Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, through its Thari programme, recently hosted its third annual Career Expo in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg. “The Career Expo was conceptualised and established in response to concerns raised by the stakeholders forum that learners in Diepsloot are leaving school without a clear view of the career options available to them,” said Bernice…
Since being established 15 years ago,Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation has had a woman Chief Executive Officer at the helm, and many are employed at executive level. Current CEO, Mmabatho Maboya, comments on the high representation of women in the Foundation in a recent edition of Financial Mail Women. Click here to read more.
Adopt-a-School conducted a full renovation of a Childhood Development Centre at Olifantsvlei Primary, a school it has long supported, on Mandela Day. In line with the changing strategy of Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) for organisations to invest in projects that create long-term sustainability, Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation and its partner entity Adopt-A-School, adapted its strategy for…
Students who excelled academically and personified outstanding leadership skills and social commitment, were celebrated at Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust’s (CRET) Student Awards. It was hosted at the Foundation Chair’s farm in Bela Bela on 6 July. CRET’s bursary programme not only facilitates academic access, but also contributes to all-round youth development. In addition to funding,…
15 years of passion and performance, inspiration, innovation and integrity. Staff of the Foundation and its partner entities say what 15 years of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation means to them. Watch the five-part video series here.
Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) hosted a mentorship breakfast on 5 July. The event aimed at encouraging an enriching dialogue on mentorship. Mentorship is about building a relationship that will take the mentor and the student on a journey that will benefit them both. It plays an important role in the holistic support CRET provides…
“The SMEs in our programme have performed admirably over the past year and have changed thousands of lives through job creation and economic contribution to the country,” Black Umbrellas CEO, Seapei Mafoyane, said at the organisation’s recent National Enterprise Development Awards (NEDA) ceremony. The awards recognise the achievements of entrepreneurs in Black Umbrellas’ business incubation…
CRF CEO, Mmabatho Maboya, was recently interviewed on Smile FM. The interview followed Mmabatho’s presentation at the 4th annual Education Innovation Summit which was held on 29 May in Sandton. The presentation was titled Disconnect: The imperative of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and enabling local conditions. The Education Innovation Summit is an interactive platform with…
“Children need special protection because they are among the most vulnerable members of our society.” For Child Protection Week Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, through its partner entity Adopt-a-School Foundation, hosted a series of events through its Thari Programme to raise awareness and to mobilise society to care for and protect children. The campaign ran from 2-9…
Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) is piloting a Learner/Driver Training Project in partnership with Drivio to support senior students in acquiring a legitimate driver’s license by the time they graduate. CRET is committed to road safety and the empowerment of youth. This initiative will also help the employability of graduates and the initial pilot will…
