Thembabantu Farmers Set an Example for Youth
Early this year, fourteen community members at Thembabantu farm joined our organic farming programme, with hopes of earning a stable income that will enable them to…
Learning from Madiba – Taking Mandela’s Teachings into the Future
On December 5th, 2013, Nelson Mandela passed away. His birthday, July 18, always a celebration in South Africa, has been termed Mandela Day….
A Real Life Hero Challenges Conventional Education
“Within conventional education, we interact with the stuff we’re learning from a controlled basis. So anything you write about is something you can say…
Unless Someone Like You Cares A Whole Awful Lot
Happy Earth Day! While it is a shame that every day isn’t Earth day – as really, we should be aware of the earth…
Pay Day
The first day of the month in South Africa is pension day. The day when people come from all over to the nearest town…
Hero vs. Victim
hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/ noun a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities
victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ noun a person who has come to feel…
Our Favourite Books
Happy Birthday Theodor Seuss Geisel! Also known fondly as Dr. Seuss. To celebrate what would have been his 112th birthday, we have compiled a…
2015: What A Year!
With only a few days left in 2015, we’ve been reflecting on what an incredible year it has been for Thanda – thanks to…