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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL AUDITOR
We invite qualified auditing firms to submit proposals for the provision of external audit services for a three-year term.
Promoting Mental Health through Virtual Reality
We all know that taking care of our physical and mental well-being is crucial, but sometimes, traditional methods can feel a bit disconnected or challenging to maintain. That’s why our lifelong fellow, Leoni Wainwright, who is a public health professional, recently explored a new approach called the Uzazi Wena Virtual Reality (VR) for well-being programme.
Lungile Gamede to represent SA
We are excited to share that our lifelong fellow, Lungile Gamede, who is a passionate midwife and advocate for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, has been invited to represent South Africa at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York City, USA.
Mixed reactions to the President’s SONA
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February 2025. Our fellows have mixed reactions to the President’s speech, highlighting both the positive and negative and making suggestions. The fellows focused on several areas,...
‘End austerity measures’
Today, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to deliver the budget speech after it was posponed on the 19th of February—a first in South Africa’s history. According to the Minister, this was aimed at allowing “for further deliberations to take place on the...
“We will not be pushed back into the closet”
The gruesome violence and murder of individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity should not be tolerated by society. The question looms—who will be the next victim?
Learning from those fighting for the LGBTQI+ rights
As part of Learning Experience I, a group of Cohort 6 fellows had the opportunity to visit Bayanda Ndumiso, a lifelong fellow and advocate for LGBTQI+ rights, at The Triangle Project in Cape Town. During the visit, Bayanda shared his personal journey of working within...
Embracing Vietnam’s Sustainable Farming Practices
As an agriculturalist dedicated to transforming food systems, my journey through Vietnam revealed invaluable lessons in sustainable farming. From Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta and Hanoi, I witnessed how integrated agricultural practices can revolutionize food...
A Platform to Strengthen Global Solidarity
“There are many opportunities that were created for collaboration, to strengthen global solidarity. This a platform for connection and collaboration and its a space to learn from each others struggles,” said our fellow Wiseman Mpepho after attending the Global...
Concerns over unemployment, water shortage & crime
Unemployment, water shortage, crime, gender-based violence, and substance abuse are among some of the major issues that were highlighted by community members during Takano’s recent community engagements in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, and the Northern Cape. The...
Climate Change: Lessons from Vietnam
FINE WEATHER Everything evolves, it is the cycle of nature: After the rainy days, the fine weather comes. In an instant, the whole world shakes off its damp clothes. Thousands of li of mountains unfurl their brocade carpet. Under the warm sun and the clean wind, the...
‘Being a changemaker is a struggle’
"I grapple with the idea that to be a changemaker is a struggle, because that is not sustainable. Wellbeing and wellness is what will sustain our efforts," said one of the 34 participants during Tekano’s recent Learning Festival titled Umthombo Wolwazi, meaning ‘a...
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