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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

HOPE FC Squad on their 2nd dreaming exercise: “What do I want to be?” Legacy, character, impact. Every step, every session, they’re growing into the people they want to be remembered as. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContaigious #RLabs2025 #HOPEFCSquad #YouthPower

RLabs Bloemfontein hosted the Community Health Activation with Leaveil Ward Fitness. A morning of movement, motivation, and community-driven wellness! Thanks to all who joined. #RLabs #RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContagious #RLabs2025

Spreading HOPE at Rosebank College Our team shared pathways for youth to learn, grow & build skills for the future #RLabs #RLabsSouthAfrica #MakingHOPEContagious #RLabs2025

Joburg, you did your thing! We wrapped an inspiring week of Business Model Canvas + Customer Validation workshops packed with energy, ideas & innovation. Thank you for showing up and #MakingHOPEContagious #RLabs #RLabsSouthAfrica #RLabs2025 #LetsBegin

Welcome back University of Oxford!🎓💛 This time with new faces discovering how we make HOPE contagious. Thank you University of Oxford for the day! #RLabsSouthAfrica #KnowledgeExchange #UniversityofOxford #MakingHOPEContagious #RLabs2025

Business Workshops at RLabs Joburg is HERE! Wed, 15 Oct | 10–12 – My BMC Fri, 17 Oct | 10–12 – Customer Validation Tue, 28 Oct | 10–3 – SME Booster 44 Main St, Ferreiras Dorp, Joburg 🔗 Register: qjar.me/oct #RLabsJoburg #SMEs #BizBoost #SkillsUnlocked

We took a special moment today to celebrate our RLabs Director, Rene Parker❤️ Across our RLabs hubs in South Africa, heartfelt birthday messages poured in, filled with gratitude and love. Rene, we love and celebrate you today and always❤️ #RLabsSouthAfrica #HappyBirthday

The 2025 AfriLabs Hub Awards are here, and RLabs South Africa has been nominated across several categories. We’re inviting our community, partners, and supporters to cast their votes for RLabs South Africa. Vote here: afrilabs.com/afrilabs-award/
 Voting closes on 7th October.