28 May 2025 In the spirit of South Africa’s Child Protection Week 2025 and its theme, “Working Together to End Violence Against Children,” a powerful gathering took place in Botshabelo, Free State this week. Here, government departments and civil society leaders joined forces to confront the heartbreaking challenges faced by learners in schools—a united call…
Johannesburg, South Africa – In a powerful celebration of purpose and progress, the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) hosted the Lilitha Trust Stakeholder Appreciation Breakfast on 11 April 2025, honouring the partners, donors, and visionaries who have championed the empowerment of young South African women through education. Since its inception, the Lilitha Trust has invested…
20 November 2024 Black Umbrellas, a partner entity of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, proudly hosted its 10th Annual National Enterprise Development Awards (NEDAs) last night, recognising the achievements of black entrepreneurs who are driving change in their industries and communities. Held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the awards shone a spotlight on the grit, innovation, and determination…
“With the support of our corporate sponsors, more women are enabled to participate in Black Umbrellas’ development programmes, furthering a shared commitment to gender equality and empowerment.” – Black Umbrellas CEO, Mark Frankel. On 20 August, to mark Women’s Month, Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation partner entity, Black Umbrellas, hosted a breakfast to recognise the remarkable achievements…
20 August 2024 In celebration of Women’s Month, Black Umbrellas, a partner entity of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, is recognising the remarkable achievements of the women entrepreneurs in its programmes. Black Umbrellas is an established ESD incubator that brings partners together to support the growth of SMEs, enabling economic participation that impacts communities. While entrepreneurship offers…
August 22, 2024 As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation is marking 20 years of driving socio-economic transformation and empowerment across South Africa. Established in 2004, the Foundation has worked to uplift communities and create an inclusive society through its innovative programmes and strategic partnerships dedicated to improving education, fostering small…
18 July 2024 The Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation will join its partner entity Adopt-a-School for its 12th Back to School for Mandela Day Campaign as part of the 15th International Nelson Mandela Day on July 18. The annual initiative is just one of a myriad of ways that the Foundation expresses its support of Nelson Mandela’s…
The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) celebrated the remarkable achievements of its bursary students at its annual Recognition Awards ceremony at The Venue in Melrose Arch, on Thursday evening. The prestigious event honoured 45 graduates from various universities and TVET colleges who completed their studies in 2022 and 2023 through CRET’s comprehensive bursary programme, which…
Botshabelo, May 23, 2024 – To commemorate National Child Protection Week, the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation’s Thari Programme hosted a two-day dialogue focused on enhancing positive parenting skills. Positive Parenting: A Parent and Child Dialogue ran on Wednesday 23 May and Thursday 24 May. It brought together parents, teachers and experts for an open dialogue session…
Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust’s end-of-year newsletter for 2023 has been published. The newsletter provides an overview of CRET’s initiatives and work throughout the year. CRET’s theme for the year – as conceptualised by their beneficiary students – is “Leave No One Behind”, which speaks to CRET’s commitment to youth skills development support projects and programmes…
