Building Victorious Women (BVW) Program

Dear BVW Students,

Please take note of the following important information:

The buses will leave from UP Hatfield Bus Terminal (Cnr Herold Street and Duxbury Road) at 07:30 sharp every Saturday to travel to the schools. The buses will depart the schools at 13:00 to return to campus, bringing you back to the pickup point in Hatfield.

Ensure you arrive before 07:15 to avoid missing the bus. The bus will not wait for latecomers under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Mandatory training will take place on Friday, 10 April at 17:30 on campus (Venue: ENG II 3-40).

Please make sure you bring the following essentials:

• Lunch
• Water (or at least a water bottle)
• Snacks to keep your energy up
• Stationery for marking and related tasks

Do not forget to wear your JCP t-shirt.

Kind regards,
KTG Team

Dear JCP Students,

Please note that all emails and queries regarding JCP must be submitted via the official Contact Us form on our website:

Any communication sent through other channels will not be responded to. Additionally, please be aware that repeated use of incorrect communication channels may result in negative hours being allocated, as we operate as a company and unnecessary email traffic impacts our ability to effectively communicate with our funders and partners.

Furthermore, under no circumstances should any team member be contacted via phone. Any such attempts will also result in negative hours being assigned.

Thank you for your cooperation, and have a fantastic Easter.

Kind Regards
KTG

Dear BVW Students,

We hope this message finds you well.

It has come to our attention that some students will be writing a test on the same day as the first BVW event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 11th April 2026. Please note that the arrangements for all BVW events, including the dates and times, are made in coordination with the school. As a result, these arrangements cannot be changed, and additional transport arrangements will unfortunately not be possible.

If you will be writing a test on that Saturday, kindly email Ms. Baloyi at nbaloyi@keepthatgoldshining.org and attach official proof of your test before 15h00 on the 20th of March 2026. While we will not be able to waive the required hours, students who provide legible proof will be given first preference for make-up hour opportunities that will take place later in the year.

Students who do NOT inform us in advance will be added to the bottom of the first-come, first-served list when seeking additional opportunities to complete their hours.

Please also be reminded that at least 40 hours must be completed by the end of the programme to pass JCP. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your automatically failing the JCP module, regardless of other assessments, as this is a prerequisite in the module.

Kind Regards
The BVW Team

Dear KTG BVW Students,

Please read and understand the important information below.

1. Communication Platform Change

Due to changes in Telegram’s terms of service, such as introducing charges in South Africa, we will be moving all informal communications to Signal.

You can find the relevant Signal groups on the website (on the BVW program page).
Please join the necessary Signal groups as soon as possible.

2. Project Proposal Signatures

We have a long-standing agreement with JCP due to the volume of students (950+).

Your project proposals do NOT need to be signed by us.
Simply write “KTG” in the signature box.

Please do not email us regarding this matter. Emails relating to this will be ignored.

3. Where to Find Information

All information can be accessed here:

https://keepthatgoldshining.org/jcp/
→ Click JCP Programs
→ Select your program

Dear JCP Students,

I hope this message finds you well.

Following our recent communication regarding changes to informal communication platforms, we would like to confirm that Signal has been selected as the official informal communication platform for the Building Victorious Women (BVW) Programme.

Due to accessibility and reliability concerns with Telegram, Signal will now be used to ensure that all volunteers can stay informed and connected without barriers related to subscriptions, or platform restrictions.

Please use the link below to join the official Signal group for KTG’s BVW Programme: BVW Signal Group Link

Once you have joined the Signal group, all informal programme communication will take place there. Please note that emails/announcements will continue to serve as our primary and formal communication channel for all official updates and important information.

If you experience any difficulties joining the group or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued commitment and support of the programme.

Kind Regards,
The KTG Team

Hi everyone 👋

We’d like to let you know about a change to our informal communication channels.

Due to recent changes in South Africa around Telegram’s platform model, including the introduction of paid subscription requirements and increasing limitations on free access, we’ve decided that Telegram is no longer a reliable or accessible option for all KTG students. We want to make sure that no learner is excluded from communication because of data costs, subscriptions, or platform restrictions.

As a result, KTG will no longer be using Telegram as an informal communication platform.

We are currently exploring alternative platforms that are:

• Free and accessible to all students
• Easy to use and privacy-driven
• More reliable in the long term

We’ll keep you updated as soon as a new informal platform is finalised.

👉 For now — and for the rest of the year — all important and official communication will continue to be sent via email.
Please make sure you are checking your email regularly, as this remains our formal and primary communication channel.

Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your patience while we make this transition.

Warm regards,
The KTG Team 💛

Dear 2026 JCP Students,

Welcome to KTG! We’re excited to have you on board for this journey of impactful community engagement. Before we get started, there are a few important things to note:

1. KTG has almost 1000 JCP students:
   We pride ourselves on providing clear communication and making JCP as easy as possible for all our students. Please avoid contacting us if it is not necessary, as our team cannot handle 1000 individual emails. If you do NEED to contact us, please use the contact page on OUR JCP website.
2. Mandatory Community Partner Talk – Friday, 6 February
   You are required to attend the community partner talk on Friday, 6 February at 11h30, in the AULA Auditorium.
3. How KTG is Different:
   Unlike other projects, KTG not only focuses on planning but also manages the finances. This makes your work as JCP students easier while maximising the impact of your projects.
   Preliminary Project Guides: Here is the link to the KTG JCP website. Under your project, you will find the preliminary Project Guide with information about how the project will run. These guides will be finalised soon, but you can already use them to draft your project proposals, timelines, and budgets during JCP week.
4. Budgets:
   While KTG handles all finances directly, you are still required to submit a budget (this budget will not be used), and therefore, you can use the project guide to draft this budget.
5. Join the Telegram Group:
   To stay updated and communicate efficiently, please join the KTG Telegram groups. The links for each project can be found on their program page.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday!

Once again, welcome to the KTG family. We can’t wait to start this journey with you and see the incredible impact we will make together.

Warmest regards,
The KTG Team