This year, two young ladies from Khayelitsha are proving that dreams really can go the distance — all the way from the dusty township streets to the towering peaks of the French Alps. At just 19 years old, Sesethu Jikeka  and Ngcali Simelela , members of the Khaltsha Cycling Academy , became the first young female cyclists from their community to take on Europe’s elite cycling scene — a journey made possible through the support of the BetwayCares Foundation . Their story is m

On October 16th , a devastating fire tore through the Site B informal settlement  in Khayelitsha, Cape Town , destroying over 60 shacks  and leaving more than 190 families homeless. The blaze, allegedly started during a domestic dispute, quickly spread due to strong winds and the densely packed structures. In total,  over 300 people were displaced across Khayelitsha and nearby Witsands. In the wake of this tragedy, the Khaltsha Cycling Academy  has joined forces with Makukhan

This past weekend, 27 young girls from our second cohort embarked on an unforgettable educational journey, blending nature, history, and...