The Lakhi® Advocacy & Empowerment Nexus Foundation

Rooted in justice and advocacy, we stand resolutely against all forms of oppression—political, corporate, and systemic. We champion human rights, equity, and dignity for all, striving to dismantle barriers that perpetuate inequality. By integrating empowerment with advocacy, we aim to combat corporate tyranny and create sustainable pathways for lasting change.

With a legacy of impactful victories and an unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion, the LAEN Foundation fosters innovative solutions that uplift and inspire. Together, we are building a more just, empowered, and resilient society—one where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and shape their future.

At LAEN, we speak such truth that falsehood loses oxygen. We believe that oppression can’t survive where consciousness expands — because tyranny relies on people being asleep. Instead of fighting darkness, we beat inequality by flooding rooms with light.

Standing Up for Justice: Advocacy at the Core of LAEN

Tenant Trust and Systemic Violations: Holding APC Management (Pty) Ltd and Grand Bridge Trading (Pty) Ltd Accountable

Amānah — the sacred trust that tenants place in their landlords — is non-negotiable.
And oppression — that universally cursed trait — in our experience, has found fertile ground in Linbro Park, Johannesburg.

Through the Lakhi® Advocacy & Empowerment Nexus (LAEN), tenants took a stand against APC Management (Pty) Ltd and Grand Bridge Trading (Pty) Ltd, under the Adamjee Group banner.
What emerged was not a mere tenant dispute — it was a David vs Goliath confrontation against a system that seems to thrive on fear, silence, and power imbalance, evidenced by the following:

1   Harsh, Habitual Letters of Demand

A Tenant repeatedly received aggressively worded letters of demand, even when rent had been paid in full and on time. These letters — that, in our view, authored by in-house lawyers under office frames that ironically read “Treat Every Tenant Like Royalty” — carried the precision of military orders, created an atmosphere of intimidation and control.

2   Violation of Tenant Confidentiality and Rights: Without consent, tenants’ personal information was unlawfully disclosed to third parties, including credit bureaus — a direct breach of amānah that underpins landlord-tenant relationships.
After investigation, TPN Credit Bureau found no credible evidence to justify Adamjee’s reporting and removed the disputed data, confirming systemic non-compliance with the law and disregard for tenant rights. Additionally, a Tenant's lease was unilaterally terminated for no valid reason, and when he left at the end of August, with his dues settled in full, Adamjee continued reporting nonsense to the credit bureau, long after the lease expired. This suggests that accuracy in reporting may not be a consistent priority.

Documented maintenance complaints were routinely ignored or selectively addressed.
APC’s email inbox lacks a ticketing process linked to a CRM, leaving tenants with no visibility of progress. In professionally run businesses, every client query is traceable.

The so-called “flexible” month-to-month leases seems to be a mechanism of control. Tenants are regularly displaced, forced to move to suit the landlord’s shifting strategies — even long-standing “sweet-spot” tenants. Families bear the brunt: relocation costs, lost income, renewed rental and utility deposits,  and emotional exhaustion.

In one documented case, a man suffering from neurological and ophthalmic conditions was ordered to vacate. Three months after he complied, the unit still stands empty — this raised questions about whether the decision was motivated by control rather than necessity.

Across Adamjee's property portfolio, double-digit rent hikes are systemically imposed,  sometimes even on on sub-standard properties, enforced with an indifferent “take it or leave it” attitude. Requests for negotiation or property upgrades commensurate with the rent were dismissed with disdain. The message: compliance or exit.

What began as an unequal battle ended in a moral and factual win.
TPN’s independent determination vindicated the tenants, confirming that Adamjee’s entities had no lawful basis for their reporting.

It looks like Adamjee is attempting to revive the spirit of Spain's expansive Cordoba civilization in their Qurtuba precincts, yet these systemic patterns — breaches of amānah, oppressive  enforcement, selective maintenance, and destabilizing unilaternal displacement — betray those ideals.

At LAEN, we exist to be the counterweight to unchecked power.
Our advocacy is factual, lawful, and morally grounded.
This victory is not just one tenant’s triumph — it is a testament to the strength of principle over power, conscience over convenience, and truth over tyranny.

The Highveld Victory: Fighting for Equality in Media and Defending Religious Dignity

The LAEN Foundation stood firm against Highveld Stereo, one of South Africa’s leading radio stations, for making a mockery of the revered leader of the Islamic world, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Recognizing the gravity of this insult to millions of Muslims, we initiated formal complaints with the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA).

Our efforts culminated in a significant victory when the BCCSA ruled in our favor, forcing Highveld Stereo to issue a public apology for their actions. The station, however, chose to challenge this judgment. The case escalated to the BCCSA’s High Court, where justice prevailed once again. Not only was Highveld’s appeal dismissed, but the station was also issued a fine, setting a powerful precedent for accountability and respect in South Africa’s media landscape.

This landmark case demonstrated our unwavering commitment to safeguarding religious dignity and standing up to institutional disregard for cultural and religious sensitivities. You can read the Court's judgment here.

Holding Pick n Pay Accountable for Religious Intolerance 

In 2002, the LAEN Foundation's founder took a principled stand against one of South Africa’s largest retail chains, Pick n Pay. When the company sponsored calendars that openly called for the destruction of the Al-Aqsa Mosque to replace it with a Zionist temple, we knew such blatant religious intolerance couldn’t go unchallenged.

Through persistent advocacy, we demanded accountability and engaged directly with Pick n Pay’s leadership. This culminated in a formal apology from the CEO, Sean Summers, marking a victory not just for religious equality but for the principle that corporate actions must reflect ethical responsibility.

These cases reinforce an eternal truth: corporate oppression cannot override sacred trust, the sanctity of family stability, and human dignity, evidenced by our portfolio of  David vs Goliath Victories.