Article 14/06/2013

As an unemployed and unskilled Soweto youth, Nqobile Nkosi applied to and was selected to attend a two-year jewellery manufacturing course at the Soweto Jewellery School. He graduated in 2007 but lack of funds prevented him from starting his own business. Read More

Article 14/06/2013

The National Youth Development Agency has been on the forefront of youth empowerment with a number of projects like BeLimitless aimed at creating and promoting coordination in youth development matters. We spoke to the Chairperson of the National Youth Development Agency Yershen Pillay. Read More

Article 05/06/2013

The BalcomKwaSizabantu Water Supply Scheme has recently been launched in KZN. The project, costing about 170 million rands will serve about 30 000 people. Read More

Article 05/06/2013

Mosiamise Business Consulting is a specialized consulting and systems development company that is driven by results and tailor-made solutions for Traditional Councils and Authorities in order to assist in the development and growth of relevant communities. We spoke to Karabo Dube, the CEO of Mosiamise Business Consulting. Read More

Article 05/06/2013

Lawrence and Simphiwe Mtswene’s farm near Nigel is due to benefit from the Recapitalisation and Development Programme. Many land reform beneficiaries, unable to access enough for this initial investment, have struggled to succeed. Read More

Article 31/05/2013

C L A Y – stands for Changing Lives Around You which is what this non profit organisation is dedicated to doing. They have programmes in schools aimed at connecting with young people. Issues tackled with young people include respect, discipline, image and ownership. Read More

Article 31/05/2013

The iLembe District Municipality lies on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal and consists of 4 municipalities. It is distressed due to high unemployment. These areas are made up of subsistence farming activities but with poor agricultural potential. Read More

Article 31/05/2013

The Rural Youth Entrepreneurship Development Project, or RYEDP, is a comprehensive approach to long-term rural community sustainability. This approach goes beyond the traditional tunnel vision of economic development. The RYEDP helps the community to focus on four interrelated strategies that depend on each other for ultimate success. Read More

Article 30/05/2013

Two separate land claims were lodged on behalf of the Balepye Community on various farms in the Gravelotte area of Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality, which is known as a tourism attraction centre of the Mopani District Municipality in the Limpopo Province. The two claims were subsequently consolidated into one claim. Read More

Article 30/05/2013

The Africa Craft Trust is a leader in the Craft industry in Southern Africa. They have implemented many successful craft development programmes that holistically support craftspeople in the sector. We spoke to Lieakae Matsimane, the Liason and Admin Assistant of The Africa Craft Trust. Read More