5 April 2019 | Collaboration, Jamestown, Kayamandi, Klapmuts, Proud of my Town, Stellenbosch
Earlier this week, 400 engineering students from Stellenbosch University had the opportunity to take an up-close look at some of the practical challenges facing communities in and around the town. Three groups of third and fourth-year future engineers from various...
27 March 2019 | Early Childhood Development, Paarl, Proud of my Town, Strong Schools
For us at Ranyaka Community Transformation, the Nedbank-funded Proud of my Town initiative is not a destination, but a journey. As with all journeys, we believe that good company and support make the load so much lighter. For this reason, we encouraged the principals...
27 March 2019 | Early Childhood Development, Paarl, Proud of my Town
Thirty-three ECD principals from Paarl joined the Ranyaka and Inceba Trust teams in an interactive workshop yesterday. We took a look at progress made since the launch of the Proud of my Town fund in June 2017 and planned for the next year! We also mapped the...
18 March 2019 | Building Business, Kayamandi, Proud of my Town, Stellenbosch
The distinctive smell of freshly-starched Shweshe fabric greets visitors to Yeyethu Design studio in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch. So do broad smiles and an air of optimism and excitement. Because the dynamic duo behind Yeyethu, Bulelwa Tito and Lerato Mtiya, is going...
14 March 2019 | Building Business, Jamestown, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch
Last year, we invited Stellenbosch-based entrepreneurs to come and show us their products and services, tell us their stories and share their dreams. It’s been an exciting journey so far! Five of the entrepreneurs who attended our product showcase have been...
11 March 2019 | Jamestown, Proud of my Town, Stellenbosch, Strong Schools
Too many children are reluctant to take pure maths as a school subject. This can close doors to potential study and career opportunities. Parents and educators need to be encouraging children to break away from the misconception that maths is only for some and not...
