Simba's & Cat’s dreams translate to vision to create impact and therefore, 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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Teaching sewing and business skills
to youth and women in South Africa
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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- Sep 3
- 4 min
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....
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
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...
- Mar 1, 2022
- 5 min
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...
- Jan 10, 2022
- 3 min
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...
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
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....
- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Jun 14, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
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,...
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
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,...
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Apr 26, 2021
- 4 min
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...
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
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...
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
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...
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Change through empowerment
Yes We Can is about more than economic empowerment; it’s about personal growth, and Nondinaye is a walking example of that. She is a rape...
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
How our products are made and why they are special
Yes We Can markets the stunning and indigenous shweshwe style of textiles. But what ends up as a beautiful backpack or skirt has humble...
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