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2025 Community Engagement Booklet Available for Download
The Sibona Ilanga Trust booklet which was distributed at the annual community engagement meeting on 7 October 2025 in Britstown, is now available for download: Sibona Ilanga Trust Booklet 2025
Improving Health Care Through Herbal Remedies
Khoe Cure (Pty) Ltd is an indigenous herbal medicine company based in De Aar, Northern Cape. Founded with a mission to preserve the traditional knowledge of indigenous herbs used by the Khoe people, the company also integrates the modern medicinal benefits of cannabis into its products. Reginald Fortuin, the owner of Khoe Cure, is a
Breaking Barriers to Empower Young Women
Ethembeni (Place of Hope) Community Centre, located in De Aar, was established in 2001. It provides a comprehensive Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP), offering trauma counselling, court support, and a place of safety for individuals affected by domestic and gender-based violence. Social challenges are among the key factors contributing to violent behaviour, affecting not only individualsCommunity Engagement Booklet Available for Download
The Sibona Ilanga Trust booklet which was distributed at the annual community engagement meeting on 8 October 2024 in Hanover, is now available for download: Sibona Ilanga Trust Booklet 2024
Message from Acting CEO, Zukile Tom
It is with great honour that I step into the role of Acting CEO at Sibona Ilanga Trust. With a commitment to continuing the trust’s legacy of innovation and excellence, I am excited to lead our team through the next chapter of growth and transformation. My focus will be on fostering collaboration, driving strategic initiatives,
Radio Station On the Move
Radio Ulwazi 88.9, based in the Old Clinic Nonzwakazi in De Aar, was founded on 20 November 2005 with the aim of educating and training the community in the radio and media sector, while also raising awareness about health and educational opportunities. The station serves as a vital resource, informing the public about internships, bursaries,
Reaching out to Communities, One Meal at a Time
Meals On Wheels Community Services South Africa (MOWCS) has been a cornerstone of community care since its establishment in 1964. Originally focused on supporting the elderly, the NPO has grown to address broader needs, including providing food to the hungry and offering training and skills development. MOWCS provides nutritious meals and food parcels, positively impacting
Empowering the community one stitch at a time
Guidance of Christ Ambassadors is a non-profit organisation that alleviates the high rate of joblessness by providing the community members of Phillipstown with the skills and tools to become independent and self-sustainable. Pastor Dumani and his wife, Nombulelo run a local church in Phillipstown that many community members attend. They are familiar with the challenges
Taking pride in pig farming
Langelihle supplies pigs to an abattoir in Folsberg, where they are slaughtered and packaged for production and sold to various outlets. Although pig farming is the primary focus of this business, it has also expanded to other types of farming which includes crop farming and chicken farming. The business’ future aspiration is to focus on
Pushin’ Progress for young people
The Pushin’ Progress youth life skills development initiative has 3 parts to it: Trailblazer+, Catalyst and the Community Partners Initiative. Trailblazer+ inspires and supports Grade 8-11 high school learners to create and lead meaningful change in their communities. The 9-month programme enables participants to learn skills that they can use in other parts of their