200 engineering students in Klapmuts for social innovation challenge
Today, 200 engineering students from Stellenbosch University joined the Ranyaka team for a walkabout through Klapmuts. The students have now been tasked with coming up with people-centered design solutions to address specific problematic issues in Klapmuts. Last week,...
Can engineers be social innovators?
Can engineers be social innovators? This was the question we posed to a group of 200 students at the Stellenbosch University's Engineering Faculty today. Ranyaka's Marli Goussard and Johan Olivier co-presented a lecture addressing the pressing need for engineers to...
Stellenbosch Civil Advocacy Network dialogue at Launchlab
A great turn-out with broad representation at the open dialogue session hosted by the Stellenbosch Civil Advocacy Network (SCAN) at the LaunchLab this morning. SCAN's mission is to encourage collaboration amongst civil society and to provide a space for intersectoral...
Ranyaka celebrates Women’s Month
This week, Amy and Sonya from the Ranyaka team had the privilege to attend a Women's Month high tea event hosted by Valcare. Every day for the month of August, Valcare has been sharing stories of strong, inspirational women who are doing incredible work in their...
Second stakeholder meeting in Dwarsriver Valley
Yesterday, Ranyaka in collaboration with Impact Funding Platform, Valcare and sponsor, Nedbank, hosted the second Dwarsrivier Valley stakeholder meeting. This meeting is part of a broader process to look at ways in which we can all play our part in developing and...
Magalies Rocks the Cradle
Adventure-seekers, intrepid travellers, foodies and families are in for a 72 hour treat later this month as the annual Magalies Rocks the Cradle Festival weaves its magic! Set against the backdrop of Magaliesburg’s breath-taking natural beauty, the three-day weekend...
Jamestown entrepreneurs event
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the Nedbank-sponsored Jamestown business breakfast held on Friday. As a joint initiative of Ranyaka, Nedbank and the Jamestown Community Development Trust, the breakfast was the first of a series of events to be...
Know Your Bank workshop
From craft artists to recycling, watch repair to security fences, selling home-cooked meals to passers-by to marketing on Takelot, this morning's group of entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs joined the Ranyaka team in learning more about the ways in which a good...
In conversation with Magalies Arts Co-Op
Magaliesburg has always been known as a haven for artists and a treasure trove of talent spanning a wide range of artistic mediums. Recognising the immense potential for the town’s artists to benefit from collaboration and for their work to be showcased on a broader...
Proud of My Town Paarl – one year
One year ago, Nedbank launched its Proud of my Town fund - a community fund with a difference that has since benefited 1,017 children from 40 crèches in Paarl and surrounds. Ranyaka, working alongside a growing network of organisations, serves as the implementing...
More than socks – it’s about a future
Imagine being 10 years old and bullied at school because your socks don't match, your school dress is worn out or you don't have the right jersey. Imagine skipping school altogether because you can't exactly attend class in your pajamas. This happens and the effect is...
Rapid Repair (tactical urbanism) in Lantana
Last week, a team of volunteers from Lantana, Paarl hit the streets to conduct a survey of their neighbourhood: What is working, what is not; what is beautiful, what is not. What can we do quickly, easily and at very little cost that will make a big difference?Ranyaka...