Author: Nomaswazi Nkosi

Inclusive development requires more than good intentions. It demands coordinated action, shared accountability, and partnerships that bring together diverse strengths. In South Africa, socioeconomic challenges are interconnected, spanning education, youth unemployment, gender-based vulnerability, and limited access to economic opportunity. Addressing these realities requires collaboration across sectors, with interventions that complement one another and respond to…

In the month of March, we commemorate Human Rights Day, and it is a moment to reflect on the fundamental rights of every child, especially the right to safety, dignity, and education. Across South Africa, schools are meant to be safe spaces for learning and development. Yet for many learners, particularly in under-resourced communities, school…

Teenage pregnancy remains a pressing challenge in South Africa, not only because of the health and educational consequences it brings, but also because it reflects the vulnerability of young girls to violence, coercion, and exploitation. For some, particularly those aged below 14, pregnancy is rarely the result of free choice; it is more accurately understood…

For Ryan Govender, making a difference in the world of technology and sustainability is not just a job, but a personal mission. Originally from Chatsworth, Durban, Ryan is now a Senior Software Engineer at SpotmyEnergy, a renewable energy startup based in Cologne, Germany. He is also the founder of Snack Saver; an app focused on…

The Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation has officially signed the South African Climate Philanthropy Pledge, joining a growing coalition of funders committed to addressing the urgent climate crisis through more intentional, climate-focused giving. This collective effort, coordinated by the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa (IPASA), represents the first climate philanthropy pledge on the African continent and…

This Women’s Month, Black Umbrellas, a partner entity of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, is shining a spotlight on the power and potential of women entrepreneurs’  contribution to economic growth and social transformation. Black Umbrellas is an innovative Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) virtual incubation platform that brings together partners to support small business growth, fostering opportunities…