MAP PROGRAM

Dear KTG Students,

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a 5-star review and share their experiences with Keep That Gold Shining NPC! 🌟
Your feedback helps us continue growing and inspires others to join our mission of empowering youth and building brighter futures.

After reviewing all the incredible entries, our PR Team is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Google Review Competition:

🏆 Top 5 Reviews (Best Comments):
🏅 Clemy Mulunda
🏅 Succeed Maluleka
🏅 Tumisho Matlala

🎁 Random Draw Winners
⭐ Elihle Cele
⭐ Bongiwe Mkhabela
⭐ Jordan Bisangwa

Each of our winners will receive a Takealot voucher via their registered email address as a token of appreciation for helping us share the impact of KTG far and wide.

Thank you again to every student who participated and took a moment to tell the world about their KTG journey. Your words truly help to Keep That Gold Shining! ✨

Warm Regards,
The KTG PR Team
Keep That Gold Shining NPC
Empowering Youth. Building Futures.

Dear KTG Students

Time’s almost up! ⏰ There are only a few hours left to leave your 5-star review on our Google page and stand a chance to win Takealot vouchers worth up to R250! 🎁

It’s quick, simple, and every 5-star rating (even without a comment) counts as an entry.

Here’s what’s up for grabs:
– 🥇 R250 vouchers for the best 3 reviews (chosen by the KTG PR Team)
– 🎉 R100 vouchers for 3 randomly selected 5-star reviews

Deadline: Reviews close at 23h59 on 22 October
Winners announced: 29 October

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Warm Regards
The KTG PR Team

Dear KTG Students,

Thank you for taking the time to complete the Group Evaluation and for providing valuable feedback about your experience with KTG. We appreciate your honesty and engagement — your voices help us strengthen our role as a community partner and ensure that future students benefit even more.

You should receive an email before the 30th of September confirming that we have completed your Community Partner Assessment and submitted it to the JCP department. If you completed your 40 hours and do not receive an email by then, please let us know as soon as possible so we can complete it before the deadline.

Based on your feedback, here are the main areas you raised and how we are addressing them:

1. Communication & Program Design

From 2026 onwards, we plan for all KTG programs to be merged into a single integrated project. When you book an event, you will receive a comprehensive preparation pack to help you prepare properly. This will also ensure that each program is designed in advance so that activities build on each other rather than repeat.

We are also exploring 8-week program cycles for each of our partner schools, creating a structured, progressive experience.

2. Project Activities

We recognise that some tasks, like repeated posters and videos, felt less impactful. Under the new strategy, programs will focus far more on in-person, hands-on community activities, while still giving students flexibility to choose which events best suit them.

3. Time Management & Scheduling

Some students raised concerns about deadlines and the timing of opportunities. It’s important to clarify:

• All activities for each program were published in the Project Guide since February.
• Extra-hour opportunities were released on 12 August and due 31 August. These were an additional option — not a requirement — offered to assist students who had not completed their program tasks. Very few other community partners provide this kind of flexibility.

Looking ahead, with our shift to in-person events only, there will be hundreds of hours available and extra-hour opportunities will no longer be necessary. Students are responsible for making use of the opportunities provided. This reflects the graduate attributes assessed in the JCP module, particularly accountability and responsibility.

To illustrate this point, here are the pass rates (40+ hours completed) across our programs this year:

• BVW Program: 92.86%
• Computer Literacy Program: 90.34%
• MAP Program: 89.86%
• Mentorship Program: 90.00%
• Robotics Program: 88.70%

These completion rates are significantly higher than most other JCP community partners and higher than in previous years. Strict deadlines and accountability — supported by regular reminders — are part of why students succeed at KTG. We were also very generous with those who reached out to us in a timely manner, but late communication (months afterwards) cannot be rectified, just as in the real working world.

4. Transport & Logistics

We acknowledge concerns about transport and are reviewing our providers. All KTG drivers are required to comply fully with community taxi association regulations, which mandate specific documents and permits for anyone transporting passengers. These associations operate within local communities and are best placed to ensure safety, cultural understanding, and compliance.

• ✅ All our drivers are fully certified and compliant.
• ✅ Problematic drivers are immediately removed from the roster — but this depends on us being informed. If you ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable, please let us know immediately.
• ✅ Moving forward, we will implement stricter monitoring and requirements for all drivers.

Taxis remain the safest and most sustainable option for these projects: they support local communities, reinvest money into the areas we serve, and are far less likely to be targeted for opportunistic crimes.

