NearMe lists 98 children's homes and orphanages across South Africa in 8 provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (37), Western Cape (19) and KwaZulu-Natal (12). 60% of these entries include a phone number and 39% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 98 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Malvern Childrens Home11 Coniston Ln, Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 464 0236 / Website / Directions
- SA Children's Home / SA Kinderhuis3 Ivanhoe St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 71 679 3136 / Website / Directions
- Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis12 De Beer St, Modimolle, Limpopo+27 14 717 5264 / Website / Directions
- Baphumelele Childrens HomeZ118, Dabula St, Khayelitsha, Western Cape+27 21 361 8631 / Website / Directions
- Jehovah Jirah Orphanage Centre1186 Block GG, Soshanguve, Gauteng+27 72 490 5407 / Website / Directions
- Jakaranda Kinderhuis1 Talitha Kumi St, Eersterust, Gauteng+27 12 800 4700 / Website / Directions
- Masigcine Childrens Home12 School St, Mfuleni, Western Cape+27 21 901 0052 / Website / Directions
- Water Orphans312 Piet Hugo St, Centurion, Gauteng+27 82 213 3886 / Website / Directions
- 9 Orphans DistilleryBainskloof Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape+27 83 230 4824 / Website / Directions
- Ubuhle Bezwe Child Care Centre222 Lybia Street, Isivana Section, Tembisa 1632, Tembisa, Gauteng+27 72 578 6431 / Website / Directions
- Bettie's Haven Orphanage52 Grace St, Nelsville, Mpumalanga+27 79 726 4042 / Directions
- Luvuyo Orphanage0152, Soshanguve, Gauteng+27 12 799 1429 / Directions
- Jolandi Foundation - Die Herberg Kinderhuis, RobertsonDie Herberg Kinderhuis, 2 Van Zyl St, Robertson, Western Cape+27 82 782 0889 / Website / Directions
- Ons Kinder- en Jeugsorgsentrum Ons Kinderhuis43 Victoria Rd, Bloemfontein, Free State+27 51 444 2938 / Website / Directions
- 9 Orphans Distillery14 PINOTAGE ST, MALMESBURY, MALMESBURY, Western Cape083 230 4824 / Directions
- 9 Orphans DistilleryNordyk Park 5, Malmesbury076 581 0755 / Website / Directions
- Durbanville KinderhuisKerk Weg, Durbanville, Western Cape021 975 5628 / Website / Directions
- Charlotte Theron Kinderhuis46 Wessels St, Bethlehem, Free State+27 58 307 3700 / Directions
- President Kruger Kinderhuis728 31st Ave, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 332 1367 / Website / Directions
- Orphan Street Clothing Shop7 Orphan St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 72 549 5137 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The children's homes and orphanages we hold are spread across 69 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Tshwane (9), Cape Town (7), Midrand (3), Soshanguve (3), Khayelitsha (2) and Soweto (2).
Children's homes and orphanages by province
How the 98 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 37 | Tshwane (9), Midrand (3) and Soshanguve (3) |
| Western Cape | 19 | Cape Town (7), Khayelitsha (2) and Blouberg (2) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 12 | Cato Ridge (1), Pinetown (1) and Queensburgh (1) |
| Free State | 7 | Bloemfontein (2), Dewetsdorp (1) and Botshabelo (1) |
| Limpopo | 5 | Modimolle (1), Polokwane (1) and Louis Trichardt (1) |
| Eastern Cape | 4 | Bethelsdorp (1), East London (1) and Gonubie (1) |
| North West | 4 | Brits (2), Potchefstroom (1) and Rustenburg (1) |
| Mpumalanga | 3 | Botleng (1), Nelsville (1) and Ireagh B (1) |
7 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 98 entries, 60% list a phone number, 39% a website and 90% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
Frequently asked questions
How many children's homes and orphanages does NearMe list?
We have 98 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (37).
Which towns have the most children's homes and orphanages?
In our listings, Tshwane (9), Cape Town (7) and Midrand (3) have the most entries.
How many children's homes and orphanages are there in Gauteng?
We have 37 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Tshwane (9), Midrand (3) and Soshanguve (3).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.