It is currently the mid-term break for our bursary students and most of them have returned home to Masiphumelele for the vacation. We took the opportunity to meet up with them for a social event around a braai last Saturday … Continue reading →
For Masicorp volunteer Elize Taylor the last week has been spent far out of her comfort zone in the wilderness of the Richtersveld on behalf of the young sports stars at Ukhanyo Primary School in Masiphumelele. At the start of … Continue reading →
Pack For a Purpose is an organisation that aims to make it easy for caring travelers to make a difference in the locations they visit. Established in 2010, the program encourages travelers to pack a few extra supplies they can … Continue reading →
In addition to promoting educational opportunities for the people of Masiphumelele, Masicorp has also provided ongoing business support to a number of entrepreneurs from the community. Examples include the long established Nonny’s Bakery and Nondeyebo Art, who now sell to … Continue reading →
The new sports court and sprint track are up and running at Ukhanyo School. If you missed the video of the first set of sprints on the new surface you can catch up with the action HERE. To ensure that … Continue reading →
Two years ago we began distributing tracksuits to learners at Ukhanyo School thanks to a generous donation from SOMB. The tracksuits have proved so popular that we have continued offering them to new pupils arriving at the school. With the … Continue reading →
After completing a number of long distance running events in recent years, including the Comrades Marathon on a number of occasions, this year Masicorp fundraiser Elize Taylor is tackling trail running. Elize has set herself a sponsorship target of R25,000 … Continue reading →
Masicorp has had a sports programme in place at Ukhanyo Primary School for many years. Physical education is a crucial part of every child’s learning experience and we recognise that involvement in sport develops skills such as discipline, commitment, punctuality … Continue reading →
Bursary Case Study #6 – Avile Mabhengu April is a busy month for our bursary recipients as CPUT and UWC host their graduation ceremonies. Amongst the students graduating this month is Avile Mabhengu who has just completed his diploma in … Continue reading →
The Grand Opening of Masi Educare The grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded Masi Educare pre-school in Masiphumelele took place last Friday. The pre-school was due to be formally opened by the Mayco Member for Social Development and … Continue reading →