On June 14, 2024, Fairtrade Africa and Du Toitskloof Fairtrade Initiative (DTK Fairtrade Initiative) joined forces to host a pivotal Youth Day meeting. The aim was to confront the pressing challenges afflicting the youth of our Breedekloof community.

Wayne emphasises the fact that he might not have been able to tell his story today if it were not for the Fairtrade initiative. Wayne was nine years old when the Fairhills Association (now known as the DTK Fairtrade Initiative) project started. What might not seem like a big moment for a young boy at that time, turned out to be a crucial part in his success story.

We are bursting with pride over the accomplishments of our local soccer team, Young Shooters.

The Young Shooters were established on Tierstel farm, but are made up of players from surrounding farms as well: Lorraine, Houmoed, and Florence. Most of which are also Fairtrade-accredited farms.