Unlocking opportunities for urban food systems
“More than with any other of our biological needs, the choices we make around food affect the shape, style, pulse, smell, look, feel, health, economy, street life and infrastructure of the city” 1 The Umlazi Food Network is an inspirational community-led project that...
Zwide gets sporty
Over 300 soccer fans gathered for the first Ranyaka/Nedbank Youth Mini Soccer and Netball Tournament which took place in Zwide’s Ward 26 during the last week of June 2022. Six soccer teams took to the field with Major Chiefs, Zwide Celtics and Amadamara showing their...
A splash of colour for mental health awareness
Youth Day 2022 saw over 700 fun-loving community members from Mahube Valley, ext 1 in Mamelodi East (Tshwane) paint the town red, blue, green, yellow and more at a fun Colour Run hosted to raise awareness around mental health issues affecting young people.Energy...
Our elders deserve our best
The elderly are amongst the most vulnerable members of society. Sadly, physical neglect and psychological abuse of the aged is far more common than one realises. Addressing this issue, Yomelela Club, a senior citizens organisation in Zwide, hosted an Elderly Awareness...
Community safety matters
Have you ever come up with a great idea for a community project, only to see it fail because of crime in the area? A plan and practical measures are vital to ensure that safety forms part of any plan to bring positive change to your community. In Umlazi, Durban, the...
Klapmuts celebrates Youth Day
Youth Day 2022 saw young and old gather for a jam-packed programme in Klapmuts in the Western Cape. Some 250 energetic community members ensured that adrenaline levels were at an all-time high with activities ranging from netball, soccer, a marathon, “boere sport”...
Simply brilliant soccer
Over 200 young soccer enthusiasts participated in a two-day boot camp in Umlazi, Durban on 16 and 17 July 2022 and learnt that becoming a professional soccer player is about so much more than scoring goals! The Brilliant Khuzwayo Schools Bootcamp and Tournament took...
Building business in Umlazi
If you run your own business, you know that it can be a tough journey. A lonely one, even. Even if you know your product or service well, there is still so much to learn, so many things to consider and many micro and small business owners simply do not have the...
Building safer communities
One cannot build a thriving community without building a safe community. In every town where we work across South Africa, community safety arises as one of key pain points. How can people thrive in every sense of the word if they do not feel safe where they live,...
After the storm – Proud of my Town supports KZN
Hope amidst the havoc – Proud of my Town responds to the KwaZulu-Natal flooding crisisThe devastating floods that ravaged KwaZulu-Natal in April 2022 will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the greatest natural disasters to ever hit the province. Entire...
Truly proud of Mankweng
Three years ago, our team embarked on a journey with the community of Mankweng, Polokwane. To envision a brighter future and together, work to implement practical projects that would improve the quality of life of Mankweng’s residents.Earlier this month (April 2022),...
Spreading our wings in Polokwane
Transforming communities is not a solo expedition. It takes a team, a shared vision and a willingness to collaborate. In Polokwane, we are excited about the buy-in from community members and local stakeholders – the real drivers of change on the ground.Earlier this...