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In the Lynedoch Valley, food is more than sustenance—it’s a conversation starter that bridges divides in a community marked by inequality. The essence of being South African is rooted in the diversity of our country. Diversity in cultures, languages, traditions and...
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The Sustainability Institute continues to serve as a beacon of hope and creativity in the Lynedoch Valley, focusing on nurturing imagination as a vital force for social change. In a world where three in five people believe things are getting worse, and up to 60% of...
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Food and nutrition insecurity during childhood remains a persistent threat to human development, casting a long shadow over a child’s life trajectory and contributing to intergenerational cycles of poverty, malnutrition and poor health. It impedes physiological...
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In 2007, a troubling incident in Lynedoch, Stellenbosch sparked a community-led initiative to address the challenges faced by local boys, many of whom were growing up without fathers and grappling with substance abuse within their families. A sobering visit to...
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Ahead of World Food Day, commemorated on 16 October 2024, Vegtech Netafim, a provider of growing solutions, has made a significant contribution to local food security efforts by donating a hydroponic greenhouse tunnel valued at R220,000 to the Living Soils Community...