Article 26/04/2013

The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has set up eRAP Centres across the country whose purpose is to provide computers with internet access in public libraries. One area that has been running a successful e-centre is Riemvasmaak in the Northern Cape. Read More

Article 26/04/2013

The Sports Trust was established in September 1995 as a joint venture between the private and public sectors all with a shared goal of providing opportunities to play sport to all disadvantaged South Africans, at all levels, across all sporting codes. We spoke to Max Jordaan the Deputy Chairperson of The Sports Trust. Read More

Article 25/04/2013

When Riemvasmaak was identified as one of the pilot sites of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme, one of the positive developments was the building of the Riemvasmaak Clinic. In the past residents of Riemvasmaak had to travel to Kakamas or Upington for primary health services. But today, they have their own clinic called the Nelson Roljhalahla Mandela Clinic. Read More

Article 25/04/2013

The Viva Foundation of South Africa, operates in informal settlements and other high priority poverty areas. Their vision is to transform these areas into stable neighbourhoods. Read More

Article 24/04/2013

As part of the 2013 Centenary of the 1913 Natives Land Act, a farmer’s day was organised by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. It took place at a successful land reform project and was aimed at emerging farmers to overcome some of their challenges. One of the key focuses of the day was to make emerging farmers aware of PLAS – the Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy. Read More

Article 24/04/2013

The Durbanville Hills Workers’ Trust is a community empowerment project that uses olive oil to directly benefit farm employees. A number of community projects, mainly in the areas of education and skills development, have been put in place. In recognition of the outstanding work the cellar has been doing in this regard it received the Ethical Award at the 2011 The Drinks Business Awards. Read More

Article 24/04/2013

We’ve spoken a lot on this show of Riemvasmaak’s past. Now we look to the future as we set our focus on tourism in the area, which with its breathtaking scenery has the ability to attract many tourists. The wilderness was born from volcanic activity millions of years ago creating this stark mountain desert. Read More

Article 23/04/2013

The Joe Gqabi district municipality is one of the 23 distressed municipalities located within the Eastern Cape Province. One of the key objectives of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is to engage with key stakeholders in alleviating poverty, developing infrastructure and ensuring service delivery. Read More

Article 23/04/2013

Pure Hope Kids – that’s the name of an early childhood development programme and is an initiative of the Dutch Reform Church in Moreleta Park, Pretoria. They take in kids from disadvantaged areas – such as the nearby squatter camp and give them a full nursery education. Read More

Article 23/04/2013

Riemvasmaak was identified as one of the poorest of the poor communities and became a pilot site under the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme. The history of the place is a tempestuous one with people having been forcefully removed under the abhorrent 1913 Land Act that destroyed and split up so many families and communities. Read More