On image: Mawethu Plaatjies, founder of Township Chess Academy. Checkmate! It’s like I can hear learners using the word in excitement as they pull the best move. And I believe every great move excites every founder who begins an initiative that grows to reveal greatness, whether that happens at the beginning or years later when the results finally show that it had to be done. With that said, I would believe the founder of Township Chess Academy is now living some of his own

On image: Ubomi Foundation team, together with Nelson Mandela University Faculty of Education delegates. Ubomi Foundation SA is pleased to acknowledge a successful and productive meeting with the Nelson Mandela University Faculty of Education, led by the Dean. The Ubomi Foundation SA delegation was led by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Siyanda Vazi. The engagement focused on exploring opportunities for a meaningful and sustainable partnership aimed at strengtheni

On image: Siyanda Vazi, the founder, Chairman and CEO of Ubomi Foundation SA. After so many attempts to get hold of the man who is busy building not just his dream organisation but many people’s lives through his passion for developing communities through social solutions and education, we have finally got a moment to hear his heart and vision as he builds one of South Africa’s organisations that is strongly fighting unemployment while creating partnerships that matter to ful

On image: The Voice of Courage Fashion Show, held 14 August – with a sizeable handover, to the two deserving Beneficiaries – Yokhuselo Haven for Abused Women and Community Chest. GQEBERHA, EASTERN CAPE – Fashion once again proved that it can be a powerful force for good as the Voice of Courage Fashion Show brought together style, creativity and social impact at Boardwalk ICC on Friday, 14 August. Hosted by Boardwalk Hotel and Casino in partnership with Camelot Spa, the initia

Image supplied. GQEBERHA, EASTERN CAPE - Mr Brown brings nearly 40 years of public-sector experience in disaster management and municipal administration. He joined the Port Elizabeth Municipality in 1984 and was appointed Head: Disaster Management for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in 2003, a position he held until his retirement in October 2023. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr Brown played a key role in establishing the Nelson Mandela Bay Disaster Management Centre,

On image: Wendy Dlezi, Candidate Legal Practitioner and founder of WomenSpace SA. I finally got to have a sit down with one of the stubborn, Christ-rooted and entrepreneurial women, Wendy Dlezi, a woman I had met in different spaces where it was either a faith-building circle or a business-building circle. I always saw Wendy as an interesting individual who has a story to tell the world and, since we have the platform for storytelling at The Konvenient Magazine, I thought, wh

Residing in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape, a young man watched his visually impaired grandmother navigate daily life with courage and resilience. He saw the challenges she faced. He saw how something as simple as moving around independently could become difficult. And at just 11 years old, he made a promise to her: one day, he would create a solution that could help visually impaired people live more independently. Years later, that promise is becoming a reality. Today, E

On image: From left to right - Jonathan Marcus (Boardwalk), Bianca Louw (Boardwalk), Teranique Watts (Isithembiso) and Lumka (Isithembiso). In a gesture of community support and compassion, The Boardwalk, Sun International ’s popular leisure and entertainment destination, has donated R5 000 to Isithembiso Babies Home. The handover took place earlier today, offering much-needed support to the home that cares for vulnerable infants in the region. Located in Walmer Heights, Isi

Image supplied. In his 2026 State of the Province Address (SOPA), Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane delivered a wide-ranging and grounded account of where the province stands, thirty years into South Africa’s constitutional democracy. Speaking at the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature in Bhisho, the Premier anchored his address firmly in the Bill of Rights, using it as the benchmark to assess progress on dignity, equality, service delivery and economic opportunity

On image : Co-founder of Komani, Stephanie Lamour. Every community needs people like the founders of Komani. The kind of people who look beyond immediate profits and quick wins, and instead choose to confront the quiet, everyday gaps that hold communities back. The kind who understands that social ills do not disappear on their own, they have to be faced head-on, without retreat, with solutions that empower people to sustain themselves long after the intervention has passed.

Images supplied. Born in Uitenhage and raised by her grandmother, Lindelwa Magwebu’s early years were filled with colour, movement, and the kind of joy only a big family can bring. One sister, four brothers, a tight-knit community, and a childhood enriched by sports, laughter, and curiosity shaped who she was becoming. But alongside this vibrant childhood came a life-changing discovery. At nine years old, Lindelwa was diagnosed with glaucoma, a condition that steadily stole

Image supplied. At the Save-A-Pet Shelter in Greenbushes, tails are wagging and excitement is building. Rescue dogs - some shy, some scruffy, all full of heart, are gearing up for their moment in the spotlight at the upcoming Rescue Dog Show and Planty, Bru! Vegan Market, happening Sunday, 30 November 2025. From 09:30 to 14:00, the shelter will host a joyful celebration of second chances, where dogs once abandoned or overlooked will strut, sit, and show off their quirks in a

On image: Lucky Ngamlana from Missionvale Care Centre. The Missionvale Care Centre (MCC) held a heartfelt and inspiring event at the Boardwalk ICC in Gqeberha this past Thursday evening, officially launching the FIG Tree Legacy Fund. The launch marks a new chapter for the centre, aimed at keeping the work and dreams of Sister Ethel Normoyle alive in the community she served so faithfully. The gathering brought together a mix of Missionvale’s long-standing partners, stakeho

On image : iGEMS board members with some of the alumni celebrated on the day. This year marks a decade of innovation, impact, and inspiration for the Incubating Great Engineering Minds (iGEMS) programme, a flagship initiative of the Unity in Africa Foundation (UiNA) that has transformed the lives of young people across the Eastern Cape while strengthening South Africa’s engineering talent pipeline. What began ten years ago as a small pilot project to bridge the gap between ed

Image supplied: “This month, we continue celebrating the remarkable milestone of Ubomi Foundation SA. I am deeply grateful to have...

On image: Sr. S. Ntleko, from Loving Hands Private Clinic. Parenthood rarely comes with a manual. On Saturday, Loving Hands Private Clinic opened its doors to Gqeberha families for the very first Mommy & Daddy Conversations, a space created to remind parents that they don’t walk the journey alone. The clinic transformed into a hub of dialogue, laughter, and honesty as mothers, fathers, and healthcare professionals came together to share experiences often left unspoken. The at

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Gqeberha, South Africa – 27 September 2025 – Loving Hands Private Clinic proudly announces its first-ever signature gathering, “Mommy &...

On image: Neo Mahlatsi, Unathi Qalinge and Johannes van Rensburg, iGEMS learners from Newton Technical High School. Three talented iGEMS learners from Newton Technical High School proudly represented the Eastern Cape at the provincial Sasol Kagiso Skills Competition, hosted at Port Rex Technical High School in East London.

On image: Siyanda Vazi, the founder of Ubomi Foundation (on the right) handing the new shoes and uniform to one of the Zamukukhanya...