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...
26. Aug 2024
In April, Nelson Mandela University’s 3rd and 4th year Biokinetics students had the opportunity to participate in a research project aimed at health initiatives in children. Collaborating with KaziBantu and the Siyaphakama Zwide Schools project, the students...
13. Aug 2024
Active lifestyles are key to ensuring both individual well-being and sustainable, social development. Quality Physical Education (QPE) plays a key role in achieving this by fostering lifelong physical activity, improving young people’s mental and emotional well-being,...
13. May 2024
In a transformative display of community engagement and practical learning, 3rd and 4th year Biokinetics students from Nelson Mandela University engaged in a rewarding experience as part of their work-integrated learning, collaborating on a KaziHealth workplace...
3. Apr 2024
Over the past two weeks, we’ve had the privilege of visiting the Siyaphakma schools and conducting Health-Related Physical Fitness (HRPF) testing with Grade 4-7 learners. More than just obtaining immediate results, this initiative aims to cultivate a culture of...
