{"id":2924,"date":"2026-07-10T14:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acatkzn.co.za\/?post_type=successes&#038;p=2924"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:02:29","slug":"lindani-sibusiso-malunga-joined-the-development-programme-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"successes","link":"https:\/\/acatkzn.co.za\/index.php\/successes\/lindani-sibusiso-malunga-joined-the-development-programme-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Lindani Sibusiso Malunga joined the development programme in 2025."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acatkzn.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SS_July_2026_04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/acatkzn.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SS_July_2026_04.jpg\" alt=\"Improving physical, mental and spiritual quality of life for the poor, marginalized or disadvantaged people of Africa.\" class=\"wp-image-2908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acatkzn.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SS_July_2026_04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/acatkzn.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SS_July_2026_04-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lindani Sibusiso Malunga and Thembelani Nikwe along with Ntandoyenkosi Jama, Thokozile Gida, and Thulisile Mthembu, joined the development programme in 2025 with a shared vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in the Hlomendlini zone, these passionate individuals united to form a co-operative, driven by their love for agriculture and commitment to nurturing the land. 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