MAMA DAPHNE OLIPHANT
House of Mercy & Daphne’s Bakery
After witnessing abuse in her family, she took in her niece and nephew and decided that no child should have to suffer as they did, and so Mama Daphne Oliphant started House of Mercy. Here she provides a haven for children who have nowhere else to go. But, from personal experience, Mama Daphne knows that the pain of abuse is more than just skin deep. There are scars that a safe place to sleep and a hot meal won’t heal. She provides counselling to all the children in her care and ensures that they have all the necessities that they need to go to school. She also heads an outreach programme that attends to those in need.


IMPACT
CMA provided skills training to | 111 |
Mama transferred skills to | 536 |
Mama provides employment to | 8 |

PROJECTS
Art: Mosaic, Pottery, Painting
Cooking, Catering
Flower Arranging
Quilting
Sewing

FACTS
Joined CMA: | August 2008 |
Children in her care: | 12 |
Elderly in her care: | 0 |
Outreach: | 200 |

Facts about Mama Daphne
Centre: House of Mercy & Daphne’s Bakery
Location: Roodewal, Western Cape
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South African | Afrikaans |
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17 June 1974 |
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Married |
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3 children |

Achievements
2008 – Won a vehicle courtesy of Eqstra Flexi Fleet
2013 – Clean Scene prize of R100 000 from Eqstra Flexi Fleet
2014 – Clover Mama Afrika Business Woman of the Year Award – winner
2014 – Clover Mama Afrika / Bernina Sewing Competition – winner
2015 – Clover Mama Afrika Business Woman of the Year Award – winner
2015 – Clover Mama Afrika / Bernina Sewing Competition – third runner up
2015 – Clover Mama Afrika – Cleanliness & Hygiene Award
2015 – Clover Mama Afrika “My Pride & Joy” competition – runner up
2016 – Clover Mama Afrika Top Cleanliness & Hygiene Award – winner
2016 – Clover Mama Afrika Business Woman of the Year Award – winner
2017 – Won a cell phone courtesy of Siyabonga Africa
2018 – Clover Mama Afrika / Bernina Sewing Competition – 2nd runner up
2019 – Clover Mama Afrika Etiquette Competition
2020 – Clover Mama Afrika “Most Improved” Award
2021 – Clover Mama Afrika “Most Improved” Award



