New group members are trained how to make a deep trench in a workshop. A deep trench is a method of planting in which moisture is preserved. It is essential new members learn and understand the benefits of this method,…
These 3 ladies are doing something called “Lilima”, where community members or neighbours come together to help to help each other farm without expecting payment. This is done in good spirits and promotes the spirit of “Ubuntu”. The three ladies…
Isaac Ndaba, of Siya Vuka group, was retrenched in 2020 due to the COVID lockdown. He was unemployed with no purpose until he attended the ACAT Basic Life Skills training in 2022. During this training he was motivated to start…
Thambalihle Mhlakwane is a single woman, whose passion is clothing tailoring and design. She is very proficient and previously had an established business in Durban where she was even supplying her outfits out of the province. Her business unfortunately ended…
This is Funani Dlulisa from Mhlabashana zone in Highflats. She joined the programme in 2020 in order to improve her farming methods to enable greater farm productivity. She says: “Look at my a amadumbe and maize crops. They have improved…
This group called Bhekumbali 1, gets together to discuss saving, and strategies for growing their businesses and the economy. The group was formed following the members participation in the programme which helped them establish their businesses and build their homes.They…
Agnes Mjayakho is a member of the Sizakancane group. Following the BLS training she started a small garden which has grown bigger, and is now she is able to sell produce to the community. In addition to her vegetable business,…
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…