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We invest in the lives of young people by increasing access to skills-based education, supporting learner pathways from school to work, growing employment potential within our local economy, and sharing what we learn with others.

16/10/2026

FROM THE FARM TO THE GRID: TRUSTING THE JOURNEY ⚡

My Roots & Beginnings

They say where you start doesn’t have to define where you finish. My name is Juan Dewald Kuhn, a former top-3 student from Jakes Gerwel Tegnies in Bonnievale. I grew up on a farm named Skyroo in the Boesmansrivier area. It was truly the profound peace and quiet of the farm environment that instilled within me a powerful sense of purpose and a relentless willingness to succeed. Resources weren’t always plentiful, and the path forward was rarely neatly paved, but I possessed two essential strengths that could never be limited: deep faith and a drive to put in the hard yards.

The Academic Path

Following high school, I was fortunate enough to begin my higher education journey at Boland College, Strand Campus. Reaching my N6 Electrical Engineering certificate was a road paved with significant challenges, long nights, and personal sacrifices. Yet, the journey does not end there; I am continuously pushing forward to complete my final academic steps.

The Anchor of Faith

In our family, we have always uplifted and encouraged each other with these profound words:

“Geloof is ‘n vaste vertroue in die dinge wat ons hoop maar nie kan sien nie.”

Tye wanneer dit moeilik gegaan het, was hierdie waarheid die anker waaraan ons vasgehou het.

Gratitude & Professional Steps

I did not walk this challenging road alone. To my parents, family, and friends—your constant motivation keeps my fire burning even when the grid gets heavy. Thank your for pushing me forward.

A special shoutout goes to Dewald from 418, who built a vital bridge across my path by introducing me to Motla Consulting Engineers. Today, I am incredibly proud to be doing my practical training with such a phenomenal team while finalizing my ultimate academic qualifications. This is a dream come true

A Message to Dreamers

To anyone out there fighting for their dreams from a quiet, remote corner of the world: keep pushing, keep believing, and put in those extra yards. The destination is always worth the drive. 🙌🚀

13/10/2026

💡 Youth Connect | Entrepreneurship in Action!

Last Tuesday, YearBeyond and Bonnievale 418 joined forces for a Youth Connect event focused on entrepreneurship, bringing together local entrepreneurs, young people and key stakeholders to share knowledge, experiences and opportunities.

We were fortunate to hear from Jemina Kleinbooi, Allison Cillié from Milkyway Oasis , Felicia Arries and Alistair Oerson, who shared insights into their entrepreneurial journeys.

We also welcomed Ennestacia Kleinveldt from Langeberg Municipality, who shared information about the support and opportunities the municipality offers young people interested in entrepreneurship, as well as insight into Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency - Sedfa processes and the support available to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.

Milkyway Oasis also shared their experience of receiving support from the Mafala Trust, highlighting the value of partnerships in helping businesses grow.

A huge THANK YOU to all the entrepreneurs and stakeholders who gave their time and shared their knowledge with our young people. 🙌

A special thank you to Langeberg Municipality for providing the Happy Valley Hall as our venue, and to New Breed Empowerment for providing the sound. Your support helped make this event possible, and we truly appreciate your contributions!

Through collaborations like these, we continue to connect young people with inspiration, practical knowledge and opportunities to explore entrepreneurship. 🌱

08/10/2026

🎓 From Determination to Opportunity: My Journey into Higher Education

My name is Zahn-Mari Booysen, and I am currently studying at South Cape TVET College in Oudtshoorn. I started my studies this year and successfully completed my first semester at N4 level. 💪

I am now continuing with my second semester at N5 level.

I was inspired to pursue higher education because I wanted to improve my knowledge, develop new skills and create better career opportunities for myself. I also wanted to make my family proud and prove to myself that I am capable of achieving the goals I set for myself. 🚀📖

My journey has not always been easy, but I have been fortunate to have a strong support system around me. My family, friends and lecturers have encouraged and supported me whenever I faced challenges. Their belief in me has motivated me to keep going, even during difficult moments. 🌱

Today, I am proud of how far I have come. I continue to work hard and take my studies one step at a time. My journey has taught me that with determination, support and a willingness to keep going, I can overcome challenges and work towards the future I want for myself.

