8. Jun 2026
The KaziKidz book (Grade 4-7) complements the two existing comprehensive teaching materials to form a trilogy for the school levels Pre-Primary until Grade 7. This trilogy combines physical activity, learning and hope in a freely accessible resource that shows how...
1. Jun 2026
As part of KaziBantu’s focus on learner wellbeing, health screenings were conducted across all participating Siyaphakama schools with the support of third-year Nelson Mandela University Biokinetics students. These screenings took place during May, recognised...
1. Jun 2026
In line with the World Health Day message, which emphasises preventive care, wellness, and equitable access to healthcare, the KaziHealth Workplace Wellness Initiative continues to play an important role across Siyaphakama schools. The initiative is intentionally...
22. May 2026
The project KaziPlay: Healthy Schools for Healthy Communities has been officially recognized as a Good Practice and included in the UNESCO SDG 4 Knowledge Hub. This distinction highlights the project’s innovative contribution to quality education, health...
10. Apr 2026
This past week, we had the privilege of joining the Kolisi Foundation in celebrating their 6th birthday. A milestone that reflects not only years of impactful work, but a journey rooted deeply in people. At the heart of everything we do is a simple truth: life is...
27. Jan 2026
In August 2025, 2nd- and 3rd-year Health and Movement Science (HMS) students from Nelson Mandela University joined the KaziBantu Project in its ongoing Siyaphakama Programme activities to conduct comprehensive health-related physical fitness assessments with learners...
27. Jan 2026
For many learners in low-resource schools, opportunities for sport, exercise and even basic physical education are limited. But thanks to the Siyaphakama Project — a flagship outreach and research initiative — the tide is turning. Launched in 2022 and named after...
29. Aug 2025
Play stimulates the imagination and is important for children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development and well-being. Children learn through play as they interact with others and the world around them. Schools in many marginalised communities in South...
23. Jul 2025
Baseline findings from the KaziHealth workplace health intervention. We are happy to share the latest article published by our research group: Predictors of metabolic syndrome among teachers in under-resourced schools in South Africa: Baseline findings from the...
10. Jul 2025
In an effort to promote inclusive and quality physical education (PE) in under-resourced schools, 35 coaches from the Siyaphakama Zwide Schools – a joint programme between the Kolisi Foundation, United Through Sport, and Ubuntu Pathways and coaches from the...
26. Mar 2025
Quarterly monitoring and evaluation (M&E) visits were conducted to participating Siyaphakama programme schools. The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) visits to the participating schools as part of the Siyaphakama programme, a joint research project with the...
11. Oct 2024
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are the essential building blocks of movement in early childhood. These basic motor patterns—encompassing locomotor, manipulative, and stability skills—form the foundation for specialised and advanced abilities used in organised...
