36 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2025 Food Security and Skills in Agriculture Politiek Community Garden (Commondale Farm) Supported establishment of a communal vegetable garden — providing tools, seedlings, and training—to boost local food security and horticultural skills. Mobility and Inclusion Wheelchair Donation Donated a custom wheelchair to a 15 year old boy with walking difficulties, significantly improving mobility and quality of life for this individual in a rural community. Skills Development (In Progress) Makhasaneni Agriculture Learnership Programme. Underway: supporting a cohort of learners with on-farm training, mentorship, and stipends to build agricultural skills and future employment opportunities. Community Impact NCT’s diverse portfolio of support reaches far beyond immediate material assistance. By investing in foundational services and infrastructure—nutrition, healthcare, education, environmental stewardship, recreation, mobility, and skills training—these initiatives: • Enhance school readiness, attendance, and academic performance • Provide dignity, comfort, and hope to vulnerable families • Foster healthier, more resilient natural ecosystems • Strengthen local food security and selfsufficiency • Promote social inclusion and individual empowerment • Lay the groundwork for sustainable livelihoods through skills development Through these strategic partnerships and targeted interventions, NCT demonstrates how corporate responsibility can drive meaningful, lasting change. Their support uplifts rural communities across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond, helping South Africans confront entrenched challenges with dignity, opportunity, and hope.
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