Hello, friends! I’m excited to share something very close to my heart. Over the years, I’ve been living in the Eastern Cape village where I grew up, building my dream home while learning how to create a thriving, sustainable community. I realized that many people in our villages want to grow, develop, and improve their communities—but often don’t know where to start. That’s why I created a comprehensive document packed with practical tips and guidance on how to grow your village. This blueprint covers everything from: Building safe and modern homes 🏠 Creating infrastructure and public spaces 🚧 Promoting education and skills development 📚 Supporting health, wellness, and community engagement 🏥💪 Encouraging agriculture, food security, and tree planting 🌱🍎🌳 Organizing recreation, sports, and cultural events ⚽🎶🏇 Fostering community values, citizenship, and ubuntu 🤝🌍 This document is designed for anyone who wants to see their village thrive , whether y...
The Economic Power of Returning to the Eastern Cape—Why the Government Must Take Notice In recent years, a quiet but powerful movement has been taking place—more and more people are choosing to return to the Eastern Cape. Whether it's to build homes, start businesses, or retire in familiar surroundings, this shift is reshaping the local economy in ways that can no longer be ignored. For decades, economic migration pulled people away from the province, forcing them to seek opportunities in cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. The result? A weakened local economy, underutilized land, and stagnant development in many rural areas. But now, the tide is turning. People are reinvesting in their ancestral lands, and the impact is undeniable. How Returning Residents Boost the Economy When individuals decide to move back to the Eastern Cape, they bring more than just their presence; they bring capital, skills, and economic activity . Construction and Homebuilding Boom ...