Building Stronger Communities

South Africa grapples with a pressing energy deficit, impacting its economic landscape profoundly. Among the hardest hit are townships, small towns, and rural businesses, lacking the resources to navigate these challenges effectively. If you’re a small business owner in townships and rural parts of Mthatha, and wish to be supported by this initiative, Read More

Siyakholwa has introduced a pioneering project to its list of programmes, aimed at inspiring families and communities to adopt environmental stewardship in their daily lives.  This initiative emphasises the critical importance of individuals being mindful of their actions and their impact on the environment.

Our First 1000 Days Nutritional Programme addresses the critical lack of nutrition awareness and resources amongst pregnant women from marginalised communities such as informal settlements and rural areas. Click here to watch an overview of our First 1000 Days Nutritional Programme

The Qobo Qobo Essential Oils Incubator, a social enterprise, was established by Siyakholwa in 2014, and stands as a beacon of opportunity at the picturesque foothills of the Amathole Mountains.

Siyakholwa has been privileged to participate in Government’s Public Employment Programmes which are instrumental in driving sustainable economic growth and addressing unemployment challenges.

Siyakholwa plays a crucial role as a strategic implementing partner for the Social Employment Fund (SEF), an impactful initiative of the Presidential Employment Stimulus.  This programme has been specifically designed to address ongoing challenges posed by unemployment and societal problems.

This programme represents a pivotal government initiative that aligns with and contributes to various Government Policy Priorities.  These priorities encompass crucial areas such as decent work and sustainable livelihoods, education, health, rural development, food security, and land reform.

Siyakholwa serves as an implementing agent (Franchisor) for the esteemed SmartStart programme. The programme provides a pragmatic and cost-effective solution to broaden access to affordable and high-quality early learning opportunities, empowering children with the tools they need to thrive.

Through the establishment of multiple agro-ecology community gardens, we actively address the pressing issue of food security within our communities. These gardens are specially designed to cater to the needs of the most vulnerable individuals.

Siyakholwa is proud to announce the initiation of a groundbreaking agro-ecological pilot project covering 4 hectares of land, generously provided by the Catholic Mission.

Siyakholwa is at the forefront of pioneering the implementation of the Think Equal programme in the Eastern Cape, marking a significant step toward transformative change in the region’s education landscape.

The Siyakholwa Bee and Peach Project represents a thrilling venture that has yielded impressive results.  Over the course of this initiative, approximately 1,000 peach and citrus trees have been meticulously planted, cared for, and successfully harvested.

Our dedicated team specialises in designing and constructing engaging play areas for children.  We create and produce a variety of play equipment such as swings, slides, and climbing frames, with the aim of providing children with enriching play experiences.  These play areas are then installed in under-resourced preschools and playgroups within our targeted communities.

Our dedicated team creates toys and learning aids using recycled materials, which are then donated to play groups.  By re-purposing and upcycling waste materials, we are not only promoting sustainability, but are also providing children with access to educational and engaging play materials. 

The absence of play and recreational areas in our target communities poses a challenge for families seeking places to relax and watch their children play.  As part of our placemaking project, we are dedicated to addressing this need by establishing parks and recreational areas within informal settlements and townships.

Gold Youth is a transformative Youth Development Programme that centres on social behaviour change, education, and job creation.  Our primary objective at Gold Youth is to test and expand the efficacy of youth peer education as a methodology for fostering positive community transformation. 

Siyakholwa is a proud partner of the Greenlight Movement, and is actively involved in conducting greenlight surveys on behalf of other movement partners.  With a network of well-trained facilitators spread across all provinces, we have the capability to conduct surveys in multiple languages.