2 November 2026 | Building Business, Proud of my Town, Umlazi
A lot can happen in three months. In July 2026, 11 entrepreneurs in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, met for the first session of a new Ranyaka Building Business (RBB) Club. Clubs are part of Ranyaka’s model for strengthening places from the inside out, bringing people together...
30 October 2025 | Collaboration, Proud of my Town, Sport, Art & Culture, Thrive, Umlazi
When purpose meets play“It’s not just soccer — it’s healing, joy, and belonging.”– Gogo Duduzile Buthelezi In the vibrant township of Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, the heartbeat of community life continues to grow stronger, powered by passion, unity, and purpose. Here,...
29 April 2025 | Collaboration, People Development, Proud of my Town, Tshwane, Umlazi
In every community across South Africa, passionate individuals and organisations are driving meaningful change. We journey with these local heroes every day – and as a non-profit organisation working side-by-side with our implementation partners, we understand the...
1 March 2024 | Building Business, Umlazi
When Nkanyiso Nyuswa was growing up, he dreamt of becoming an electrician. But dreams don’t always come true – and sometimes that’s a good thing. The stories of so many successful business owners teach us that when our life journeys demand a U-turn, things might turn...
23 January 2024 | Building Business, Proud of my Town, Umlazi
The journey of Ntanto Gas started in December 2016 when Mzomuhle Mzimela started a business to leave a legacy for his family. When he passed away in 2019, his daughter, Zama, stepped in to ensure that her father’s dream lived on. For Zama, this was about more than...
24 November 2023 | Boitekong, Cloetesville, Community Safety, Dwarsrivier Valley, Gqeberha, Jamestown, Kanyamazane, Kayamandi, Khayelitsha, Klapmuts, KwaMashu, Kylemore, Lantana, Magaliesburg, Mamelodi, Mbekweni, Mbombela, Nodes, Orlando, Paarl, Polokwane, Proud of my Town, Rustenburg, Stellenbosch, Tshwane, Umlazi, Zwide
A small group of unarmed women patrol the streets of a neighbourhood where the sound of gunshots rings out at night. A team gathers in the make-shift corrugated iron structure that is home to the ‘boardroom’ where they plan both safety and sports activities for their...
