Linda C. Zama is a notable figure from Durban, South Africa, recognized for her contributions to socio-economic development and community empowerment. She is the founder of the Linda Zama Foundation, which focuses on enhancing the lives of under-resourced communities, particularly emphasizing the welfare of women, children, and youth
Upbringing
Linda Zama was born and raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Her upbringing was marked by a strong family influence, with both parents actively participating in her development. She has shared insights about her childhood, including the challenges faced and the values instilled by her parents.
“My late father had spent 20 years of his retirement from the Department of Education working in communities mainly in the South Coast of Durban, establishing what was then called creches now Early Childhood Development Centres.( ECDs) He realised that children needed to be brought up in a manner that would make them self respecting and confident human beings. He saw a gap in the first 5 years of a child’s development. His first flagship crèche is called KHULISA PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL. Today, Khulisa has 168 children. It is registered to take care of Day 0-5 children.”
She completed a law degree and qualified as an attorney, playing a huge role as a Struggle activist, fighting apartheid in many ways.