Our Story

Face of The Bay was created as a platform for empowerment, visibility, and structured community impact. It has grown from women-focused empowerment initiatives into a broader community-driven organisation serving Nelson Mandela Bay through outreach, events, and development programmes.

Face of the Bay was created to create opportunity, empowerment platforms, and community-based initiatives that support personal development and social impact in Nelson Mandela Bay.

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Our Story

Face of The Bay was created as a platform for empowerment, visibility, and structured community impact. It has grown from women-focused empowerment initiatives into a broader community-driven organisation serving Nelson Mandela Bay through outreach, events, and development programmes.

Face of the Bay was created to create opportunity, empowerment platforms, and community-based initiatives that support personal development and social impact in Nelson Mandela Bay.

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Our Mission

A Look Back at Face of the Bay’s Growth​

Our Journey

Since our inception in 2023, Face of The Bay has been committed to creating meaningful platforms for empowerment, leadership, and community impact in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Our journey reflects continued growth, expanding initiatives, and a deepening commitment to transforming lives through opportunity and connection. Explore the milestones that have shaped who we are today.

2023 - The Beginning

Face of The Bay officially launched in Nelson Mandela Bay as a women empowerment and community-focused initiative, introducing a new vision for purpose-driven leadership and outreach.

2024 - Expanding Community Reach

The organisation hosted larger-scale events and empowerment initiatives, growing community participation and strengthening local partnerships across Nelson Mandela Bay.

2025 - Building Sustainable Impact

Face of The Bay expanded its programmes, outreach activities, and community engagement efforts, creating broader opportunities for empowerment, leadership development, and charitable impact.

2026 - Growing the Vision

The organisation continues to evolve into a broader community impact platform through events, partnerships, outreach initiatives, and empowerment programmes across Nelson Mandela Bay.

Our Team

Candice Heynes

Founder, Director and Brand Ambassador

Arthur St Clair Marks

Director

Ayesha Abader

Management & Planning

Rushni Noonen

Events Co-ordinator

Carla Diedericks

Head of Operations & Systems

Our Team

Candice Heynes

Founder, Director and Brand Ambassador

Arthur St Clair Marks

Director

Ayesha Abader

Management and Planning

Rushni Noonen

Events Co-ordinator

Carla Diedericks

Head of Operations & Systems

Our stucture

Face of The Bay is a South African Non-Profit Company focused on community empowerment and outreach initiatives in Gqeberha.

The organisation operates through structured programmes, events, and community initiatives designed to create sustainable impact.

Compliance and registration documentation, including BEE-related certification, is maintained and available where required for partnerships and formal engagements.

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