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Stories & insights

Impact stories & insights.

Real stories from our work, and practical thinking on youth development, nutrition, education, future skills and CSI in South Africa.

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September 2026 · 6 min read

The opportunity gap: why talent alone is not enough

South Africa’s youth have talent and ambition. What many lack is access. What the opportunity gap is, and what closes it.

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Impact stories
A learner in school uniform at a desk in a classroom, looking up thoughtfullyImpact story

116 pairs of school shoes with TT Group

A practical response to a barrier that is easy to overlook.

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A young golfer following through on a swingImpact story

Supporting Tieho Matona’s journey

From a Welkom driving range to the Free State team, with education alongside.

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Three learners in school uniform looking up outside a schoolImpact story

Standing against gender-based violence

ScheduPay, Seconds Out and the Frida Hartley Shelter.

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