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Why Rural Learners Need More Than Bursaries
When Intelligent Mabasa arrived at the University of the Witwatersrand, the bursary letter was only the beginning. Transportation from Limpopo, registration assistance, accommodation before semester started, and an allowance when NSFAS was delayed — these were the supports that made the difference between enrolment and actually staying enrolled. At Nwakhada Foundation, we have learned that […]
Investing in Teachers Strengthens Entire Communities
In rural South Africa, a single dedicated teacher can shape the trajectory of an entire community. Yet teachers in under-resourced schools often lack the materials, training, and peer networks available to their urban counterparts. Nwakhada Foundation allocates 40% of programme funding to teacher development — our largest investment area. This is not incidental; it is […]
From Joppie Village to National Impact
Joppie Village, Tzaneen, Limpopo. A place where herding livestock and excelling in school were not contradictions but daily reality. Where capable learners completed matric with exemption — and still could not afford the next step. Nwakhada Michael Ngobeni lived that reality. Accelerated through high school, matriculated with exemption, qualified for bursaries, and went on to […]
Corporate CSI That Creates Measurable Education Outcomes
Corporate social investment in education is not charity — it is a strategic investment in South Africa’s future workforce. The question is not whether to invest, but whether that investment creates measurable, reportable outcomes. Nwakhada Foundation offers structured partnership opportunities aligned with B-BBEE scorecard categories: Corporate Social Investment (CSI), Skills Development, and Socio-Economic Development (SED). […]