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Ranyaka is an urban planning social enterprise that works with communities, local roleplayers and pioneering investors to co-create places where people can prosper - in every sense of the word. Ranyaka Community Transformation is a social enterprise that was established to provide sustainable, integrated solutions to the challenges facing towns, neighbourhoods and communities in South Africa.

We often say that one should never underestimate the power of transforming a place.A neglected building, an overgrown pa...
14/10/2026

We often say that one should never underestimate the power of transforming a place.

A neglected building, an overgrown park or a forgotten street corner can influence how people feel about their surroundings. But when someone takes the initiative to improve that space, something interesting can happen.

People begin to see it differently. Pride grows. Communities become more invested in looking after the places they share. And a visible improvement can inspire others to get involved, creating momentum for further change.

This belief in the power of place is central to Ranyaka's approach to community transformation. We work at the level of towns and townships, but we also recognise the value of transforming individual spaces within them.

Take the A5 Community Hall in Mamelodi West, for example.

For years, the mural on the outside of this much-loved community building had been fading, even while the hall remained a hive of activity.

During Youth Month, Ranyaka, implementing the Nedbank-funded Proud of My Town programme, joined forces with local artist Nabane Mashaba (Nucho), THRIVE Club volunteers and community partners to give the mural new life.

The result is a colourful celebration of Mamelodi's culture, creativity and community spirit. And behind that transformation is a story of local talent, volunteerism, collaboration and pride in a place people call home.

🎨 Read the story behind the A5 Community Hall mural in our latest blog: https://ranyaka.co.za/2026/10/12/painting-a-legacy-how-a-community-mural-is-breathing-new-life-into-tsweu-street/

86,354 bottle caps, one determined principal and a whole school swept up in the excitement! 💚♻️When Mrs Mkhize, principa...
09/10/2026

86,354 bottle caps, one determined principal and a whole school swept up in the excitement! 💚♻️

When Mrs Mkhize, principal of Maqadini Primary School in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal embraced the idea of collecting plastic bottle caps, her enthusiasm quickly spread throughout the school!

Before long, grades were competing, teachers were counting caps, parents were getting involved, and our local area coordinator, Ngcebo Thembela, was receiving regular progress updates.
Maqadini Primary is part of our schools network, through which we help connect schools with opportunities, resources and people who can help bring ideas to life. Nedbank's Caps for Wheels campaign was one such opportunity, and the school community embraced it wholeheartedly.

But for Ngcebo, some of the most memorable moments had very little to do with the numbers.

In our latest Voices from the Ground story, Ngcebo takes us behind the scenes of a campaign that brought an entire school community together, sparked wonderful creativity and even gave him an unexpected new surname: Mr Ranyaka!

It's a heartfelt account of what can happen when a school principal says YES, and an entire school community gets behind an idea.

Our work in KwaMashu is funded by Nedbank through its Proud of My Town programme.

Read Ngcebo's story here: https://bit.ly/4eoQqTh

Hi Entrepreneurs 👋Applications are now open for the Thembisa Building Business Programme!If you run a micro or small bus...
06/10/2026

Hi Entrepreneurs 👋

Applications are now open for the Thembisa Building Business Programme!

If you run a micro or small business in Thembisa, or the surrounding areas, this programme offers an opportunity to access business development training, mentorship, networking and practical support to help strengthen and grow your business.

To qualify, bussiness owners should:
✅ Be based in Thembisa or surrounding areas
✅ Have 1 - 10 employees
✅ Have been operating for at least one year
✅ Have an existing product/service and active customer base
✅ Have an annual turnover below R 1 million
✅ Have basic computer skills and be able to communicate in english

📅 Applications close 20 October 2026

Apply here👇
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4082sCGp5EOWXaTI5P64xW7CQxkS35BMuN8df3giWJVURVVHNFFPNENQWjlVVzdNM0tJWFJUQTk1WS4u

For more information, contact Michelle Madilonga on 079 279 8903.

Take the next step towards strengthening and growing your business.

