Lima Rural Development Foundation

04/02/2026

The Blouberg team, together with Lima’s Managing Director Lynette Parsons, recently conducted farm visits in Avon Village as part of our Smallholder Farmers Support Programme.

The visits provided an opportunity to engage directly with participating farmers, assess progress on the ground, and offer ongoing technical support. The team visited Mr Martin Masipa, who is cultivating piquanté peppers, and Mr Dankuru Abram, who is producing cabbage.

These engagements form part of Lima’s commitment to strengthening smallholder farmers through hands-on support, knowledge sharing, and sustainable agricultural development in partnership with De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa.

28/01/2026

REGENTSE is a youth-led primary cooperative from Devrede Village, Bochum (Blouberg North), formed by Marothi Mamadi, Refentse Rakgoropo, Pearl Manaka and Thabo Molokomme.

The cooperative includes a former Social Employment Fund (SEF) participant and focuses on producing cabbage, butternut and potatoes, while also rearing and selling chickens locally.

After several successful production cycles, the group saved funds and secured 6 hectares of land from the traditional council. They are currently clearing the land in preparation for their next potato production cycle.

REGENTSE forms part of the De Beers Programme, which supports emerging farmers to grow sustainable agricultural enterprises. The cooperative also benefits from strong relationships with neighbouring commercial farmers who assist with machinery and implements.

Lima has supported the cooperative through training in crop and broiler production, helping build skills, confidence and long-term sustainability.

De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa

23/01/2026

Lima has officially entered Phase 4 of the Social Employment Fund (SEF), a programme dedicated to strengthening communities through meaningful, dignified work opportunities.

As part of the SEF programme, training our participants is essential, equipping them with practical knowledge and skills that support both their current roles and future employment opportunities.

Through our collaboration with Tsibogang NPO, the North West SEF team attended a comprehensive training session focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and HIV. The session explored how to identify signs of abuse, understand the impact of GBV on individuals and communities, and apply practical strategies to support survivors.

Participants walked away with strengthened knowledge and practical skills to address GBV and HIV, both in their work and within their communities.

08/01/2026

Job Vacancy: Enterprise Development Facilitator
- Fixed-term contract
- Junior level

Requirements:
- Graduate with a qualification in either agriculture/ agribusiness/ business studies/ community development or similar
- Driver's license (& must be a competent driver of a manual vehicle)
- Minimum 2 years of working experience
- Experience in stakeholder engagement & working with small businesses
- Computer literate
- Available immediately
- 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗸𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲/ 𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗻𝗮, 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗽𝗼 (𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱)

Please send CV with traceable references & proof of address to recruitment@lima.org.za

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:𝟭𝟰 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

15/12/2025

Job Vacancy: Community Development Facilitator
Location: Groblershoop, Northern Cape
Job Type: Full-time position

Minimum requirements:
- Diploma/ Degree in Social / Community Development/ Agriculture or similar
- Valid Driver's License with at least 1 year experience driving a manual vehicle
- 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 !𝗞𝗵𝗲𝗶𝘀 / 𝗞𝗮𝗶 !𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
- 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗮𝗻𝘀
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing relationships with relevant social stakeholders in the !Kheis & Kai !Garib municipalities and supporting community development initiatives including social clubs.

To Apply:
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮, please send your CV with traceable references to recruitment@lima.org.za
Subject line: Comm Dev Facilitator Groblershoop

Application Deadline: 19 December 2025

12/12/2025

Through support from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), rural enterprises are gaining vital tools to grow, strengthening food security, boosting local economies, and creating meaningful jobs. Farmers in the programme have benefited from upgraded infrastructure, essential inputs, and hands-on technical support that improve long-term stability and productivity.

Lima plays a key role by assessing applications, conducting site visits, training farmers, engaging stakeholders, and providing tailored post-investment support.

Necton Farm is one of the programme’s standout successes. After receiving 3,800 Highliner Silver Brown layer chickens in October 2025, egg production rose from 5 to about 30 crates a day. Funded support, including a fully equipped structure, four months of feed, cages, egg trays, and an Isuzu single-cab bakkie, has kept operations running smoothly. Consistent feeding, cleaning, and waste management continue to support excellent flock performance.