My story is a reminder that success is not only about where you start, but about
having the courage and determination to keep moving forward

06/10/2026

🌟📚 Leerders ontvang waardevolle ondersteuning met hul Chrysalis Academy-aansoeke 🤝🎓

As ’n eerste stap is leerders wat belangstelling toon, tydens ’n oriënteringsessie gehelp met professionele e-posse en hul aansoeke. Hulle ontvang ook ondersteuning deur die drie fases van die Chrysalis-aansoekproses sodat hulle hul beste voet kan voorsit en hul kanse op sukses kan verbeter.

Tydens die twede fase was daar op 22 September 2026 ’n voorbereidingsessie aangebied om die leerders gereed te maak vir hul Chrysalis-onderhoude. Vervoer is aan die leerders verskaf na Tokai en terug om te verseker dat dit nie n struikelblok sal wees om hul kaanse te verhinder nie.

Tydens die sessies het die leerders:
* 📝 Praktiese onderhoudsvrae en voorbereiding ontvang
* 🎤 Na Chrysalis-gegradueerdes geluister wat hul ervaring gedeel het
* 💬 Motivering en waardevolle inligting oor die Chrysalis-proses ontvang
* 💪 Geleentheid gekry om hul selfvertroue en kommunikasievaardighede te versterk

Die initiatief het leerders toegerus met praktiese kennis, waardevolle insig en groter selfvertroue om die Chrysalis-proses suksesvol aan te pak en hul potensiaal te ontwikkel en ons wens hulle sterkte toe met die uitslae wat volg.

30/09/2026

Connect Today. Grow Tomorrow.

Ready to explore new opportunities, meet new people and discover what’s next?

Youth Connect is a space for young people to connect, discover, learn and grow through education, employment, career pathways, skills and meaningful connections.

🤝 Make connections
🎓 Discover opportunities
💼 Explore career pathways
🛠️ Build skills & develop yourself
🌱 Take your next step
📅 6 October 2026
⏰ 09:30 – 12:00
📍 Happy Valley Community Hall
👥 Ages 18–35 welcome
Come curious. Leave connected. 💙💚

18/09/2026

My naam is Franciska September 🌸 en ek het in 2023 by Jakes Gerwel Tegnies matriekuleer 🎓.

Baie dinge in my lewe het verander vandat ek klaargemaak het met skool tot nou... ✨

Op skool het als eenvoudig gevoel. Ons het geweet ons moet leer 📚, toetse skryf 📝 en ons matriek klaarmaak. Ek het gedink sodra ek klaar is met skool, sal alles maklik wees en sal ek dadelik weet wat ek wil doen. Maar dit was nie so nie.

Na skool het ek eers 'n tyd gehad waar ek onseker was. Ek het nie dadelik werk gekry nie en ek het baie gewonder wat gaan van my word. Om by die huis te sit terwyl ander mense aangaan met hulle lewe was nie maklik nie. Ek het baie aansoeke gestuur en soms het niemand eers terug gebel nie. Daardie tyd het my geleer om geduldig te wees en om nie moed op te gee nie. 💪

Toe ek uiteindelik begin werk het, het my hele perspektief verander. Dit was vir my 'n groot aanpassing. By die werk moet jy vroeg opstaan ⏰, jy moet betyds wees, jy moet luister en jy moet verantwoordelikheid vat. Niemand gaan jou soos 'n kind hanteer nie. In die begin was ek bang om foute te maak, maar met tyd het ek geleer. My kollegas het my gehelp 🤝 en ek het elke dag iets nuuts geleer.

