Nelisiwe Sithole says:“I have always been interested in business, but struggled because I did not know about bookkeeping. After joining the ACAT programme, I learnt about bookkeeping and I am already starting to see the difference in my business. My…
Sthembile Zungu is the ZF in Shayamoya. Her dedication has seen the zone develop and improve as there are many people who now benefit from the programme. She has a garden which feeds her family and also provides an income…
Babhekile Khoza, from the Umthombongashi G5 in the Ehlabathini Zone, joined the programme in 2023. She says: “Joining the programme has helped me significantly. I now succeed in everything I do. I thank God for my success and that my…
Minenhle Xulu joined the ACAT program in 2021. His group name is Kuyenzeka. He joined in order learn agricultural skills and move him out of a life of poverty. Now he grows spinach and cabbage which he sells. He also…
A “community volunteer” (CV) Zama Nkosi from Mathambo zone at Nquthu area, joined the programme in 2020 and is leading by example. Zama grows and sells vegetables throughout the year. Besides the vegetable garden, she also runs a tuck shop…
Gugu Madlala from Bombo Zone in Mzumbe has belonged to Zamokuhle group since 2016. She reported one of her reasons for joining the programme was to improve her quality of life after witnessing the improvement of other’s lives around her…
Kate Chonco joined the Intaba group in 2023. She reports that even though she is 70 years old, there is still much she can do to improve her life and that of her family. She works hard to produce vegetables…
This picture shows a ‘sector group’ from the Hlomendlini zone in Izingolweni. This group joined the programme in 2022, and were fascinated by the concept of working together to fight poverty. In this picture they are weeding in the field…
Letta Simelane joined ACAT as a G5 member in 2022. She says:“Before joining ACAT I had tried unsuccessfully to produce vegetables, and so I decided to start another business. Following my BLS training I am so grateful to report that…
Nonjabulo Maphela is from Gomane, Impendle. She had tried to start a business and maintain a garden, however her attempts had not been successful. Eventually, after hearing about ACAT from one of the G5’s, she decided to join in the…
These three ladies are representatives of Silwanendlala Savings and Loans Group at Mhlabashana zone in Highflats. They joined the programme in 2020, and say:“We have one thing in common, the passion to fight poverty. We became group members with the…
This group is from the Bhekumbani zone. They are learning how to make liquid manure to encourage members to use to increase soil fertility in their gardens and fields. In these workshops knowledge is also shared on growing plants using…