It Takes a Village

Carmen Stevens, a winemaker with a heart of gold, feeds 26 000 children through her foundation every day of school. Her packed hampers sustain families when schools close, ensuring dignity...

Two rural schools in the Western Cape are now offering nutritious plant-based meals, thanks to a new pilot programme that focuses on using fresh, homegrown produce. This initiative aims to...

From internships to success stories, Sonlia Packhouse empowers aspiring agriculturalists. Interns gain hands-on experience in quality control, farm visits, and system operations, with some securing leadership roles.

The Dikonyana community centre garden in Mangaung’s Namibia Square is helping combat hunger while training young people in agriculture. Led by Selina Majafi, the project now feeds 130 people weekly...

Bongi Nzama’s journey to Zingolweni is more than a return home; it’s a mission to inspire hope. Through Mbali The Village, she provides school breakfasts, offers youth programmes, and grows...

When life in Cape Town grew tough, Thobeka Mapukata went home to the Eastern Cape, where she found success in farming. Starting with just spinach and tomatoes, she now grows...

A leading producer and distributor of consumer packaged goods, Libstar, has partnered with The Sprightly Seed to cultivate a brighter future for the community of Ravensmead in the Western Cape.

Afrika Tikkun’s agripreneurship programme equips young South Africans with agricultural skills and business acumen to combat food insecurity and create sustainable livelihoods. This initiative fosters entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, contributing...

The OneFarm Share initiative, a partnership between Standard Bank and HelloChoice, has successfully distributed 100 million meals to those facing food insecurity in South Africa. By connecting surplus produce from...

In Khayelitsha in the Western Cape, the NOAH food garden has become a vibrant sanctuary for the elderly, nurturing both friendships and fresh produce. Through community support and shared knowledge,...