Philisiwe Gwala joined Thandanani group in 2019 after hearing the area Community Extension Officer, Ms Goba, explaining the programme. Philisiwe started by making a small garden. Then, after seeing the harvest, her husband helped her to expand the garden because…
Nathi Sithole is a very diligent man who has welcomed the programme and is starting to see the benefits of being part of it. He plants and sells vegetables. He was also very instrumental in the starting up of the…
Khatheleni Ndaba of Mtateni Zone joined the programme in 2021. She says:“I am so thankful that ACAT opened my eyes. I plant a variety of vegetables for sale. I also have a sewing business. I am grateful for the lessons…
Ntombifuthi Zuma of Empire group in Vulindlela is a newer member. She has planted potatoes and some leafy vegetables and is really enjoying it. She says she likes the garden because she gets healthy food. She also says another thing…
Zama Nzimande from Dingimbiza zone at Mzumbe shows off her vegetable garden. She says:“I enjoyed the lessons I got from the Youth Basic Life Skills training course and was interested to get the seed after attending the training. What amazes…
Thophi Sithole joined ACAT programme during lockdown in 2020 to acquire more knowledge and skills. Her Group’s name is Senzakahle. As a result of participating in the programme, she is now able to plant her own vegetables and help other…
Nokulunga Mbhense is a member of Bambanani Group which was established in 2008. She plants both crops and vegetables, for her own consumption and for sale. She is also a member in a savings group, and has used a loan…
Buyisakuphi Shange joined ACAT in 2022, after attending the field Basic Life Skills training course, which was held in her area. She says: “I have experienced a great improvement since I joined the ACAT programme. I read the Bible and…
Sindisiwe Mthimkhulu attended ACAT’s training workshops this year to learn how to start a small business and how to use sustainable practices like deep trenches, mulch and compost. Sindisiwe buys and sells second hand clothes, makes and sells grass mats,…
Thembeka Zondo joined Zamodule G5 in 2021 because she wanted to acquire farming and business knowledge skills. She is a member and Chairperson of the local Savings and Loans Group which is doing very well. She motivates members to save…
Beauty Mkhize is a new G5 member who joined the ACAT programme in 2022. She decided to join when she observed that her neighbour’s garden flourished throughout the year. She was also interested in business, and after training, she started…
Sthembiso Nkabinde joined ACAT to learn business skills. She buys fruit and vegetables from group members, and then re-sells them locally to minimize transport costs. She says: “I now no longer depend on government social grants alone. My business is…