Nomvelo Z Nkala bought a variety of seedlings, and then asked her neighbour for kraal manure, which she used to fertilise her vegetable garden. She is able to contribute to the family’s well-being as they have fresh vegetables, and her…
The Silwanendlala group from Nkwazi zone in Highflats joined the programme in March 2022. They said that the spiritual part of the programme is what they like the most. The group has already started saving in their savings and loans…
Nobuhle Ntuli says: “I joined the programme because I like agriculture, but I lacked knowledge. I started by growing different types of vegetables. Joining the organization helped me a lot, because previously I was just sitting all day and watching…
Nonkululeko Dladla started in ACAT in 2022. Since then she has planted her own garden and is motivating her friends to do the same. She has also started to sell clothes. She says: “Before joining ACAT I didn’t own a…
Sibongile Mazibuko of Isibani group from Mnambithi, is one of the ACAT community volunteers. She is very proud of her vegetable garden where she practises what she teaches to other group members. She has a small plot but she says…
Mthotshelwa Mncube from Zayeka, Vulindlela joined the ACAT programme in 2019. He plants and sells his own vegetables to the community. He started with just one small garden, but when he saw how excellent it was, he slowly started to…
Gabisile Chiliza demonstrates the great improvement she made after joining ACAT’s programme. In the first picture she stands in her tuck shop business, and in the next, she shows the blocks she has bought. She says: “Before I joined the…
ACAT Extension Co-ordinator, Mandla Manyoni, hands over a box of Bibles to Pastor Ngubane of African Gospel Church. The pastor is so helpful to the community, and he allows ACAT to use his church as a training venue.
Thandeni Mayaba became a Group member in 2008. As a result of the training she received, she has now established a beautiful garden where she grows different types of vegetables for her own consumption, selling the extra produce to earn…
This combined group gathered to learn how to make make fruit cake. This workshop was very successful, and the group members were happy to see that even if you do not have an oven, it’s possible to bake the cake.
Deliziwe Khuzwayo continues with her good work of farming. She plants potatoes and beans in big fields. After harvesting, she sells her produce to the community and they appreciate her products. She continues with egg layers and sells eggs to…
Senzeni Nqayi joined the ACAT Programme in 2022 in order to come out of poverty. She says:“I was influenced by other G5 members who are already benefiting from the ACAT programme. I started a business of making clay pots. Previously…