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From a Choked Wetland to a Growing Business: The Khayelitsha Brothers Turning Water Hyacinth Into Biochar
The wetland in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, was once a place where the Sopangisa brothers could paddle, run canoeing activities and bring people together around the water.

Johannesburg Initiative Turns Discarded Materials Into Products and Skills Opportunities
Discarded advertising banners, fabrics and surplus corporate materials are being given a second life through Upcycle Winnie McHenry, an initiative that combines waste reduction with

She Escaped the Education Gap. Then She Went Back for Others.
Malehu Charlotte Mohale knows what it means to pursue academic excellence while coming from a community where opportunities and resources may be limited. Instead of

When the Lights Go Out, Mosebe Enterprise Turns to Solar Power
When electricity becomes unreliable or unaffordable, households in informal settlements often turn to candles, paraffin lamps and other alternatives that can pose safety risks. Vincent

From Waste to Opportunity: How Nokuthula Tshabalala Is Turning Recycling into Jobs and Hope
When Nokuthula Tshabalala looked at the waste accumulating in landfills around Soweto, she saw more than a growing environmental problem. She also saw an opportunity

The Farmer Planting Seeds of Knowledge Through TikTok
South Africa has a thriving agricultural sector, but for many aspiring farmers, getting started remains a difficult journey. Access to land, resources, information and practical