The Mamelodi THRIVE Club members are continuing to build their confidence and skills in the digital space.Following a fi...
28/09/2026

The Mamelodi THRIVE Club members are continuing to build their confidence and skills in the digital space.

Following a five-day Basic Digital Skills Training at the University of Pretoria’s Mamelodi campus, 49 participants successfully completed the programme and received their certificates. 🎓

The training brought together ECD practitioners, Youth Club members and Business Club members, creating an opportunity for participants to learn practical digital skills and explore how technology can support their work, businesses and everyday lives.

And the learning doesn’t stop here.

This Thursday, participants will take part in Canva training, followed by an Introduction to Basic AI training - building on the foundation they have already developed and opening up new possibilities for creativity, productivity and digital participation.

We’re proud to see our members embracing every opportunity to learn, grow and keep moving forward.

A big congratulations to everyone who completed the programme, and thank you to the University of Pretoria for partnering with us to make these learning opportunities possible.

The journey continues.

Happy Birthday, Michelle!Today we celebrate our resident ray of sunshine, hard worker and all-round good sport! Since jo...
26/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Michelle!

Today we celebrate our resident ray of sunshine, hard worker and all-round good sport! Since joining the Ranyaka family, you’ve brought such a positive spirit, reliability and willingness to learn, grow and always lend a hand wherever you’re needed.

You’re one of those people who just gets stuck in and makes sure the job gets done - no matter what! Although, somehow, in the process, you always manage to bump, bruise or prick yourself on something. 😂 We honestly don’t know how you do it! But we love the determination and hands-on spirit that comes with it.

We’re grateful to have you on the team and for the warmth, humour and Ranyaka spirit you bring with you.

Here’s to another year of growth, laughter, big wins and, hopefully, a little less bumping into things!

Happy Birthday, Michelle!

Heritage lives in the everyday moments.You can find it in the sound of a busy street, the welcome at a neighbour’s door,...
24/09/2026

Heritage lives in the everyday moments.

You can find it in the sound of a busy street, the welcome at a neighbour’s door, the local market, the familiar faces and the traditions that bring people together.

It lives in the people who keep communities moving, in the knowledge shared between generations, and in the pride we take in our roots.

This Heritage Day, we celebrate the many communities, cultures and experiences that make South Africa what it is.

May we always continue to value what makes each community unique, while creating opportunities for people to shape a future they can be proud of.

A happy belated birthday to one of our valued team members, Kwanele Duma! If you know Kwanele, you’ll know that he bring...
18/09/2026

A happy belated birthday to one of our valued team members, Kwanele Duma!

If you know Kwanele, you’ll know that he brings a lot of heart - and a good dose of energy - to the people and communities around him. He’s kind, caring, detail-oriented and always willing to lend a hand.

And then there’s that chuckle of his… Kwanele has the best laugh when he finds something funny! 😄

Over the years, his commitment to community development has been reflected in the way he shows up for the work and, more importantly, for people. He genuinely cares about communities thriving and about people feeling seen, supported and valued.

He’s also been a valued, long-standing member of our KZN team, bringing his own energy, care and perspective to the Ranyaka journey. And because the people behind the work matter too, we can’t leave out the important discovery Kwanele made a couple of years ago while in Pretoria: his love for melkkos! 😂 Some discoveries simply become part of the Ranyaka story.

Kwanele, thank you for being part of the team and for contributing to the work of co-creating thriving communities in your own way. We appreciate the person you are, the energy you bring and the care you put into the work.

We hope you had a wonderful birthday and wish you a new life year filled with growth, purpose, joy, good people and, of course, plenty of melkkos! 🥳

The journey to building stronger businesses is not a once-off intervention. It takes time, continued support and the rig...
17/09/2026

The journey to building stronger businesses is not a once-off intervention. It takes time, continued support and the right connections.

For the past few years, Ranyaka has been journeying alongside entrepreneurs in Mamelodi, creating opportunities for local businesses to access markets, build their capabilities, connect with support organisations and strengthen the foundations of their businesses through a range of interventions.