The farm now employs five permanent staff and hosts two Fort Cox students, while expanding its market reach with branded eggs and strong interest from buyers such as Rhodes University, Spar, Pick n Pay, and Lalibella Game Lodge.

09/12/2025

Through the Risepreneur Programme, young entrepreneurs are empowered with mentorship, skills training, and the opportunity to pitch their business ideas. We are excited to share that Thobeka and Kgothatso, two of our interns, were selected as programme finalists after completing rigorous business assessments and pitch preparation.

They confidently presented their enterprises, Thobeka specialising in sneakers and dresses. Their strong presentation earned them a Group 2 Reward, along with a prize and a certificate of recognition.

This achievement reflects their dedication, growth, and passion for entrepreneurship. The programme has equipped them with valuable skills in pitching, marketing, customer relations, financial planning, and business development, strengthening their vision for the future of their business.

We are incredibly proud of Thobeka and Kgothatso and look forward to seeing them continue to rise!

03/12/2025

28/11/2025

This weeks Open Day didn’t just highlight partnerships, it celebrated the heart of the AGGP Enterprise Development Programme: our entrepreneurs!

From agro-processing and catering to haircare, retail, and innovative township services, beneficiaries proudly showcased their businesses through vibrant exhibition stalls. Each display reflected real growth, dedication, and the confidence that comes with skills training, mentorship, and market exposure.

The AGGP programme, implemented by Lima and supported by Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, is strengthening the rural–township local economy by:
• Providing hands-on enterprise development support
• Building practical business skills
• Creating a network of peer support
• Enabling entrepreneurs to grow, formalise, and access new opportunities

Our beneficiaries are proof that when young entrepreneurs are equipped with the right tools and support, they become drivers of change in their communities.

Thank you to every enterprise that showcased their journey, your hard work and innovation inspire us all.

27/11/2025

Yesterday, Lima proudly hosted the AGGP Open Day in Hammarsdale, a powerful celebration of collective impact and the remarkable growth of our programme’s entrepreneurs.

Beneficiaries from the AGGP Enterprise Development Programme showcased their businesses through inspiring exhibition stalls, demonstrating real progress in strengthening the rural–township local economy.

Speakers included Lynnette Parsons, Lima Managing Director, who expressed appreciation to our partners and congratulated the entrepreneurs on their impressive growth; Mrs Nomfundo Dlamini, Head of Ecosystem Enablement at Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy SA, who spoke on the importance of Public–Private Partnerships in rural–township economic development; and representatives from KZN EDTEA, eThekwini Metro Local Economic Development, and Hammarsdale–KwaXimba Enterprises, who shared key insights on strengthening local economic ecosystems.

Delegates visited stalls where beneficiaries proudly showcased their enterprises, highlighting the progress made through consistent mentorship and support. Thank you to all our partners and to everyone who has contributed to this journey of shared value.

21/11/2025

Today, we stand in solidarity with the
Gender-Based Violence affects women, children, and families in every community. It is not a distant issue; it is a daily reality for many people.

At Lima, we recognise that safety and dignity are essential for true development. This year, through our Social Employment Fund (SEF) programme, we have added GBV awareness and support as a training theme, ensuring that participants and communities have the knowledge, tools, and safe spaces to speak about this crisis.

As the country pauses today to highlight the urgent need to end GBV, we stand with the women and communities calling for change.

Without women, communities cannot thrive. Without safety, development cannot happen.

💜 Wear black
💜 Amplify the message:
💜 At 12pm: 15 minutes of silence, for the 15 women murdered every day

18/11/2025

Lima, together with South Deep Gold Mine and GDARD, recently hosted a Grain Information Day for 34 South Deep host community farmers. The event brought farmers and agricultural experts together to explore practical ways to strengthen crop production, improve farm management and build resilience within the grain sector.

Partners including Pannar Seeds, GDARD, Senwes and Marksure shared valuable insights on sustainable farming, market opportunities, post-harvest practices and risk management.

This session created a meaningful platform for farmers to connect with experts, ask questions, share experiences, and explore new ways to boost productivity and resilience in their farming operations.

At Lima, we remain committed to supporting smallholder farmers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.