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Community Development Trust investing in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District of the Northern Cape

14/08/2026

Books such as VUYO are created with intention, to ensure that children who look like Vuyo, speak like Vuyo and share similar experiences can see themselves reflected in the stories they read.

Join the movement to ensure that every child can open a book and see a reflection of themselves on its pages.

Applications are open until 16 August for the upcoming Book Dash in Johannesburg. See the link below for more details:

https://bookdash.org/events/book-dash-25-johannesburg-19-september-2026/

06/08/2026

Calling all writers, illustrators and designers!

Use the creative skills you practice every day to give a child the gift of a lifetime. Apply to take part at our 25th Book Dash event being hosted in Johannesburg on Saturday 19 September 2026.

We want your unique superpower to help us celebrate and create beautiful, brand-new African children's storybooks.

On a single Book Dash day, teams of volunteer creatives work together to make beautiful African children’s books that anyone can freely access, print and distribute. All our books are made in 12-hour sprints by creative professionals who volunteer their time and talent because they believe in our vision. Each team consists of a writer, an illustrator, a designer and an editor. Expert Book Dash facilitators will be around to keep you on track, and help you finish your book.

Book Dash books are freely available for anyone to access worldwide and we have printed and distributed more than 6 million books, enabling families to read with their young children, and set them on the path to success.

In alignment with our event sponsor, the Kgolo Community Development Trust, we are eager to champion local talent, and creatives from the John Taolo Gaetsewe District and the broader Northern Cape are highly encouraged to apply. Travel and accommodation costs for successful candidates from this area will be fully covered by the event sponsor.

Join a team, Make a book, Change the world : Apply now https://forms.gle/rJNXcu4gqs7KyeEs5

22/07/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Former Founder Trustee, Tebogo Masuku

We bid farewell to Tebogo Masuku as he steps down from his role as a Founder Trustee of the Kgolo Community Development Trust.

As a Founder Trustee, Tebogo has played an instrumental role in shaping the Trust's journey and strengthening its commitment to creating sustainable impact across the communities we serve. His thoughtful leadership, strategic insight and unwavering dedication have enriched discussions at Board level and provided invaluable guidance to the Social Investment and Partnerships Committee (SIPP) and Audit, Risk and Governance (ARG) Committee.

Beyond his governance contributions, Tebogo has been a trusted voice, a champion of meaningful social investment and a steadfast advocate for ensuring that the Trust remains focused on delivering lasting impact for beneficiaries across the JTG District in Northern Cape.

On behalf of the Board and management team, we extend our sincere gratitude for his service, wisdom and commitment during his time with the Trust.

Tebogo, we wish you every success in your future endeavours and look forward to seeing the continued impact you will undoubtedly make in communities across the Northern Cape. Thank you for your leadership, insight and dedicated service to the Trust.

17/07/2026

The Kgolo Community Development Trust (KCDT) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to develop an integrated Theory of Change and MEL Framework that will guide programme planning, implementation, reporting, learning and strategic decision-making across the Trust.

Since its establishment, the Trust has invested significantly in education, while progressively expanding its investment portfolio to include health, infrastructure and broader community development initiatives. As the Trust enters its new strategic cycle, greater emphasis is being placed on evidence-based decision making, measurable impact, institutional learning and sustainable development outcomes. Central to this strategic shift is the establishment of a robust Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system that enables the Trust to understand not only what it funds, but how its investments contribute to meaningful and lasting change within beneficiary communities.

The full Terms of Reference can be found on our website ([email protected]) and applications close 24/07/2026.

16/04/2026

Bus shade handover

We are pleased to confirm the successful completion and handover of the bus shade structure to the Department of Health: JTG District. This infrastructure forms part of broader efforts to support the Integrated School Health Programme, enabling the bus to operate efficiently while delivering health related services to learners across the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality.

The parking port was constructed to provide a secure and designated parking facility for the bus, and we anticipate that the bus will be able to serve more learners during the academic year, contributing to improved access to education and related services.

We would like to extend our appreciation to McDonald Plantation and Civil Works for the construction of the bus shade, as well as the Kagiso Health Centre, where the bus is stationed. We remain committed to supporting infrastructure interventions that respond to practical community needs and deliver measurable impact.

12/04/2026

The Kgolo Community Development Trust (“KCDT”/”The Trust”), formerly invites suitably qualified and independent audit firms to submit proposals to provide external audit services to the Trust.

07/04/2026

Appointment of the Deputy Chair of Kgolo Community Development Trust
Kgolo Community Development Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Pritchard Boyce as Deputy Chair of the Trust.
Mr. Boyce has served as a Community Representative Trustee since May 2024 and brings valuable insight into the social, economic and service delivery context of the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District. He currently serves on the Social Programmes and Projects Sub Committee, where he plays an active role in reviewing and supporting projects funded by the Trust. His close involvement at project level, combined with his understanding of local community needs, strengthens the quality of decision making within the committee.
Mr Boyce brings a strong analytical and technical background, underpinned by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a BCom Honours degree in Statistics. His professional experience spans data analysis, statistical modelling, strategy development, and performance monitoring across both public and private sector institutions. His experience further contributes to his ability to engage meaningfully with development projects that require both contextual and technical consideration.
We congratulate Mr Boyce on his appointment and look forward to his continued contribution to the Trust’s governance and impact focused work.

Address

Wanderers Office Park, 52 Corlett Drive, Illovo
Johannesburg
2196

Website

http://kgolotrust.org/

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