Bhekinkosi Mthimkhulu joined ACAT in 2022 when he learned that he could use deep trenches to plant vegetables as they have a water problem in his area. Now he grows spinach, cabbage, carrots, pumpkins, beans, etc. In his first harvest,…
Anele Zulu of Sicelumusa Group joined the programme in order to improve her situation. She says:“I tried to grow vegetables, but always produced poor results due to my lack of knowledge. Attending ACAT’s training courses opened my eyes. I have…
Bonakele Goge attended the Basic Life Skills Course which was held in her area. This course motivated and encouraged her to start her own garden and to improve her business. Now she grows a variety of vegetables for her family….
Zinhle Nkosi joined ACAT in 2021 after seeing a group member’s garden. She says:“As a result of participating in the programme, I have planted vegetables, and now help other group members by sharing the same skills I acquired from ACAT….
Nomvula Mpofu has put into practice all the things she learned from ACAT. She used her savings to buy netting to protect her vegetables from the birds that are problematic in her zone. She joined her group in 2021 and…
Banothile Ngcongo has been frustrated in life just like any other person. However they owned a block making machine that was just lying at home without being used. So when she joined ACAT as a group member, she felt so…
Ever since Zama Miya joined ACAT, she has worked very hard to bring her family together. Their family conflicts made it difficult for them to work together. Zama says: “God has helped my family become unified. I learned the art…
Sindi Jaca from KwaDunuse zone in Highflats practises mixed farming. She grows vegetables, dry land crops and raises broiler chickens. She joined the group in 2021 after being invited to a Home Food Security workshop that was conducted in her…
New group members from Mkhukhwini Zone joined ACAT because they want to work together to fight poverty. They decided to make sure that all members of their group have their own garden and make use of buying seedlings and equipment…
The reason Muzi Mazibuko joined Sekusile group in 2021, was to upgrade his knowledge in gardening and poultry production. As a result of the training, he started a broiler business and buys and sells seedlings. He is saving towards buying…
Sifiso Shabalala, from Izibusiso group, who joined in 2018 with the intention of getting more knowledge in Agriculture and business skills. He is presently unemployed, and depends entirely on harvesting enough vegetables to feed his family, and selling the extra…
Mrs Myaka is one of the oldest of the group members. She has seen the benefits of being in the programme over the years. She says eating fresh vegetables from her own garden is what keeps her strong. She also…