Hierdie tyd van my loopbaan het my geleer dat die lewe na skool nie altyd maklik is nie, maar dit is moontlik. 🌱 Ek is trots op myself, want ek het nie opgegee nie. Van 'n skooldogter wat net gedroom het oor die toekoms, is ek nou 'n jong vrou wat vir haarself begin staan. ❤️

Ek weet ek het nog baie om te leer, maar ek is reg vir wat voorlê. 🚀✨

💙

08/09/2026

YEBONEER OF THE YEAR - KEANU KUHN 🏆

This year, we celebrate Keanu Kuhn, a matriculant from Ashton Secondary School who joined the YearBeyond programme with a willingness to learn, serve and make a difference.

Keanu has truly shown us what resilience looks like. Throughout his time in the programme, he has shown commitment and dedication to the learners and school community at his host school, Gelukshoop Primary School. In fact, Keanu has become such a valued and trusted part of the school community that when they need him, they don't hesitate to dial his number!

As exciting as his YearBeyond journey is, we are even more excited about what lies ahead. Keanu has been accepted at CPUT to study a Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase, taking an important step towards a future in education. 🎓

We believe that his experience as a Yeboneer has helped spark and strengthen his interest in education. Through supporting learners and being part of the school environment, Keanu has had the opportunity to experience first-hand the difference that education can make. 📚

We look forward to seeing where your passion for education takes you. 👏

YearBeyond

02/09/2026

📚 When you can read and write, your future just looks different. 🚀

We believe every child should be able to read and write meaningfully by the age of 10 — not only in Bonnievale, but across the Western Cape and beyond.

We are incredibly excited about the Reading Rocket — a data-driven bilingual literacy and reading improvement programme — which will soon be rolling out in De Doorns and Vredendal. 🚀📖

From Bonnievale to communities across the Western Cape, we want to see and help children become confident readers, capable learners and young people who can dream bigger.

28/08/2026

✨ Jerenique Smith: Building a Future Through Determination and Perseverance 🎓📚

My name is Jerenique Smith, and I am currently in my second year of studying Accounting at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). My journey through higher education has been one of growth, resilience, and perseverance, and I am incredibly proud of how far I have come. 🌟

I chose to pursue higher education because I wanted to create a better future for myself and my family. I also wanted to challenge myself, become more independent, and achieve something meaningful that I could be proud of. Starting university was an important step towards building the future I have always envisioned. 🎯

Throughout this journey, I have been blessed with a strong support system. My family, friends, and loved ones have continuously encouraged and motivated me, especially during the difficult moments. Their unwavering support reminded me of why I started and gave me the strength to keep moving forward when challenges arose. 💙

One of my greatest achievements is simply making it this far. University has not always been easy thus far, but I have remained committed to my studies and continued pushing through every obstacle. The ability to stay focused, determined, and dedicated to my goals is something I am truly proud of. 💪✨

My journey has taught me that discipline, consistency, and perseverance are key ingredients for success. 📖 Through university, I have learned how to manage my time effectively, take responsibility for my work, and remain committed to my goals even when things do not go according to plan. These lessons have shaped me not only as a student but also as a person. 🌱

University has helped me become more independent, responsible, and confident. It has also given me a clearer vision of my future and the person I aspire to become.

After graduating, my goal is to build a successful career in accounting, gain valuable industry experience, and continue developing my skills. 📊💼 Ultimately, I aspire to become a Chartered Accountant (CA). 🏆 I want to use my education and experience to create a successful future for myself while making my family proud.

To every young person chasing their dreams, my message is simple: Believe in yourself and never allow fear or difficult circumstances to hold you back. Your journey may be challenging at times, but with hard work, discipline, and consistency, your goals are within reach. There will be moments when you doubt yourself, but always remember why you started. 💫

Never give up on yourself. Your circumstances may challenge you, but they do not have to define your future. 🚀✨

🌟🎓📚💙

26/08/2026

✨👑🌟BON GALA WINNERS🌟👑✨

Address

26 Main Road
Bonnievale
6730

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Website

http://www.bonnievale418.co.za/

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