21 November 2023 | Building Business, Mamelodi, Proud of my Town, Tell Your Story
“I am 78 years old. Today, I felt 25.” We just love the way in which these words by a distinguished gentleman from Mamelodi, Gauteng, captured the spirit of the very first Van Toeka Af Festival held in the township on Saturday, 11 November 2023. The festival set the...
20 November 2023 | Community Safety, Mamelodi, Proud of my Town
Community safety is a crucial concern in neighbourhoods across South Africa. Tackling the challenge requires a proactive approach – including the training and equipping of residents to actively engage in their own safety initiatives. Empowering individuals not only...
10 October 2023 | Mamelodi, People Development, Proud of my Town
In the heart of Mamelodi, where the spirit of community thrives, NGOs play a vital role in making a positive impact. These organisations are unsung heroes, working tirelessly to uplift and empower the local community. The Mamelodi Expo for NGOs took place on 22...
16 July 2023 | Mamelodi, Proud of my Town
In June 2023, the first Young Voices, Big Impact Climate Action Youth Seminar took place in Tshwane with the purpose of encouraging active citizenry among youth in the climate change space and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration to achieve real progress in the...
4 July 2023 | Building Business, Mamelodi
“Without prosperous local economies, the people have no power and the land no voice.” – Wendell Berry, novelist and farmer On 30 June 2022, the second cohort of the Ranyaka Building Business Programme in Mamelodi came together to celebrate the incredible milestones...
24 April 2023 | Mamelodi, Proud of my Town, Sport, Art & Culture
The KwaMhlanga Sports Academy in Mamelodi township, Gauteng, hosted its first annual quarterly soccer clinic over the second weekend of April 2023. A total of 22 teams are currently participating in the Mamelodi football league. The Academy collaborates with local...