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RLabs is an award-winning South African non-profit, established in Bridgetown, Cape Town, in 2009. #MakingHOPEContagious | #Innovation | #SocialChange

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Today at the 7th African @IEOMSociety Conference, our CEO @ChristineTaphel was honoured with the IEOM Industry Leadership Award.

This recognition reflects a long-standing commitment to engineering excellence in community development. #RLabsSouthAfrica #RLabs #IEOM2026

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The 7th @IEOMSociety, hosted by @CPUT, featured a keynote from our CEO @ChristineTaphel.

Her address, "Beyond the Divide," focused on leveraging AI, identifying operational bottlenecks, and the "Robin Hood" sustainability model to empower women and youth. #RLabs #IEOM2026 #CPUT

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This Workers’ Day, we honour Our Chief of Operations & Technology, Michael Abrahams, started at RLabs as a volunteer in 2009 and through years of service, growth & community impact, became part of the leadership shaping HOPE today.

#RLabsSouthAfrica #WorkersDay #RLabs2026

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We welcomed Dr. Mzamo Masito, author of "THIS COUNTRY HATES OUR MEN & BOYS", who shared the “why” behind his words, and the deeper story behind the book.
He book is available online at selected stores.

#RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContaigious #THISCOUNTRYHATESOURMENANDBOYS

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We are honored to invite you to the official book
launch of "THIS COUNTRY HATES OUR MEN &
BOYS" by the insightful Dr. Mzamo Masito

Date: Monday, 20 April 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: 55 Boschendal Rd, Westridge, Mitchells Plain,
Cape Town

#RLabsSouthAfrica #booklaunch #RLabs2026

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Our ReCha team met with Karin Boomsma & Esther Mangiza from The Rock Group to shape how RLabs programs can best serve the Northern Cape.

#RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContaigious #RLabs2026

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Athlone & Mitchells Plain, it’s your time.

The RLabsU Community Change-Maker Program is calling future leaders ready to grow, lead & make real impact.

#RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContagious #RLabs2026 #ChangeMakers

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We hosted the Jozi My Jozi x RLabs Volunteer Onboarding Program, equipping young volunteers with tools, knowledge & real opportunities

#RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContaigious #RLabs2026

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Our Western Cape Tech and Innovation competition winners stepped into the spotlight at TIA SA Innovation Week, confidently pitching their solutions to industry leaders and investors at Nasrec.

#RLabsSouthAfrica #SAIW #Entrepreneurship #RLabs2026

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SA Innovation Week 2026.

Our innovators from Cape Town in the Western Cape are on-site connecting, attending sessions, and engaging with other brilliant minds from across the country.

#RLabsSouthafrica #InnovationWeek2026 #JoburgInnovation #RLabs2026

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Strong communities are built through intentional partnerships.

We believe meaningful impact happens when impactful organizations with a shared purpose combine their strengths to serve communities more meaningfully.

#RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #FinancialWellbeing #BECOME

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Academy 2026 is officially underway.

First classes launched today with AgriTech and Office Management & Technology — building skills for the future, starting now.

New year. Real learning. Real impact.

#RLabs #RLabsSouthAfrica #RLabs2026 #MakingHOPEContagious #KnowledgeExchange

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Our first Knowledge Exchange of 2026 at RLabs featured a welcome by Chenique Jacobs, the RLabs story from Founder Marlon Parker, and an inspiring story from Allan van der Meulen (Zlto).
Proud to host NYU Stern GSB for a day of shared learning and impact.
#RLabsSouthAfrica2026

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Creative sparks everywhere today 🔥
Japes & Debbie from Canva Africa broke down Canva’s top features.
We ended with a design challenge for #ZaxFestive2025, and the entries went crazy.
Huge thanks to Canva Africa for joining us

#RLabs #RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContaigious

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We just welcomed Canva Africa to RLabs in collaboration with Yoma, and the creative energy is already lifting the roof.
Huge shoutout to Venita Solomon and lead creatives Japes Fowcett & Debbie Turner for setting the tone .
#RLabs #RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContagious

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RLabs South Africa CEO, Christine Taphel, and Chief of Youth, Andrea De Wet, represented RLabs by participating in the Social Return on Investment training, facilitated by the Development Bank of Southern Africa as part of the G20 Social Summit, hosted under G20's Presidency.

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Robyn Brock, Co-owner of Not So Plain – Bars and Bakes, reflects on her Forge Global Summit experience and the power of giving local changemakers the resources they deserve.

#RLabs #RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContagious #RLabs2025

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Thank you to the FORGE Global Summit for an incredible day, a space to be inspired by the stories of fellow township entrepreneurs. We are grateful for the opportunity to share and celebrate the journeys and impact of our very own township changemakers!

#RLabs #ForgeGlobalSummit

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HOPE FC vs Hout Bay United Football Club (HBUFC)⚽
Join us tomorrow, 26 October 2025, at Erica Park Stadium, Belhar for an exciting match!

Kick-off starts at 3 PM. Expect food trucks, fresh coffee, and best of all, FREE ENTRY!

Bring your friends & family. See you there!

#RLabs

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We had the honor of welcoming Johannes Wedenig, Director of UNICEF South Africa, and Etleva (Eva) Kadilli, Regional Director of @UNICEF , to RLabs yesterday for an insightful visit.

Thank you for an inspiring day!

#RLabsSouthAfrica #ReCha #Yoma #UNICEF