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Field notes on funding work that reaches the ground.

Practical notes for fundraisers, suppliers, and donors building campaigns with clearer milestones and visible progress.

No.205 Aug 2026

The Power of the Collective - SA Muslims United donates to Philemon Montsho Primary

"Knowing that we played a small part in creating a brighter, more welcoming environment for the learners is incredibly rewarding. We can only imagine the joy on the children’s faces as they walk into a beautiful, refreshed school." Aisha Hariparsad, founder of SA Muslims United

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No.19

A Parent to the Temba community & more - A tribute to Principal Mma-Dammie

Having successfully added 150+ schools in the past 2 months to the platform and having active projects in Limpopo and Gauteng, Chelo has grown significantly and is impacting more learners with each passing day. The story of Mma-Dammie and the community of Temba offers a good example of what can be achieved when people come together in the name of a bigger goal, which in our case is the development of society using education.

Tau de tau9 Jul 2026

Passion for Education Beyond Classroom Walls - Meet Mrs. R.M. Chauke

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No.18

Passion for Education Beyond Classroom Walls - Meet Mrs. R.M. Chauke

Risinga Secondary school is our legacy. You are all encouraged to partner with the school in order to improve our infrastructure and to make our school modern and technologically advanced. Risinga used to be a Mathematics and Science School and together we can restore that legacy in order to produce learners who will benefit our country. Your support can help us build the future we all want for our children.

Tau de tau10 Jun 2026

No.17

NCS System - NPPPR Promotion & Progression Requirements

As the third part of our blog series on the NCS system, today we take a look on what the promotion & progression requirements are and the difference between the two according to the NPPR.

Tau de tau29 May 2026

No.16

NCS System - CAPS Definition of Subjects

As the second part of our blog series on the NCS system, today we take a look on what school subjects are and how they changed from OBE to all the way to CAPS

Tau de tau22 May 2026

No.15

DBE Ekhurhuleni South & Chelo - A Partnership with District 6

By unlocking all stakeholders in the local communities of District 6 to directly impact in elevating the quality of education with increasing access to all learners, Chelo is positioning itself to be a decisive role-player in the lives of East rand school children.

Tau de tau19 May 2026

No.14

NCS System - CAPS Definition of School Grades & Phases

As the first part of a blog series on the NCS system today we take a look on what school grades are and highlight the difference between a high school & a secondary school under CAPS.

Tau de tau15 May 2026

No.13

FURTHER Impact - If only Entrepreneurs had a Guardian Angel

In the same spirit that FURTHER Impact has developed more successful entrepreneurs, they have greatly contributed to our goals to develop more successful learners, the future entrepreneurs of our nation. Accessibility to quality education for all learners should not be compromised and with their guidance we are making our dent in education.

Tau de tau11 May 2026

No.12

The EFMS Report - SA Schools Infrastructure State

Akin to beating the drums of war, our slogan "Inspire Tomorrow, Today", is a version of our loud march to an imminent battle with a great foe. Chelo is committed to making a difference, marginally or exorbitantly so, in the quality of education offered in South African schools. The battle continues!

Maketele8 May 2026

No.11

An Engagement with Limpopo Principals - SAPA association

The vision to education being accessible to all children is a great challenge which continues to mystify many institutions alike and as a nascent stakeholder in education, our vow to realizing this effort may be deemed naive, but we dare to say, indeed Innovation is Naive.

Tau de tau4 May 2026

No.10

Results vs Development: A perspective on the 2025 NSC exams diagnostic Report

One of the key causes of a lack in quality in results, is down to the strain in resources forcing teachers to adapt to more practicable methods at the peril of learners having a quality education. At Chelo, we believe true development is quality driven, and with valor, we accept the challenge to be a national leader in developing education such that teachers do not encounter moral dilemma issues due to resources.

Tau de tau23 Apr 2026

No.09

SAB foundation & Chelo - Innovation meets Education

"With the assistance from SAB Foundation funding, we are able to invite more donors and organisations to enhance infrastructure and improve learning outcomes." — Maker Khalo, Founder of Chelo.

Tau de tau21 Apr 2026