My Community Connects is bringing SA talent centre stage
This year, we’re proud to introduce ‘My Community Connects’ in partnership with South African singer and songwriter Jimmy Nevis.
What started out as a community-focused talent upliftment project in 2021, an initiative to help connect some of the nation's finest musicians, dancers, chefs, and visual artists to their dreams, has blossomed into something even more special.
My Community Connects has expanded to incorporate social innovation in fields such as sports, science and technology, entrepreneurship, and academia, with the goal of fostering skills, narrowing the digital divide, and creating gainful employment opportunities for South Africans across sectors beyond the creative industry, all while showcasing the country’s diverse and vibrant talent pool.
While connecting South Africans to reliable fast fibre internet is our business, we are focused on so much more than laying fibre. Through this and our many other initiatives, we want to broaden access to connectivity that allows young entrepreneurs and creators to build their brand, communicate it, and get buy-in from prospective audiences and clients. We’re especially thrilled to have Jimmy Nevis on board, whose words to us were:
"I grew up in a very community-oriented household and have always felt the need to help people realise just how achievable their dreams are. There are so many gifted and innovative individuals out there, and I’m glad to be working with Vuma to help mentor these talented people and help them realise that their dreams are attainable.”
My Community Connects will host a workshop where young, talented South Africans can engage with Jimmy Nevis, ask him questions, and gain valuable insights and knowledge about the industry, as well as lessons in both personal and business growth.
Additionally, this year's campaign will feature a new element, recognising one individual from each category for their outstanding work. Vuma will connect this person with a mentor in their industry to help them along their journey.
This promises to be a difficult decision for our judges, as the entries we've received so far have been phenomenal and have showcased the potential that this year's campaign has to empower communities throughout South Africa.
Watch this space to catch some of the outstanding entrants who are moving and shaking through the #MCC portal.
Entries for My Community Connects are still open and South Africans looking to showcase their abilities can visit www.mycommunityconnects.co.za to enter.
While you’re at it, why not take a look at our uncapped fibre deals and find ‘fibre in my area’ coverage at www.vumatel.co.za.