Thinking out loud

Thinking out loud

Telling the story of why non-profits do what they do can be tricky business. After a while, the explanations seem to lose their impact in between all the jargon. There are only so many words and so many ways in which to string them together. So, sometimes one just has...
Freedom Day – celebrating 25 years of democracy

Freedom Day – celebrating 25 years of democracy

“Cities (countries) have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” – Jane Jacobs (paraphrased) Our participation in a democratic society should extend beyond casting a vote on...
Can engineers be social innovators?

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...