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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A Soweto school was a hive of activity on Mandela Day as teams of sponsors, volunteers and influencers worked tirelessly to make an impactful difference. It was part of the Adopt-a-School Foundation’s (a partner entity of Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation) annual...

The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) honoured the remarkable achievements of its bursary students at the annual Graduate Awards ceremony held on Thursday evening at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in Sandton. This year’s celebration was especially significant...

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...

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...

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...

“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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Mmabatho Maboya, CEO, Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation   The vulnerabilities of school children in South Africa demand urgent attention. Violence at schools and at home, abuse, bullying, gangsterism, alcohol and substance abuse, and teenage pregnancy are among just some of...

By Penwell Dlamini, Sunday Times, 16 April 2023 Schools in the Free State, one of SA’s poorest provinces, have gone from near-bottom to the top of national education. Penwell Dlamini visited some schools to find out how this turnaround happened....