Learn to Earn South Africa

Learn to Earn South Africa Learn to Earn (LtE), is a skills development and job creation non-profit organisation.

We seek to develop people, especially unemployed people, socially, economically, emotionally and spiritually. Through providing a programme that recognises human dignity and the right to live a meaningful life, we aim to assist individuals to regain their self respect. We do this by empowering them to provide for themselves and for their families. In recent years, we have maintained 83% success ra

te of previously unemployed people becoming economically active or given access into further education. Of those economically active, about 20% have started their own businesses.

LtE Hermanus is looking for product donations for the Home Management course, that is starting soon.They are needing bed...
20/08/2026

LtE Hermanus is looking for product donations for the Home Management course, that is starting soon.

They are needing bedding ie bed linen, duvet liners and pillows for single and king size beds, and a mattress converter (single to king). They are also looking for an air fryer.

If you are able to assist please WhatsApp the campus on 071 585 3836

Bake for Profit LtE Khayelitsha Course Interest List - opening tomorrow at 9am!This is for people interested in doing th...
19/08/2026

Bake for Profit LtE Khayelitsha Course Interest List - opening tomorrow at 9am!

This is for people interested in doing the BfP course at LtE Khayelitsha - last course of 2026 and the 1st course of 2027.

You will need to add your detail to the course interest list, which you can access via this online link: https://tinyurl.com/LtEcourseinterest

After adding your name you will need to come to the assessment day on campus – so watch out for our WhatsApp with the date and time.

Bake for Profit
8 weeks, 3 days per week, full day
Cost: R800 (R300 payable at the assessment + R500 payable during the course)
Entry requirement: basic literacy & numeracy assessment, daily access to an oven

This course covers BOTH business & baking skills – which will help you build a baking business from your home. During the course you will need to go into your community and sell your products.

Behind the scenes at the LtE Khayelitsha graduation earlier this month.
19/08/2026

Behind the scenes at the LtE Khayelitsha graduation earlier this month.

Friday 7 August was a day to remember for our recent LtE Khayelitsha Basic Sewing, Bake for Profit, Barista and Shop Ass...
18/08/2026

Friday 7 August was a day to remember for our recent LtE Khayelitsha Basic Sewing, Bake for Profit, Barista and Shop Assistant graduates. On the day over 80 people were celebrated for their successes, many overcoming immense personal challenges, not only getting onto their course, but during the course as well.

We are so proud of each and every graduate who put in the time and effort – starting with adding their name to the course interest list, to completing the course and arriving at graduation.

We are looking forward to hearing your stories of how you are building your home-based businesses or working and being able to contribute to your family’s income.

To find out more about our courses visit the LtE website – www.learntoearn.org.za

Our AGM is taking place 28 August 2026 at LtE Khayelitsha.
11/08/2026

Our AGM is taking place 28 August 2026 at LtE Khayelitsha.

‘Wathint' Abafazi, Wathint' Imbokodo' ‘You strike the women, you strike the rock.’These words from the famous resistance...
09/08/2026

‘Wathint' Abafazi, Wathint' Imbokodo' ‘You strike the women, you strike the rock.’

These words from the famous resistance song have come to symbolise the courage and strength expressed at the Women's March of 1956 as South African women refused to give into increasing oppression without some form of protest.

Today National Women's Day draws attention to significant issues women still face, such as unequal pay, single parenting, domestic violence, sexual harassment in the workplace, po*******hy, and poor-quality schooling for girls.

A quick history lesson from the South African History Archive, a virtual exhibition that was created to document the contribution made by women in the struggle against unjust laws and gender-based discrimination:

Before the 1950s, only black men were required to carry passes. This gave them permission to be in an urban area. Only people who could find work were given a pass. This allowed the government to control the influx of black men into the cities. The pass law was one of the most hated of the apartheid laws. Men were repeatedly arrested under this law, and it had the effect of turning the majority of the population into criminals.

In 1952, the government announced that Black women would also have to carry passes. Women actively resisted this. The idea began in 1955 at a meeting of FSAW, where a suggestion was made: "Let us go to Pretoria ourselves and protest to the Government against laws that oppress us."

On the 9th of August 1956, over 20 000 women of all races marched in unison to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to hand over a petition to the then South African prime minister Hans (JG) Strijdom.

This was a significant turning point in the struggle against unjust apartheid laws. Though the march was against the restrictive pass laws, it led to significant changes towards the emancipation of women. Please visit https://www.saha.org.za/women/index.htm for more information commemorating the role of women in the struggle.

