Nomusa Mkhize, (47), a member of Amandlethu group from Esiqoqweni zone, collects water in empty Coke bottles. She also makes liquid manure (in the container on the right). Nomusa says:“I joined the ACAT programme in 2019 because I saw the…
Hlengiwe Magubane joined the ACAT ILP programme in 2020. She says: “The reason I joined a Group of 5 was that I wanted to improve my business skills by gaining knowledge and farming skills from the experienced ACAT field team….
The Zone Facilitator from Izingolweni Sizeni Ndadane leads by example. She practices mixed farming as she grows crops and vegetables right through the year. Her age does not limit her in achieving her goals! She says:“Working hard in the fields…
Nelly Mbhele is a single mother who lives with her two grandchildren. She has attempted to establish a business and garden, but her efforts have not been successful. She eventually learned about ACAT from a member of our organization, and…
These twins Siphelele and Siphesihle Duma attended Youth Basic Life Skills (YBLS) at ACAT in 2015, while they were enrolled in Grade 8. The knowledge they acquired at this course served as the foundation for their current ventures. The twins’…
This Savings and Loans group in Highflats conducts their monthly saving meeting in a very orderly manner. It is very interesting to find out that the committee do not approve loans to members who do not have a plan or…
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…