by Bulungula Incubator | Mar 13, 2026 | All projects, Broader Impact, Featured, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
Employment is one of the most persistent challenges facing South Africa, with a national unemployment rate of over 30%, and the challenge is particularly acute in deep rural areas like ours. In our community, formal employment opportunities have historically been...
by Bulungula Incubator | Sep 10, 2024 | All projects, Featured, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
In 2020, we launched the Job Skills and Entrepreneurship Programme (JSEP) at Bulungula College. This programme provides accredited training and paid internships to bridge the gap between education and employment. While JSEP has seen great success in preparing young...
by Bulungula Incubator | Sep 7, 2023 | All projects, Featured, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
Addressing the issues of poverty in the context of South Africa is complex. The national unemployment rate has stubbornly hovered around 30%, with rural communities bearing the heaviest burden. In our own Mbhashe municipality, where we are located, we face an alarming...
by Bulungula Incubator | Aug 23, 2023 | All projects, Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
As spring approaches and people prepare their gardens, Masilime Ngqo, our seedling nursery, is buzzing. The demand is high and a challenge to keep up with – a good problem to have! Our rural location means we are far from grocery stores, significantly limiting our...
by Bulungula Incubator | Feb 27, 2023 | All projects, Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
Our rural community’s lack of access to basic resources, such as electricity or running water, presents some of our most pressing challenges. Yet, this circumstance makes our community’s lifestyle inherently environmentally sustainable. In many rural and...
by Bulungula Incubator | Oct 31, 2022 | Education, Featured, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
From Preconception to Career. Our strategy supports people from our community throughout their working lifetime, providing education, training, and opportunities to build productive careers. Since 2020 we have been crafting our Job Skills and Entrepreneurship...
