Find your roots
Press release date 01 March 2023
The Revival of Amathole Akuthi
Ivanya Yethu aims to boost local tourism and Arts and Culture sectors.
The Foundation has made a positive impact in the lives of over 300 beneficiaries of the rural Eastern Cape. The Amathole Heritage Route project is aimed at reviving heritage sites within the Amathole region of the Eastern Cape. With the support from the National Heritage Council, the foundation has since been able to provide 25 job opportunities with a focus on youth & women of the Amathole District .
“The land of the Eastern Cape does not only take pride in its beautiful landscape but has also seen all walks of life… and this includes its rich history. This heritage route will provide an opportunity for local communities to tell their untold stories in their own way. Ours, with assistance from community leaders, is to help make these heritage site easily accessible”, said Samantha Collett, Ivanya Yethu Heritage Foundation’s co-founder.
As most of these heritage sites are in state(s) of delapidation, Ivanya Yethu Heritage Foundation hopes to revive the sites and make the stories accessible for the general public which will in turn boost the local and international tourism [within the Amathole].
Using sustainable development for rural communities, the foundation hopes to inspire the local communities to instill a sense of pride and awareness to help them become ambassadors of their own heritage.
This project has been funded by the National Heritage Council
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Issued by: Ivanya Yethu Heritage Foundation.
Enquiries : Samantha Collett
Cell :+27 82 063 5932
Email. : samantha@ivanyayethu.org
A Historical Guide to the Amathole: Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Chapter 4: Divination “Ulinde ukuza kuka Nxele”
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Key Role Players
Simxolele Molose
Research Manager
Responsibilities include the management of the research team, which encompasses field workers responsible for data collection and analysis.
Simxolele plays a critical role in coordinating data collection, overseeing its analysis, and compiling comprehensive research reports.
Quality assurance in research and reporting is integral to the role
Samantha Collett
Project Administrator
Samantha takes on the role of administrator and finance manager, where her expertise will be instrumental. Managing the prject’s finances, budgeting and reports.
Administration duties include day-to-day operational tasks and overseeing the entire project staff, hiring and payroll.
She plays a crucial role in the financial sustainability of the project.
Mphuthumi Ntabeni
Historian, Writer
Mphuthumi’s role includes documenting the historical and cultural significance of each site and presenting this information in an engaging and accurate manner.
He crafts narratives that effectively convey historical facts while also capturing the cultural essence of each site, adding depth to the project’s documentation. Quality assurance is an integral part of his role.
Buntu Duku
Project Manager, Writer
Responsible for overseeing the overall direction of the project, ensuring that it aligns with the organization’s goals and mission.
He manages the activities of the project, ensuring we stay on track with the phases and timeline
Buntu is responsible for engaging the various stakeholders and maintaining relationship with the staff as well as the community leaders.
Wandile Hlamvana
Communications
As the Communications Officer, Wandile is responsible for overseeing and managing all communication activities within the organization.
This includes crafting and disseminating messages, handling internal and external communications, and ensuring that the project’s objectives are effectively communicated to various stakeholders, maintaining and managing public relations.
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