Our value
What institutions and communities gain from working with Libalele.
Integrated Solutions
Not just counselling, but full psychosocial systems.
Accessibility
Services designed for real South African communities.
Affordability
High-quality services at sustainable, accessible rates.
Scalability
From small programmes to full institutional partnerships.
Impact
Focused on long-term wellbeing, not short-term fixes.
Looking ahead
Building a national mental health solutions provider.
- Expand our services nationally
- Strengthen institutional partnerships
- Scale our behavioural programmes
- Become a leading mental health solutions provider in South Africa
Take the first step
Your Wellbeing Matters. Let’s Start the Conversation.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or someone you care about, or exploring a partnership for your institution, our team is ready to listen.