A dedicated group of five members from Highflats work together embracing the spirit of traditional co-operation known as “Lilima”, where community members come together to support and assist one another. This collective approach ensures that everyone has the opportunity to…
Eunice says she enjoyed attending the BLS training as it opened her eyes about a few things. She also enjoyed learning about planting, and as soon as she finished the course, she started her own garden where she planted spinach,…
Babhekile Mapini from the Chagwe Zone in Vulindlela had always dreamed of planting her own vegetables, but she felt held back because she couldn’t afford to put up a proper fence. However, after attending the Basic Life Skills training in…
These Area Implementing Committee members from Taylors engage in meaningful discussions around their plans and priorities for the upcoming month. The atmosphere reflects a strong spirit of teamwork, strategic thinking, and shared vision, as each member contributes valuable insights toward…
Mr Mxolisi Ndlovu, the community Chief (Induna) of Power Zone, first attended the Basic Life Skills (BLS) training a few years ago. Since then, he has continued to build on his learning by completing the Pastors’ Course and is now…
Ninizana says she joined the ACAT programme in 2023 in order to come out of poverty. Her garden feeds her family, and produces surplus for sale which enables her to be an active member of a Savings and Loans group….
Khululiwe Dube is a determined woman from a deep rural area of Ntuliward. She joined the ACAT programme in 2024 to improve her family’s livelihood. She started small, using her limited resources to cultivate a plot of land. She plants…
These are the happy faces of group members from Mathambo zone in Nquthu who graduated from their Basic Life Skill course that was offered in the area through ACAT’s programme, as a means to empower the community. The new group…
Lindiwe Sithole is a 37-year-old talented beadwork artist from Simunye group in One South zone. She has undergone a remarkable transformation. She recalls, “Before joining ACAT I admit I was quite lazy about reading the Bible. But now I am…
These Children from Phumeceleni zone at Emondlo area proudly carry seedlings they nurtured during a seed bed workshop facilitated by the field team in Mondlo. These youngsters are not being left behind. This initiative, aimed at teaching children how to…
Nomvula Mphofu joined the ACAT programme in 2020 and gained valuable knowledge through the Basic Life Skills training. She says “As a single mother of two, relying on child grants, I was motivated to improve our situation. With my brother’s…
Sinenhlanhla Ngwane, a 24-year-old member of the Ekuthuleni group, joined the programme in March 2025. After completing school, she couldn’t pursue further studies. However, the Basic Life Skills programme inspired her to start growing and selling vegetables, catering to neighbors…