WELCOME TO

Empowering women. Building communities. Creating opportunity in Nelson Mandela Bay.

WELCOME TO

Empowering women. Building communities. Creating opportunity in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Turning Ordinary To Extraordinary |
Turning Ordinary To Extraordinary |

Face of The Bay is a community impact organisation creating opportunities for empowerment, leadership development, and lasting change across Nelson Mandela Bay.

Through outreach initiatives, empowerment programmes, and community-driven events, we are committed to building stronger communities and meaningful impact.

M E E T
Founder & Brand Ambassador

Former Miss Port Elizabeth (2017) and Top 100 Mrs South Africa contestant, Candice is passionate about empowering women and creating platforms that inspire leadership and positive community impact.

initiatives

Women Empowerment

Creating platforms that empower women through leadership development, confidence-building, mentorship, and community engagement initiatives.

Supporting communities through outreach programmes, charitable activations, donation handovers, and impact-driven partnerships across Nelson Mandela Bay.

Developing confidence, leadership, and personal growth opportunities for young people through mentorship platforms and youth-focused programmes.

Building meaningful local impact by connecting people, organisations, businesses, and initiatives that strengthen communities across Nelson Mandela Bay.

initiatives

Women Empowerment

Creating platforms that empower women through leadership development, confidence-building, mentorship, and community engagement initiatives.

Supporting communities through outreach programmes, charitable activations, donation handovers, and impact-driven partnerships across Nelson Mandela Bay.

Developing confidence, leadership, and personal growth opportunities for young people through mentorship platforms and youth-focused programmes.

Building meaningful local impact by connecting people, organisations, businesses, and initiatives that strengthen communities across Nelson Mandela Bay.

hear from the bay

Your support has brought dignity, comfort, and hope to those we serve — transforming lives through compassion and community. Every contribution has helped create a warm, safe, and caring environment for our residents, reminding them that they are valued and not forgotten.

Malabar Home For The Aged
★★★★★

Through this platform I discovered what I am capable of. I've built meaningful, long lasting relationships and learnt how to handle situations with greater strength and confidence. If you're looking for personal growth and an opportunity to be part of community upliftment this is the platform for you.

Miss Face of the Bay 2025
★★★★★

I attended ‘Conversations With Her’ for the first time and immediately felt welcomed into a space of openness and connection. I was encouraged to share, reflect, and simply be heard without judgment. I left feeling seen, uplifted, and reminded of my worth.

Conversations With Her Participant
★★★★★

hear from the bay

Your support has brought dignity, comfort, and hope to those we serve — transforming lives through compassion and community. Every contribution has helped create a warm, safe, and caring environment for our residents, reminding them that they are valued and not forgotten.

Malabar Home For The Aged
★★★★★

Through this platform I discovered what I am capable of. I've built meaningful, long lasting relationships and learnt how to handle situations with greater strength and confidence. If you're looking for personal growth and an opportunity to be part of community upliftment this is the platform for you.

Miss Face of the Bay 2025
★★★★★

I attended ‘Conversations With Her’ for the first time and immediately felt welcomed into a space of openness and connection. I was encouraged to share, reflect, and simply be heard without judgment. I left feeling seen, uplifted, and reminded of my worth.

Conversations With Her Participant
★★★★★

Face of The Bay is proudly supported by partners and sponsors who contribute to leadership development and community impact in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Be Part of the Movement

Whether you want to partner, sponsor, or become a brand ambassador — there is a place for you in the Face of The Bay community.

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Be Part of the Movement

Whether you want to partner, sponsor, or become a brand ambassador — there is a place for you in the Face of The Bay community.

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Rated 5 out of 5

The vision is to create opportunities across Gqeberha. Everything we do is driven by purpose, impact, and long-term change. I invite you to be part of this journey as we build something meaningful together.

Candice Heynes

Founder, Director & Brand Ambassador of Face of the Bay

Be the first to hear about upcoming events, empowerment initiatives, registrations, and community impact opportunities across Nelson Mandela Bay.

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Be the first to hear about upcoming events, empowerment initiatives, registrations, and community impact opportunities across Nelson Mandela Bay.

stay in touch