Let us bring restoration
“We all need a healthy Earth to support our jobs, livelihoods, health & survival, and happiness. A healthy planet is not an option — it is a necessity.” – Earthday.Org Every year, 22 April is observed as Earth Day across the globe. This year, Earthday.Org’s theme...
The power that lies beneath my trauma
"For us, this is about letting young girls know the power they possess within themselves to change the narrative, to grow mentally, find balance psychologically and to physically be able to protect themselves against anything that threatens their existence, anything...
Building a dream – one brick at a time
It is difficult to imagine anyone starting a business amidst a pandemic and to say that 2020 was filled with numerous twists, turns and uncertainties, would be an understatement. So, imagine starting a business during this time – and not just any business, but a...
Proud of my Town kicks off in Umlazi
During the last week of March 2021, the Nedbank Proud of my Town (PoMT) programme kicked off in Umlazi township in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. This brings the number of communities across the country where the programme is currently being implemented to fifteen. PoMT...
When life hands you dirt, plant seeds
A community's quest to achieving sustainable development through regenerative agriculture. "Achieving food security is a major priority in our village and through initiatives such as the greenhouse project, we are well on our way to achieving that goal." These are the...
Introducing Ikayalabantu FM | Home of the People
Conversations with Thando Dyantyi, Sinesipo Sibuta and Odwa Nomavuka As a young South African filmmaker, Thando Dyantyi’s strongest desire has been to tell the life-changing stories of people in his community and around his country. These stories are for everyone to...
It’s not enough to be compassionate, we must build
The unfolding story of Gugu Makhubu "I knew this is who I was going to become. This is me. I love helping people. I want people to become better versions of themselves. I want them to reach greater heights, do more and be more,” says Gugu Makhubu, Founder of Vuguma...
Sugar and spice, pastry and everything nice
Gloria Mashigo's journey as a chef is both unexpected and inspiring - with intriguing highs, agonizing lows and heart-warming in-betweens. But what drives this chef to create cakes of impeccable taste and quality? Walking into her premises and looking at the quality...
“I am an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder”
Guest blogger, Lesego Masethe, shares the story of the second-place winner in this year’s Ranyaka Building Business competition held in Mamelodi, Tshwane.While there is no clear definition for the term entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, what is common in all its...
A social entrepreneur’s quest for rural connectivity
Guest blogger, Lesego Masethe shares the story of the first place winner in the Ranyaka Building Business Social Enterprise competition for 2020.Given Maboela's Flex Internet Café in Stoffel Park, an informal settlement situated in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, is...
Celebrating a champion
Every great cause needs a champion. Every vision needs visionaries who have the depth of insight to recognize potential. And every inspired idea needs those who have the courage to venture into unchartered territory. On the Proud of my Town journey, this champion is...
Meet our essay competition winners | Grade 11-12
Meet the winners of group C (grade 11 - 12) in this year's Brain Waves Development essay competition. Two winners share first place - congratulations! Topics include climate change and the effect of Covid-19 on learners' communities. FIRST PRIZE Lebogang Masebulele...