Janet graduates on Friday, during the last week of her course she had this to share: ‘My name is Janet and I am doing th...
06/08/2026

Janet graduates on Friday, during the last week of her course she had this to share:
‘My name is Janet and I am doing the Basic Sewing Course at Learn to Earn. I am so grateful that I got to be part of this course. I would like to say that I have learned a lot more about caring, love, and how to stand in front of people to share the word of God. Being someone from another country, I thought I won’t have friends here, but surprisingly everyone including my trainers, fellow students and my lovely classmates became my family.
I have managed to complete all items that were required of me and on top of that I also made another apron for my daughter because I still have a week before the course ends. All of that is because of encouragement we received from our trainers.
Especially to my trainers: words cannot describe how I feel and love you for everything that you taught me. When I first attended the Business Essentials class, I thought I won’t survive since in high school I was not good in Maths, but surprisingly, with the help of my trainer, I managed to do calculations. Now I have an understanding of how to manage my business and to do costing on my products. Not forgetting the love and welcome from reception, all the way to the classrooms. May God continue to bless the Learn to Earn Trainers, Staff and Management. Thank you!
HERMANUS: there is space on the course starting next week
KHAYELITSHA: course interest list opens Tuesday 11 August at 9am. The list is expected to fill up fast! So be ready.
You will need to add your name using this link https://tinyurl.com/LtEcourseinterest/
Course info:
10 weeks, full day
Total cost: R900 (R300 payable at the assessment + R600 payable during the course)
Entry requirements: basic literacy & numeracy assessment.
Course participants will need to access to a domestic sewing machine for homework tasks during the course.
This course covers BOTH business & sewing skills, to help you build a sewing business from home.
During the course you will learn to sew as well as basic business principles such as costing & pricing, business finances, the business plan, money sums, stock control, marketing your business etc.

‘My name is Lwazi, I live in Site B Khayelitsha. I worked in the steel industry until I was retrenched in 2023. After 8 ...
05/08/2026

‘My name is Lwazi, I live in Site B Khayelitsha. I worked in the steel industry until I was retrenched in 2023. After 8 months I found a job through a recruiting agent. I worked there for 6 months, but I was unhappy with how people including myself were treated, so I eventually resigned.
I was unemployed for quite some time and as you can imagine, this was draining me and stressful, and it really took a toll on my mental health.
During this time, I assisted one of my mentors in his electrical business. He told me about Learn to Earn, where people are trained in different skills and industries. I’m currently in week 12 of the Basic Handyman course.
It’s been amazing. I’ve gained practical skills, and I’ve also learned how to start my own business. I want to thank the Learn to Earn team for equipping me with skills that go beyond the classroom.
Bening at Learn to Earn has given me technical knowledge, but more importantly it has taught me how to solve problems, how to work in a team, how to apply discipline, and it’s made me so confident. Because of the opportunities, the lecturers, and the experiences here, I’m ready to step into the world and add value. Thank you for investing in me. I hope to make this campus proud. With gratitude Lwazi.’
Lwazi added his name to the Basic Handyman course interest list and invested into his life.
To invest in yours, add your name to the course interest list and then look out for our WhatsApp with info about the assessment day.
Add your name to the course list at https://tinyurl.com/LtEcourseinterest/
Total Course fee to student: R950 (R300 registration fee + R650 balance during course)
Times: Full day, Mon-Fri
Duration: 14 weeks
Entry requirements: Grade 10 pass, successfully complete the entry assessment, own PPE suit & work boots.
This course is designed for graduates to have the skills needed to run a business from home - including business & handyman skills.
You will attend life skills, business skills and handyman skills classes during the 14 weeks.

04/08/2026

One of Hermanus Hospitality Skills trainer's favourite part of the Bake for Profit course is seeing what students are able to make after just a few weeks. These cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and biscuits are all made during the course.

We don't just hand out recipes. Students learn the techniques behind each product so they can make them with confidence at home and start selling them.

There is something special about watching someone realise they can turn a simple recipe into an opportunity.

If you've ever thought about baking to earn an income, the Bake for Profit course is a great place to start.

Offered at LtE Hermanus and LtE Khayelitsha
8 weeks, 3 days per week, full day
Cost: R800 (R300 payable at the assessment + R500 payable during the course)
Entry requirement: basic literacy & numeracy assessment, daily access to an oven

This course covers BOTH business & baking skills – which will help you build a baking business from your home. During the course you will need to go into your community and sell your products.

You can also add your name via this link: https://tinyurl.com/LtEcourseinterest

Hermanus and Surrounds!There is time before the end of the year to up skill yourself and change your future!We have plac...
30/07/2026

Hermanus and Surrounds!
There is time before the end of the year to up skill yourself and change your future!

We have places in the following four courses offered at LtE Hermanus before the end of 2026.
• Basic Sewing
• Shop Assistant
• Basic Hospitality
• Home Management

WhatsApp the campus on 071 585 3836 for more information or add your name to the course interest list using this link https://tinyurl.com/LtEcourseinterest/ or visit the campus as soon as possible.

LtE Hermanus: Cnr of Angelier & Lelie Streets, Mount Pleasant.

• Basic Sewing (includes Business Essentials, 10 weeks, R900)
• Shop Assistant (6 weeks, R500)
• Basic Hospitality (10 weeks, R900)
• Home Management (6 weeks, R650)

Address

Head Office: 30 Sixwayikati Street. Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha
Cape Town
7784

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00
Thursday 08:30 - 16:00
Friday 08:30 - 15:00

Telephone

+27216712230

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