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...
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...
12 May 2023 | Fix Your Space, Kayamandi, People Development, Proud of my Town, Stellenbosch
Victims of sensitive crimes are often left feeling helpless, isolated and vulnerable. In many cases, the process of reporting these crimes to the authorities can exacerbate these feelings, especially in environments that are not conducive to comfort and privacy....
