Starting as a cleaner at an early childhood development centre in 2019, Puleng’s daily interactions with young learners ignited a passion within her to contribute more meaningfully to their lives….
by Deepna Desai, Chris Ndlovu, Janky Matlala and Mandla Mnisi@KhulisaSA125 0
Deepna Desai, Chris Ndlovu, Janky Matlala and Mandla Mnisi have penned a love letter to Alex, a township misunderstood. Alexandra, South Africa (08 April 2025) – My journey into…
Thato Mokwebo and Gcina Twala may have had different dreams for their lives, but one thing they shared was the vehicle that helped them get there—The YES programme. Alexandra, South…
Is South Africa’s education system on the brink of cracking under pressure? If the system isn’t serving the majority of learners effectively, what is the way forward? Rays of Hope…
Gogos in Johannesburg now have their own Gogo Reading Club and Gogo Library as part of an incredible initiative that aims to see them become literacy champions in their households…
Rays of Hope are calling on Joburgers and South Africans outside of the city to help keep the people of Alexandra Township warm this winter with their #WarmUpAlex mission: …
Giving a gift that keeps on giving is not as difficult as you think and can go further than you ever imagined! Alexandra, South Africa (14 December 2023) —…
The Drakensberg Boys Choir are dedicating their voices and an upcoming performance to positively impact the futures of children in Alexandra, and everyone is invited: Johannesburg, South Africa (24…
A parent workshop in Alexandra is spotlighting single dads who have taken on primary caregiving roles; breaking stereotypes of absent father narratives and inspiring men in their community to step…
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