STELLENBOSCH
WESTERN CAPE
Four hundred engineering students walk the streets of Klapmuts, Kayamandi and Jamestown – pursuing practical solutions for real-life challenges. Here is a place where yesterday and tomorrow meet.
The Stellenbosch region is one of South Africa’s most sought-after tourist destinations, known for its oak-lined streets, a wealth of history, beautiful architecture and rolling vineyards. Also home to the 150-year old Stellenbosch University, the town is fast emerging as a hub of knowledge and innovation where solutions are being sought to address both some of the most exciting opportunities and complex issues facing our country today. Amongst academia, business and communities, there is a growing move towards intentional network-building for the purpose of benefiting generations to come.
The Stellenbosch municipal area includes a rich variety of suburbs and settlements, including Jamestown, Klapmuts, Kayamandi, Idas Valley and Cloetesville – and extends all the way along the Dwarsrivier Valley (Kylemore and surrounds) to Franschhoek. We created this page to share the stories that span multiple areas within Stellenbosch, such as collaboration initiatives with NGOs and opportunities created for the university’s students to learn more about social impact within their respective fields.
My story counts
The sound of laughter can be heard as one enters the Boomhuis Art Gallery at the Woodmill in Stellenbosch. Twenty high school learners from different communities are gathered for a week-long holiday programme with a difference. The Chalkboard Project brings hope and...
One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” - Malala Yousafzai Every day, this classroom is the backdrop against which young lives are shaped. Pictured here is one of the Early Childhood Development centres that form part of our programme in...
Joining forces to protect our children
Over the past few weeks, the Ranyaka team has had the privilege of working with several NGOs in Kayamandi to raise awareness around this year's Child Protection Week. This photo was taken at our first meeting and does not include everyone that now forms part of the...
A boost for Boland Rugby
Last weekend, the community of Klapmuts was buzzing with excitement as 16 talented rugby teams from 11 primary schools across the Boland played their hearts out at the Klapmuts Sports Ground. This was the fourth annual Junior Rugby 7s tournament - established by...
Churches collaborating for change
“Unity creates influence and unity creates a voice. We cannot see transformation happen unless we have influence and a voice.” These powerful words are by Neil Hart, Executive Manager of Mergon Foundation, sponsors for the Church mapping workshop hosted by Ranyaka in...
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...