Routes2Roots

19/01/2025

Join us for the IYX Africa Online Conference for Community Solutions! 🌍

As we step into 2025, we extend an invitation to all youth leaders, community activists, indigenous leaders, healers, and inspired individuals to join us for our Online Conference for Community Solutions. This conference is an opportunity to unite in the face of the significant environmental, social, and political challenges confronting us globally, as we encounter struggles such as climate change and a global food crisis that require a collective effort to pave a way forward. Together, we aim to shape a path for our families and communities, addressing these pressing issues faced by our indigenous first nation.

🗓 Date: Sunday, 19 January, 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00 - 16:30 SAST
💻 Platform: Zoom

📚 Topics Include:

Community Building
Indigenous Empowerment
Food Sovereignty
Green Safe Zones
Youth Development

Don't miss the chance to hear from experts and engage in meaningful discussions on these vital issues!

🚀 Secure Your Spot!
If you want to register for the Conference for Community Solutions, be sure to complete the Community Questionnaire. This is your chance to share about yourself, your community, and your vision for the year ahead. Plus, filling it out secures your spot at the conference! 📝✨

👉 Fill out the Community Questionnaire here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pgGPsrxy9VfxmJaYraO-m5z7jv9337z-i4CcfcUFWD0/

Together, let’s create change and healing in our communities! 💪🌱

For more information, visit our website: www.iyxafrica.com or contact us at [email protected].

© IYX Africa NPC 2020 – 2025. All Rights Reserved.

#2025

30/12/2024

Some more red sun and beautiful summer evenings

27/12/2024

Red sun ❤️

27/12/2024

A levy of 1.5% of the farm gate price of the herbal tea will be paid into a trust controlled by the Khoi and San, each year.

23/11/2024

The "Le Dumont d'Urville"
Named after Jules Sebastien Cesar Dumont d'Urville, a French explorer and naval officer who explored the Pacific, Australia, and Antarctica
docking in our bay yesterday 🌊

15/11/2024

14/10/2024

In a beautiful collaboration with Fairtree Foundation and Agrico, we are excited to announce the creation of a burgeoning indigenous forest on our De Rust farm! Over 340 trees, including Yellowwood and Wild Olive, have been planted, with the help of De Rust Futura Academy students, ensuring that future generations will benefit from this vibrant ecosystem.

This initiative isn’t just about trees – it’s about community and education. Fairtree also donated R50,000 to support De Rust Futura Academy, a school founded by Getrude Clüver, to nurture the minds of over 1,300 local students.

Discover the roots of this project: https://bit.ly/TheBurgeoningIndigenousForestProject.

27/09/2024

is a Khoisan word for an ancient celebratory dance performed by the San (Bushmen) Nama and Khoi. It is considered one of the oldest dancing styles of indigenous South Africa. Also known as , it is taught from a very young age ❤️🎶

02/09/2024

Traditional pear trea cutting in the gardens of Genadendal Mission Museum

02/09/2024

Gethyllis villosa, a member of the notorious kukumakranka species, is relatively widespread, found from Namaqualand to the Cape Peninsula and extending east to Mossel Bay. It thrives in various habitats, from flats to gentle slopes, often on cooler, south-facing slopes in arid environments where moisture collects and grows in sandy or stony clay soils.
This species is easily recognized by its loosely spiraled leaves, which are covered in coarse white hairs and emerge from a single growth point at ground level. Gethyllis species are geophytic, meaning it has a true bulb that produces leaves during the winter months when conditions are suitable for growth. These leaves die back in the dry summer months, during which the plant enters dormancy.
Summer is also when the plant produces its short-lived but highly fragrant flowers, a striking contrast to the harsh conditions. After pollination, the underground o***y begins to develop but remains hidden until early autumn. When atmospheric pressure changes, usually triggered by approaching cold fronts, the o***y elongates and pushes through the soil, producing fragrant, yellowish-white fruit.
These fruits, often described as "sausages," are highly valued by local communities, who use them to make kukumakranka brandy, a traditional remedy for colic and digestive issues.

Written by: Tristan Kruger
Photo credit: Tristan Kruger
References: Mtsuma, A.(2022) Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden.[Online] https://pza.sanbi.org/gethyllis-villosa Accessed: 02/09/2024

02/09/2024

When the Paramount Chief and dear friend pops in for a quick visit whilst in town and leaves you with a book to finish.. in one day😅

20/08/2024

15/08/2024

With Genadendal Mission Museum – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

11/08/2024