5. Mentorship & Support

We are aware of challenges in the mentorship program this year. In 2026, the mentorship system will be completely redesigned to ensure better responsiveness, accountability, and support for both students and mentees.

6. Resources & Facilities

Many of our partner schools unfortunately lack sufficient resources. We are addressing this in two ways:

• Working with partners to improve conditions.
• Taking more equipment with us for each event to ensure activities can be delivered effectively.

Closing

We are proud of what was achieved this year and of the significant impact you made in our communities. Your feedback shows where we can grow, and we are committed to addressing these issues while maintaining the high standards that set KTG apart.

Never underestimate the power of your contribution. What may feel like a small, routine task to you — a kind word, a moment of encouragement, or showing up when you said you would — can be the spark that changes the entire course of someone’s life. We have seen former learners, now thriving in their careers and lifting their families out of poverty, tell us that it was a single interaction during a KTG program that shifted their mindset and gave them the belief to break the cycle.

You are part of that story. By stepping into these communities, you are not only completing a module — you are shaping futures.

Kind Regards
The KTG Team

Dear KTG Students

This is a reminder that the Group Evaluation form is due at 23h59 TONIGHT.

1. Mandatory Group Evaluation Form:
   ✅ Every person must complete this form: KTG Group Evaluation Form
   ⏰ The form closes on Monday, 8th September @ 23h59. There will be NO EXTENSION to this deadline.

Due to the almost 1000 JCP students involved with KTG this year, we rely on these evaluations instead of one-on-one meetings like other community partners. This feedback plays a significant role in completing your group’s community partner assessment and determining your final JCP mark. The more responses we receive from your group, the more accurately we can assess each member.

⚠️ NB: While other factors (hours, submissions, communication with KTG, event attendance) also contribute to your evaluation, if no group evaluations are submitted, the entire group will receive a default equivalent mark of 50%.

Kind Regards
The KTG Team

Dear KTG Students

This is a reminder that the Group Evaluation form is due at 23h59 on Monday, 8th September.

1. Mandatory Group Evaluation Form:
   ✅ Every person must complete this form: KTG Group Evaluation Form
   ⏰ The form closes on Monday, 8th September @ 23h59. There will be NO EXTENSION to this deadline.

Due to the almost 1000 JCP students involved with KTG this year, we rely on these evaluations instead of one-on-one meetings like other community partners. This feedback plays a significant role in completing your group’s community partner assessment and determining your final JCP mark. The more responses we receive from your group, the more accurately we can assess each member.

⚠️ NB: While other factors (hours, submissions, communication with KTG, event attendance) also contribute to your evaluation, if no group evaluations are submitted, the entire group will receive a default equivalent mark of 50%.

Kind Regards
The KTG Team

As you know, the Final Deadline to Reach 40 Hours is today (Monday, 1 September 2025) @ 23h59. Please take note of the following:

1. Mandatory Group Evaluation Form:
   ✅ Every person must complete this form: KTG Group Evaluation Form
   ⏰ The form closes on Monday, 8th September @ 23h59. There will be NO EXTENSION to this deadline.

Due to the almost 1000 JCP students involved with KTG this year, we rely on these evaluations instead of one-on-one meetings like other community partners. This feedback plays a significant role in completing your group’s community partner assessment and determining your final JCP mark. The more responses we receive from your group, the more accurately we can assess each member.

⚠️ NB: While other factors (hours, submissions, communication with KTG, event attendance) also contribute to your evaluation, if no group evaluations are submitted, the entire group will receive a default equivalent mark of 50%.

2. Log Statements Available
   📄 Your official KTG Log Statements are now available for download from our website: Download Log Statement

If you do not receive the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.

🔒 Please note:

• All logged hours are final – no further changes will be made after midnight tonight.
• Be sure to download your log statement, as it is required for your Evidence Documents submission for the JCP module.

Thank you for your continued dedication and support!

Kind Regards
The KTG Team

Final Deadline to Reach 40 Hours: Monday, 1 September 2025 @ 23h59
Extra-Hour Opportunities Due: Sunday, 31 August 2025 @ 23h59

Dear KTG Students

We’re now in the final stretch—less than 3 days remain to complete your required 40 hours with KTG.

1) Check Your Hours Now

• Review your Hours Summary today. If hours do not appear there, they will not appear on your final Log Statement submitted to the JCP department.
• If anything is missing and you followed all Project Guide instructions and announcements, let us know now—don’t wait.
• Group submissions: Every member was required to submit either (1) the content or (2) proof of the group submission.
  • If you did not submit one of the above before the deadline, those hours will not be granted. No exceptions.
  • This requirement aligns with the Graduate Attributes assessed in the JCP module (personal accountability, professionalism, and documentation discipline).

