For businesses already engaged in, or looking to expand their B-BBEE scorecard activities, choosing an appropriate BEE partner to help meet those objectives can be a daunting task. Sandy Chapman, Finance and Operations Manager at Rays of Hope, says that business should look for a B-BBEE partner that not only ‘ticks the boxes’ for scorecard

The staff, volunteers and all those who knew her express deep sadness at the loss of one of our own, Nyiko Mabasa. Nyiko was a valued and beloved member of our early childhood development team who passed away following a short illness. Close colleague and a teacher at the Akanani ECD centre, Moni Moloantoa, shares

Tamela helps bring lasting change to Alexandra Township Rays of Hope recognises the collaborative efforts of the team at Tamela Capital Partners, a financial services company, and extends its gratitude to the business for donating time, care and funding to our various initiatives. “Tamela first heard about Rays of Hope in 2019 when Ntombifuthi Booysen

While the South African Weather Services has predicted low rainfall and above-normal temperatures across the country this winter, many people will still face a brutal few months out in the cold. Inadequate living conditions, houses that are ill-equipped to keep the elements out, and a lack of access to blankets, warm clothing, and nutritious meals

From violence and safety concerns to a severe lack of physical resources, such as school libraries and computer labs, the South African education system is faced with several challenges to overcome. There is, however, a deeper issue that needs to be addressed within the education system. “Learners do not exist in a vacuum. As social

The 2024 schooling year kicked off on a dismal note for many learners of public schools, across the country as classroom overcrowding and teacher shortages left them facing another year of learning under challenging conditions. “Overcrowding is a big issue in Alexandra schools,” says Ms Yengwa, life orientation and English teacher at Pholosho Combined School.

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While many South Africans are anxiously awaiting the December holidays, and look forward to festive feasts, presents and general merriment, there are millions who won’t be as fortunate this holiday. Children are especially vulnerable at this time and will spend their days wondering where their next meal is going to come from, and sadly end

Sport remains one of the world’s most effective means of bringing people together, and we don’t need to look too far to find examples that prove this – the Springboks’ recent rugby World Cup win, for instance, brought the nation together in roaring support of the boys in green and gold (just like they did

Poverty, food insecurity, and poor nutrition are all inextricably linked factors when it comes to the health and development of a child. The inability to afford and access good, safe, nutritious food leads to malnourishment, which in turn results in stunting (low height for age) and wasting (low weight for height). Based on health checks