Beyond The Change Foundation

FRIDAY DUTY | 07 AUGUST 2026

CENTRE CLEANING - 7 SELECTED PARTICIPANTS

Following the successful "Future First Dialogue Circle" held at Boitekong Community Centre yesterday, 7 of our NYS Phase 5 - 1st Cohort participants are on duty today to ensure the centre remains clean and welcoming.

We remain committed to service, discipline, and taking pride in the spaces we use to empower our communities.

APPRECIATION AND SUSTENANCE

BOIKANYOS KITCHEN REFRESHMENTS

Beyond the Change Foundation and Khulisa Social Solutions were pleased to provide refreshments, including a nourishing Boikanyo's Kitchen, to NYS PHASE 5 Participants who attended of the FUTURE FIRST DIALOGUE CIRCLE held at Boitekong Community Centre.

This thoughtful gesture aimed to foster a sense of community and appreciation among participants, who engaged in meaningful discussions on the human side of how substances impact jobs, family and dreams. The provision of refreshments underscored the organizations' commitment to supporting the well-being of our participants and acknowledging their valuable contributions to the dialogue.

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SESSION WRAP-UP | 06 AUGUST 2026

SUCCESSFUL DIALOGUE | BOITEKONG COMMUNITY CENTRE

We are proud to announce the successful and fruitful hosting of the "Future First Dialogue Circle" for the 2026 NYS Phase 5 1st Cohort under Beyond The Change Foundation.

Held at the Boitekong Community Centre, this impactful session formed part of the H.E.A.R.T PROJECT, led by Khulisa Social Solutions.

Our NYS Phase 5 participants engaged meaningfully, gaining essential information and practical tools on how substance use impacts jobs, family, and dreams. The dialogue created a safe space for reflection, learning, and empowerment.

Facilitated by: Ms Refilwe Sebitlo (Beyond The Change Foundation)

Theme: _Say NO to Drugs. Choose Life, Not Drugs._
Drugs Destroy Lives

We remain committed to equipping our youth with knowledge to make informed choices and build futures rooted in purpose, health, and opportunity.

Let’s continue to choose a future first. Let’s continue to choose life.

SESSION UNDERWAY | 06 AUGUST 2026

It's the day of the "FUTURE FIRST DIALOGUE" happening now at Boitekong Community Centre!

This powerful session forms part of the H.E.A.R.T PROJECT led by Khulisa Social Solutions.

Our NYS PHASE 5 participants from Beyond The Change Foundation are in attendance, getting equipped with the right information and tools on how substance use impacts jobs, family, and dreams.

Facilitation by: Ms Refilwe Sebitlo (Beyond The Change Foundation)

Theme: _Say NO to Drugs. Choose Life, Not Drugs._
_Drugs Destroy Lives_

Let's choose a future first. Let's choose life.

The Executive Mayor of Govan Mbeki Municipality, Nhlakanipho Zuma and NYDA Executive Chairperson, Dr. Sunshine Myende, officially launched Phase V of the Revitalised National Youth Service (NYS) Programme in eMbalenhle.

A total of 280 unemployed youth signed six-month contracts to participate in the programme, through which they will receive a monthly stipend while gaining practical work experience and skills aimed at improving their future employment prospects.

Read more, here: https://tinyurl.com/3vt3272n.

UPDATE | NYS PHASE 5 DIALOGUE CIRCLE

H.E.A.R.T PROJECT: BOITEKONG COMMUNITY CENTRE

Beyond The Change Foundation is honored to be catered by Boikanyo's Kitchen for our NYS Phase 5 participants for a Dialogue Circle under the H.E.A.R.T PROJECT led by Khulisa Social Solutions taking place tomorrow at Boitekong Community Centre.

We remain committed to supporting local businesses and building strong community partnerships that benefit our youth and the Boitekong community at large.

Thank you, Boikanyo's Kitchen, for your contribution.

05 AUGUST 2026 | TSHIROLOHANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

NYS PHASE 5 PARTICIPANTS - GROUP 1 | BEYOND THE CHANGE FOUNDATION

COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE: AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS

After school hours, Group 1 of our NYS Phase 5 participants visited Tshirolohang Primary School to clean the Foundation Phase classrooms, Grade 1 – 4.

We understand that littering during school hours is common. As part of our service, we stepped in to ensure that learners return to a clean, safe, and dignified learning environment.

At Beyond The Change Foundation, we believe everyone has the right to a clean environment and the responsibility to keep it that way. Through this activity, our participants are leading by example and encouraging learners to take pride in their school.

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05 AUGUST 2026 | TSHOLOFELO TECHNICAL SCHOOL

NYS PHASE 5 PARTICIPANTS - GROUP 2 | BEYOND THE CHANGE FOUNDATION

COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE

After the school break, Group 2 of our NYS Phase 5 participants visited a local TSHOLOFELO TECHNICAL SCHOOL to clean the school facilities.
As We recognize that littering during break time is common, and as part of our service, we stepped in to ensure learners return to a clean and dignified learning environment.

We believe everyone has the right to a clean environment, and the responsibility to keep it that way. Through this activity, our participants are leading by example and encouraging learners to take pride in their school.