KLAPMUTS
WESTERN CAPE
“They said that we should put barbed wire on top of the school fence. I said no. This school belongs to the community. It is theirs. They must protect it.” – Ronnie Frans, principal, Klapmuts Primary School.
Klapmuts has a rich history which is still evident in some of the historical buildings that are still in use. The Klapmuts Hotel, for example, dates back to the 1800s and is the second oldest hotel in the Western Cape. Today, Klapmuts is home to a diverse community with the potential to become a thriving hub to serve the surrounding area. It is also home to dynamic community members who are demonstrating what it means to “be the change you want to see in the world”.
Klapmuts Bootcamp on the move
Energy, passion, encouragement and plenty of laughter are all part of the experience at the Klapmuts bootcamp! Last week, the Ranyaka team had the privilege to watch this energetic and dedicated group of Klapmuts residents in action when we visited the bootcamp...
Safe spaces
Early Childhood Development is one of the ten programmes that forms part of Ranyaka's community transformation model. Over the next few weeks, Neil Cupido, registered Occupational Health and Safety Officer, will be installing fire extinguishers and safety signage at...
Engineering solutions for real life challenges
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...
Congratulations, Principal Frans!
We're jumping for joy with Mr Ronald Frans, the formidable principal of Klapmuts Primary School in the Western Cape. Mr Frans received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to nation building and shaping society at the 19th Annual National Teaching...
Celebrating change agents | Fagma Swart
Congratulations to the principal of Klapmuts Junior Academy, Fagma Swart! Fagma has been recognised as the practitioner with the highest number of active days amongst The Reach Trust's sample group in Klapmuts. She makes use of free-to-use literacy apps developed by...
Community profiling Klapmuts
On Friday, the Ranyaka and Valcare teams met with stakeholders from the community of Klapmuts to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the area. This is one of many conversations that will still take place as we partner with the community to help tackle the...