Starting any higher education course is a massive step up from learning at high school. The course material becomes more challenging and you are expected to become more independent in researching information rather than being directed by a teacher. At … Continue reading →
It’s exactly half way through the academic year here in South Africa and so yesterday was the perfect time to catch up with our first year bursary students. With their first four modules completed and the examinations behind them this … Continue reading →
Masicorp is very proud of Lungelwa who was selected to our bursary program in 2010. She has since graduated with a Diploma in Management at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and now, in 2013, she has converting this to … Continue reading →
The children of Masiphumelele are generally not well prepared for learning how to read and write when they start formal schooling; their parents want to help, but often do not know how. The children’s first school is the township school, … Continue reading →
MASICORP has committed volunteers and resources to improving the quality of education at Masiphumelele’s Ukhanyo Primary School, but one of the biggest hurdles that the school faces is the low level of English literacy and fluency among teachers and students. … Continue reading →
Milli Firth reports: “2012 was another great year for the programme, I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every moment of teaching these special children. The pupils have made excellent progress. I am happy to report that they are … Continue reading →
In town of Fish Hoek, close to Masiphumelele, the primary school has an enviable reputation. It achieves educational standards that would please parents anywhere. The school’s team of motivated teachers works hard to provide their learners (the most common term … Continue reading →
At the end of August, in the pouring rain, a group of Masi Corp volunteers in collaboration with Breadline Africa and ERM distributed 30 food parcels to some of the poorest families within Masiphumelele. The donation for the food parcels … Continue reading →
Author Marjan Ritchie The annual Student Braai was held on the 25th of August at Fisherman’s Restaurant in Kommetjie. Surely being the end of August we would be able to sit and braai outside? Well, no the wet cold and windy … Continue reading →
By Al Ritchie The Right Honourable John Bercow, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, had a guided tour of Masiphumelele last Thursday (August 16th) hosted by Masicorp. He was introduced to all our projects, which began with a visit … Continue reading →
