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Thando was raised in Kayamandi by his mother. Being a single parent raising three kids was difficult, but she managed to make the best of the very little they had and Thando looks up to his mother as his inspiration to succeed in life. He managed to…

Thandiswa is a seamstress based in Kayamandi. She learned how to use a sewing machine at the Siyazama project at the Legacy Centre, and from there developed an interest in making clothing. She makes original traditional Xhosa outfits for cultural…

Tembie runs a small takeaway food business close to the taxi rank in Kayamandi.

She learned how to cook traditional Xhosa food from her mother while growing up in the Eastern Cape. She sells amagwinya (also known as vetkoek) in the mornings, and…

A short film by Cwenga Mjali for his Level 3 course at Film School Africa.

Strongyard Hall is a community hall used for large gatherings (such as church events) as well as performances and festivals.

Stellenbosch United Brothers was formed by five members, namely Sipho Nothanga, Mxolisi Senti, Xolisa Nosasa, M
ayenzeka Nogemane and late Asavela Matyantya, on 22 September 2014. This group is based in Kayamandi (Stellenbosch). Its main purpose to…

St. John’s Anglican Church is one of the oldest churches in Kayamandi and is located in the first established neighbourhood within the community, called “Lokasie”.

Songo Fipaza is an athlete based in Kayamandi who started a cycling project in the township for children. An accomplished rugby and soccer player, runner and cyclist, Songo is passionate about training the next generation of young township athletes,…

Songezo Lupondo’s home formed part of the Kayamandi Creative District (KCD) project, where local homes were transformed into art galleries or house museums where local artists’ work was displayed.

Songezo is a gifted young musician based in…

Sizamile Crèche is one of the oldest crèches in Kayamandi, and many young people in the community have fond memories of growing up in its playground.