Events

By Hlengiwe Ndlovu In November we were honoured to host a heart-warming event dedicated to expressing our gratitude to the elderly members (Gogos and Mkhulu’s) of our community. One hundred senior citizens (70 years or older) from all 11 villages in Ufafa Valley were invited to join us for this special day. It was a […]

Pretoria, 18 April 2024: The Takealot Group, in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government, today launched the Takealot Township Economy Initiative in Gauteng. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Mamongae Mahlare, executive chairperson of the Takealot Group, signed a memorandum of understanding in Mamelodi West. The Takealot Township Economy Initiative consists of six programmes focused on

By Amy Wilson Step into the vibrant world of NativeChild, where every strand tells a story of resilience, empowerment, and natural beauty. Meet Sonto Pooe, the visionary entrepreneur behind the brand, whose journey began with a childhood experience that ignited a passion for redefining haircare. Picture a young Sonto, aged just eight, her innocence shaken

C.S. Lewis, Gcina Mhlope, Dr Seuss and Roald Dahl all share a superpower. Through their words, they have continued to inspire and entertain millions across the world. Unfortunately, in South Africa, 63% of households do not have a single fiction or nonfiction book in their homes and 65% of homes with children under age 10 do not

By Yolanda Wessels Erik Holm, a well-known actor for his portrayal of Rian Malherbe in the kykNET-soap, Binnelanders is also making a name as a talented artist. Born into a highly talented family, Erik’s dad encouraged him to do wood turning after his life-changing accident on 27 August 2007 that left him paralyzed. At first,

By Tshidiso Masopha Source: Facebook Our country is notorious for having poor readability among its youth. Food insecurity and a lack of school shoes are the top two reasons why. In preparation for World Book Day (23 April), Ladles of Love NPO and Coronation are partnering to boost literacy and food security at under-resourced early

A leading pharmaceutical company, Pharma Dynamics, has joined hands with the Youth Employment Sector (YES), a private sector led initiative, with the aim of unlocking South Africa’s demographic dividend by investing in skills development and job creation initiatives for the youth. The company has committed an initial R6 million towards the human capital investment that

Pretoria, 18 April 2024: The Takealot Group, in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government, today launched the Takealot Township Economy Initiative in Gauteng. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Mamongae Mahlare, executive chairperson of the Takealot Group, signed a memorandum of understanding in Mamelodi West. The Takealot Township Economy Initiative consists of six programmes focused on

Christel House South Africa, a non-profit school, which offers no-fee scholarships to students from some of Cape Town’s most under-resourced neighbourhoods, has announced a significant milestone in its expansion plans. Recognising the pressing need for more High Schools in the Western Cape and the imperative for educational equity nationwide, Christel House SA’s first expansion project

18 April 2024, Cape Town – Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half of Southern African young people between the ages of 15 and 24 were facing the prospect of unemployment. With this mind, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation – an initiative that focuses on developing young individuals with entrepreneurial potential  – has again