3 July 2019 | Collaboration, Kanyamazane, Mbombela, Proud of my Town
This past weekend marked a special milestone in the Ranyaka journey – and the unfolding story of Nedbank’s Proud of my Town programme. Thank you to the community of Kanyamazane, Nelspruit in Mpumalanga for welcoming the Ranyaka team into your midst! A...
7 June 2019 | Collaboration
Telling the story of why non-profits do what they do can be tricky business. After a while, the explanations seem to lose their impact in between all the jargon. There are only so many words and so many ways in which to string them together. So, sometimes one just has...
10 May 2019 | Collaboration, Stellenbosch
“Unity creates influence and unity creates a voice. We cannot see transformation happen unless we have influence and a voice.” These powerful words are by Neil Hart, Executive Manager of Mergon Foundation, sponsors for the Church mapping workshop hosted by...
27 April 2019 | Collaboration
“Cities (countries) have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” – Jane Jacobs (paraphrased) Our participation in a democratic society should extend beyond casting a vote on...
9 April 2019 | Collaboration, Magaliesburg, Proud of my Town
Last week, 700 pupils from Mphe Thuto Primary School in Magaliesburg received brand-new school shoes and stationery thanks to Making a Difference South Africa who approached the De Beers Group for a sponsorship. Ranyaka’s local lead co-ordinator in Magaliesburg,...
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...