an indigenous-based approach to human development
How to Work With Us
A parent's guide to finding the right support for your teenager
We believe every teenager carries an identity that is already whole. Our work is not to fix — it is to uncover, anchor, and activate. Whether your teen needs one-on-one support, a community to belong to, or a powerful residential experience, we have a pathway designed for them.
About Mayine
We meet teenagers where they are — and walk with them from there
Mayine Development Institute is home to Nomveliso Mbanga Teencoaching™ — an ICF CCE-accredited, baNtu-rooted coaching practice founded by Nomveliso Mbanga, an Indigenous Identity Strategist™ with over 30 years of experience working with young people across coaching, community theatre, drama, and sport.
All our coaches — whether Nomveliso directly or our Licensed Associates — are trained under the same baNtu-rooted methodology and held to the same standard of practice. Your family is in safe, experienced hands.
Offering 01
Premium One-on-One · Founder-Led
Coaching Directly
With Nomveliso
For families who want to work with the founder of Nomveliso Mbanga Teencoaching™
Working directly with Nomveliso Mbanga means your teenager benefits from 30+ years of lived experience, the full depth of the Indigenous Identity Strategies™ methodology, and a coaching relationship built on genuine cultural grounding. Sessions are bi-weekly and structured around your teen's current season of growth.
Renew each quarter
Monthly option: R2,833/month
Signed contract required
30% deposit on signing
Signed contract required
30% deposit on signing
A 30% deposit is required on signing across all packages. Session components do not change regardless of payment plan chosen. All packages are protected by a signed contract.
Offering 02
Certified Coaching · Licensed Associates
Coaching With a
Licensed Associate
The same methodology. Certified practitioners. A more accessible entry point.
Our Licensed Associates are certified under the Nomveliso Mbanga Teencoaching™ methodology and operate under the Mayine brand with full practitioner accountability. They bring the same baNtu-rooted approach to every session — at a rate that works for more households.
Renew each quarter
Monthly option: R833/month
Signed contract required
30% deposit on signing
Signed contract required
30% deposit on signing
All Licensed Associates hold current Mayine certification and are practising under the Nomveliso Mbanga Teencoaching™ trademark. Credential verification is available on request through our office.
Offering 03
Online Membership · Grades 8–11
The Teencoached™
Circle
A community and digital learning membership for teenagers
The Teencoached™ Circle is a year-round online membership for teenagers in Grades 8–11 who want consistent access to coaching content, peer community, and structured personal development — without a one-on-one coaching commitment. Hosted on Mayine Indigenous Academy (Teachable).
The Teencoached™ Circle is a powerful entry point for teens not yet ready for one-on-one coaching — and an ideal complement for those already in a coaching relationship.
Peer community access
6 free digital templates
Weekly touchpoints
Peer community access
6 free digital templates
Weekly touchpoints
Offering 04
Founder-Led · Residential Experience
Teencoaching™
Retreats
Immersive residential experiences facilitated directly by Nomveliso Mbanga
Our retreat season offers teenagers a rare opportunity to step fully into a coaching environment — away from the noise of school, social media, and everyday pressure. Each retreat is carefully curated around the Nomveliso Mbanga Teencoaching™ methodology. Limited to 15 participants per retreat.
All retreats are limited to 15 participants. A 30% deposit secures your teen's place. Retreat cohorts fill quickly — early application is strongly encouraged.
Founder-Led · Premium Experience
Full methodology at its deepest
Peer cohort of up to 15 participants
Structured identity & growth work
Cultural grounding throughout
2026 Retreat Season
Retreat 01
Teen Girls Retreat™
26 June 2026
East London
Getting Started
Three Steps to Begin
Get In Touch
Not Sure Where
to Start?
If you are unsure which pathway is right for your family, simply reach out and tell us a little about your teen. Penny will ask a few guided questions and point you in the right direction. There is no wrong way to start.
All first enquiries, retreat registrations, programme applications, and general questions go through Penny — our operations lead — who will ensure your enquiry is routed correctly and your family is matched to the right pathway.
Penny — Operations & Client Enquiries
Mayine Development Institute (Pty) Ltd
Email: nomveliso@mayinedevelopment.com
WhatsApp: +27 67 911 5601
Response time: within 2 business days · Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm SAST
"The right entry point is not always obvious. That is why we have a process — to make sure every family lands in exactly the right place."
Nomveliso Mbanga · Indigenous Identity Strategist™
"We do not fix young people. We create the conditions in which they can remember who they already are — and build their entire lives from there."Nomveliso Mbanga · Indigenous Identity Strategist™ · Founder, Mayine Development Institute