The THRIVE Business Club builds on this journey by creating an ongoing space for entrepreneurs to learn, connect, access opportunities and grow together.
As part of this continued support, 33 entrepreneurs recently participated in two rounds of practical business development training, covering sales, business modelling, funding readiness and elevator pitching.

The sales sessions focused on helping entrepreneurs better understand their customers, products, services and markets, while also exploring compliance, government supplier registration and procurement opportunities.

The pitching sessions, facilitated in collaboration with the Innovation Hub, helped entrepreneurs sharpen their ability to communicate the problem their businesses solve, their value proposition, growth potential and funding needs. Through mock pitching activities, participants were able to test their pitches, receive feedback and build confidence.

Entrepreneurs were also introduced to the Business Model Canvas, funding opportunities and resources available through SEDFA, including support such as free branding materials that can help strengthen their visibility at markets and other business opportunities.

What makes this work meaningful is the journey behind it. Some of these entrepreneurs have been part of Ranyaka’s interventions for some time, while others are newer to the network. As the journey continues, new businesses join, new opportunities emerge and new partnerships strengthen the support available to entrepreneurs.

Our growing relationships with partners such as SEDFA and the Innovation Hub, alongside the support of Nedbank through the Proud of My Town programme, allow us to keep creating meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs in Mamelodi.

Through THRIVE, we are not simply delivering training. We are building an ecosystem of support around local entrepreneurs - one that evolves with them as their businesses grow.

The journey continues, and we look forward to seeing where these businesses go next.

Let’s celebrate a great moment for our INK (Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu) Schools network in KwaZulu-Natal!Congratulatio...
14/09/2026

Let’s celebrate a great moment for our INK (Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu) Schools network in KwaZulu-Natal!

Congratulations to Mrs B Mkhize, Principal of Maqadini Primary School, who has been selected to represent KwaZulu-Natal principals at the 2026 Teacher Development Colloquium in Johannesburg.

Maqadini Primary is our INK Schools Hub, and Mrs Mkhize also serves as Chairperson of the INK Schools network and is a member of our INK Schools Women in Leadership Club.

We’re delighted to see her voice and experience represented at this national gathering, and to celebrate a school leader who brings such warmth and joy to her staff and school community.

Our INK Schools Women in Leadership Club is part of a growing national network of THRIVE community clubs. THRIVE is the framework that underpins the work Ranyaka has been doing over the past decade, with Clubs forming one of its four main pillars. They are a wonderful demonstration of what active citizenry can look like in practice.

If you’d like more information on how to get involved, please contact us here: https://ranyaka.co.za/contact-us/

Just over two weeks ago, a devastating fire swept through Mandela City in Klapmuts, destroying 97 homes and affecting 22...
10/09/2026

Just over two weeks ago, a devastating fire swept through Mandela City in Klapmuts, destroying 97 homes and affecting 221 people.

In the days that followed, seven women from the Klapmuts THRIVE Women’s Club stepped in to help Stellenbosch Municipality with the disaster response. They spent the week sorting donated clothing and distributing clothing, blankets and food to affected families.

For us, this was another encouraging step in the journey of a relatively young Club.

Over the past few months, the women have hosted a holiday programme for 200 children, mobilised 50 volunteers for a community clean-up and started an initiative to provide food jars for elderly residents. Now, the Club has also become a network the local municipality knows it can draw on when extra hands are needed on the ground.

That gets to the heart of what we believe THRIVE Clubs can become: connected groups of active citizens driving positive change in their own communities.

Ranyaka’s work in Klapmuts forms part of the Nedbank-funded Proud of My Town programme. As we grow our THRIVE Club network across South Africa, there is plenty of room for others to be part of the journey too. Businesses, organisations and individuals can contribute through expertise, resources, connections, opportunities or funding that helps Clubs grow and do more.

If you’d like to know more about THRIVE Clubs, contribute to the journey of a Club or explore ways to partner with Ranyaka, we’d love to hear from you: https://ranyaka.co.za/contact-us/

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G3, Neutron House, Neutron Road, Technopark
Stellenbosch
7600

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+27826540095

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