OUR NEWS

We want to share our journey of transformation with you. Please, read below the incredible stories of some of our ladies and gentlemen who have created an impact in their lives and their communities!

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Jun 163 min read

New Partnerships, Renewed Growth

The title of this article embodies our partnership with Mr. Tendai Nyanguru as well as his personal and professional development. Growth...

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May 124 min read

An assembly-line of community work: Women in production!

We might associate assembly lines with large-scale, commercial and impersonal production. However, the classes that are currently...

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Apr 225 min read

Is it passion, art or the money that drives one to sew? Discover it with Phakama Ntsodo

When it comes to sewing, different things drive different people. Some people love the artistry that comes with fashion, others the joy...

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Sep 24, 20238 min read

Simba's & Cat’s dreams translate to vision to create impact and build a legacy

Whenever there are big orders that require complex craft and design, Simba Matanda Matongera is the man to call. He possesses unique...

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Sep 3, 20234 min read

Made by Abieda: the phenomenal story of a woman who brings positive change into her community

Women are extraordinary powerhouses and leaders within their homes, communities, and society, extending far beyond Women's Month....

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Aug 31, 20222 min read

Yes We Can at Old Khaki stores nationwide

Many exciting things can happen when there is initiative, determination and collaboration. This is our story. Cape Union Mart Group was...

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Mar 1, 20225 min read

Simba African Designs

Graduated from life Mr Simba Matanda shares his tailoring and fashion design skills with whoever wants to learn the gift of sewing and...

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Jan 10, 20223 min read

YWC new programme for the homeless in Cape Town

Yes We Can South Africa Foundation is the first social enterprise to be part of the newly launched Homeless Hub from the Rehoming...

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Sep 9, 20213 min read

FNB and YWCSA Foundation racing against all odds!

Yes We Can South Africa Foundation attended an event in the Waterfront, Cape Town, sponsored by FNB for entrepreneurs in September 2019....

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Aug 4, 20213 min read

Upping her Game - Shamiela Brophy's story

Shamiela was working at the Bernina shop in Claremont, Cape Town, as a receptionist and assistant when she met Yes We Can South Africa...

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Jul 15, 20213 min read

Boundless talent and patience – Phakama Ntsodo’s story

Phakama Ntsodo is a beautiful Xhosa woman who has abundant talent when it comes to sewing and teaching students. She is loved by all who...

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Jul 15, 20213 min read

Collaboration work brings digital knowledge and joy to our seamstresses and their families

Twenty of our members are attending a computer course with The Clothing Bank at their Cape Town Branch. It takes place over 2 months with...

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Jun 30, 20213 min read

A young driven primary teacher hustles a new venture and makes a difference in our communities!

We are so excited to be working with this entrepreneurial young teacher, Lauren van der Valk. We are a place of creative and self...

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Jun 14, 20213 min read

Enthusiastic life-long learner - Geraldine Lang’s story

Geraldine Lang is one of a kind. She is one of our students, a member of our organisation for 4 years and has chosen to be a life-long...

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May 27, 20214 min read

Passion for teaching - Imelda Cupido's Story

Imelda Cupido was born and brought up in Cape Town, a true Capetonian! She married 42 years ago and had 2 children, a boy and a girl,...

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May 27, 20212 min read

YWC fight against Covid-19

Our contribution to fight Covid-19 started right back when it all happened and our country was shut down middle March 2020. We began,...

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Apr 29, 20213 min read

A hidden talent comes to light - Maria Magaya's Story

Maria Magaya is an absolute joy and inspiration to all who meet her and Yes We Can South Africa Foundation is so grateful to have her...

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Apr 26, 20214 min read

All started with a flyer - Abieda Hendricks' Story

Abieda Hendricks decided that she needed to challenge herself and help create more income for the family – what she didn’t know initially...

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Nov 16, 20201 min read

The learner becomes the teacher

Phakama Pearl Ntsodo joined our organisation at the same time as Susara Adams. She is a single mother of two children and rents a home in...

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Nov 16, 20201 min read

Creating entrepreneurship through sewing

Susara Adams joined us in January 2018 and has now opened her own business in Gugulethu. Besides sewing for Yes We Can, she gives private...

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