Article 27/03/2013

he Krom River catchment on the southern coast of the Eastern Cape supplies about 40% of Port Elizabeth’s water. As part of the government’s job creation programme, known as the Expanded Public Works Programme, about 60 people are employed by the Working for Wetlands projects in the in the Krom River area, with an estimated 350 people benefiting indirectly. Read More

Article 27/03/2013

A commonage is anything that is jointly used – like a pasture. The 107 hectares that makes up the Oudtshoorn Commonage is used for livestock. The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has helped put up fencing and a watering system. At present the farm has provided job opportunities for 20 people. Read More

Article 27/03/2013

There are so many vulnerable children in the country that only know the horrific environment they live in, these children can be empowered by connecting them with nature, experiences of love and personal growth, shared by volunteers who care for them. SOAP Kidz is impacting thousands of children with their programmes. Read More

Article 26/03/2013

Mental Health is a human rights issue and lot of people are not aware of programmes offered by SADAG as well as how to access them. To find out more on mental health rights we spoke to Elizabeth Matare Chief Executive at South African Depression and Anxiety Group or SADAG. Read More

Article 26/03/2013

Good grades and education can be the key for scholars towards a better life and future. And the sooner one starts investing in a kids education, the better the chances for good results. Jakkerland Speelkring is an initiative that aims to prepare the kids from the area for primary school and to give them the best chance to good school results and a bright future. Read More

Article 26/03/2013

The South African Sugar Association has been pro-active in its support of land reform. In fact, it has set up its own Land Reform Department. Read More

Article 25/03/2013

There are many different career paths for youth these days. Vernon Manual, who grew up in Worcester loves dairy, which explains his current job as a dairy technologist. He was one of the first four cheese makers from previously disadvantaged groups that received a bursary in 2005 to study French cheese making in Burgandy. Read More

Article 25/03/2013

Land reform remains a burning issue in South Africa. Communication and good relationships between involved parties can play a key role in taking land reform forward effectively. Read More

Article 25/03/2013

SunFire Solar Cookers is an energy efficient project which aims to introduce a sustainable way of clean energy cooking to communities. The Solar Cookers have a lifespan of around 10 years and work by concentrating sunlight to a focal point reaching in excess of 200 degrees Celsius on a clear and sunny day. Read More

Article 25/03/2013

In 2011 the Food Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network, or FANRPAN’s, Regional Food Security Policy Dialogue re-affirmed that there are opportunities for youth engagement in agricultural value chain and policy processes. Read More