Shining the spotlight on top achieving schools

Shining the spotlight on top achieving schools

Following the release of the 2019 National Senior Certificate matric results, Adopt-a-School Foundation shines the spotlight on the success achieved through its Whole School Development (WSD) model. Through the support of the Department of Basic Education and several committed corporate funders, Adopt-a-School Foundation has assisted numerous high schools in achieving their targeted matric results. “Through…

Free State pupil matriculates against all odds

Free State pupil matriculates against all odds

Eighteen year-old, Vuyisile Nkala, persevered against all odds after the death of her mother shortly before her exams in 2019 to still matriculate. “I received support from Mr Ramohlokoane (a teacher from KST) who helped me with extra classes and attended my mom’s funeral and always took time to encourage me.” She managed this with…

Black Umbrellas opens incubator in Soweto

Black Umbrellas opens incubator in Soweto

Black Umbrellas’ new CEO, Mark Frankel, together with Rand Mutual Assurance CFO, Bilal Adam, unveiled the plaque and cut the ribbon to Black Umbrellas’ latest incubator at Bara Mall in Diepkloof, Soweto on 25 November. Opened in partnership with Rand Mutual Assurance, this is Black Umbrellas ninth incubator. A partner entity of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation,…

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF CYRIL RAMAPHOSA FOUNDATION

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF CYRIL RAMAPHOSA FOUNDATION

13 December 2019 Trustees of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, Board Members of Adopt-a-School, Black Umbrellas, CRET and KST, Alumni and beneficiaries of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation and its partner entities, Stakeholders, partners and friends of the Foundation, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to be here this evening, and to share in the celebration…

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation presents “On Main Road” Public Art Exhibition

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation presents “On Main Road” Public Art Exhibition

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation launched a three-week art exhibition, On Main Road, at the historic Constitutional Hill Women’s Jail in Braamfontein on Wednesday night. The  exhibition is one of the Foundation’s activities to commemorate its 15th anniversary. On Main Road showcases over 70 works that address such themes as inequality, inclusion and exclusion.Some of South Africa’s…

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation Empowers 300 Youth with solution-based thinking skills

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation Empowers 300 Youth with solution-based thinking skills

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation held a youth empowerment workshop on Saturday, 16 November with 300 youth in Mamelodi, east of of Tshwane. The youth empowerment workshop is one of the Foundation’s activities to commemorate its 15th anniversary this year. Mamelodi, like many of the country’s townships, is plagued by a high number of unemployed youth, leaving…

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation launches three-week art exhibition

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation launches three-week art exhibition

On Wednesday 20 November 2019, Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation opened the doors to its public art exhibition, titled “On Main Road”, to contribute uniquely to the national discussion on inequality. The exhibition is part of the 15th anniversary commemoration activities of the Foundation. It allows us to commemorate an important milestone with a public event,” said…

Fezile Dabi District Primary School Learners Receive Spectacles

Fezile Dabi District Primary School Learners Receive Spectacles

407 learners from 12 primary schools in Villiers, Sasolburg, Vredefort, Tweeling, Steynsrus have received spectacles after the learners eyes were screened and tested. The project, which was part of raising awareness about the importance of eye health, took place from 21 September to 18 October, which marks Eye Care Awareness month in South Africa. The…