2) Extra-Hour Opportunities (up to 12 hours)

You may complete Extra-Hour Opportunity 1 and/or Extra-Hour Opportunity 2 (6 hours each, total of up to 12 hours), provided:

• You follow every instruction exactly; and
• Your submission is of very high quality.

There will be no leniency on these submissions.

The extra-hour opportunity instructions can be found here: Extra-Hour Opportunity Guidelines

Important timing notes:

• Submissions requiring manual review take up to 3 working days.
• All submissions submitted before 12h00 today have already been reviewed. Please check that your submission was approved, or resubmit it.
• If you submit now, your work will likely only be reviewed after the final deadline.
  • If it’s not accepted, you will NOT have a further opportunity to fix it. Plan your time well—submit early.

3) No Extensions & Finalisation

• No extensions will be made under any circumstances. This deadline was communicated to you in February, and there have been more than enough opportunities to earn 40 hours. All KTG programs have students who have already earned over 95 hours, so 40 was more than achievable.
• All hours will be finalised and submitted to JCP after Monday, 1st September 2025.
• After 1 September, no further changes can be made.

4) Coming Soon (Next Week)

• Community Partner Assessment information
• Final Log Statement information

Please act now: Check your Hours Summary, fix any gaps immediately (if eligible), and ensure any extra-hour submissions are complete, high-quality, and submitted early.

Kind Regards
The KTG Team

Final Deadline to Reach 40 Hours: Monday, 1 September 2025 @ 23h59
Extra-Hour Opportunities Due: Sunday, 31 August 2025 @ 23h59

Dear KTG Students

We’re now in the final stretch—less than two weeks remain to complete your required 40 hours with KTG.

1) Check Your Hours Now

• Review your Hours Summary today. If hours do not appear there, they will not appear on your final Log Statement submitted to the JCP department.
• If anything is missing and you followed all Project Guide instructions and announcements, let us know now—don’t wait.
• Group submissions: Every member was required to submit either (1) the content or (2) proof of the group submission.
  • If you did not submit one of the above before the deadline, those hours will not be granted. No exceptions.
  • This requirement aligns with the Graduate Attributes assessed in the JCP module (personal accountability, professionalism, and documentation discipline).

2) Extra-Hour Opportunities (up to 12 hours)

You may complete Extra-Hour Opportunity 1 and/or Extra-Hour Opportunity 2 (6 hours each, total of up to 12 hours), provided:

• You follow every instruction exactly; and
• Your submission is of very high quality.

There will be no leniency on these submissions.

The extra-hour opportunity instructions can be found here: Extra-Hour Opportunity Guidelines

Important timing notes:

• Test week starts on Saturday.
• Submissions requiring manual review take up to 3 working days.
• If you submit on Thursday or Friday before the final deadline (Sunday, 31st August @ 23h59), your work will likely only be reviewed after the final deadline.
  • If it’s not accepted, you will NOT have a further opportunity to fix it. Plan your time well—submit early.

3) No Extensions & Finalisation

• No extensions will be made under any circumstances. This deadline was communicated to you in February, and there have been more than enough opportunities to earn 40 hours. All KTG programs have students who have already earned over 90 hours, so 40 was more than achievable.
• All hours will be finalised and submitted to JCP after Monday, 1st September 2025.
• After 1 September, no further changes can be made.

4) Coming Soon

• Community Partner Assessment information
• Final Log Statement information

Please act now: Check your Hours Summary, fix any gaps immediately (if eligible), and ensure any extra-hour submissions are complete, high-quality, and submitted early.


Kind Regards
The KTG Team

You can complete Extra-Hour Opportunity 1 or Extra-Hour Opportunity 2, or both. Each task is worth 6 hours.

• Due Date: 31st August 2025 @23h59
• Reminder of Final Deadline to Reach 40 Hours: 1 September 2025
• If you fail to reach 40 hours by 1 September, you will automatically fail JCP.

Important:

• Submit your work as soon as possible. If your submission is rejected (wrong file uploaded or quality not good enough), you will still have time to resubmit before the deadline.
• We are aware of the test week and that the due date is soon. However, this is an extra-hour opportunity that you can do at any time between now and then. This is a “gift” from us to those who need additional hours at this point in the year, despite the many other opportunities before this.
• No extensions will be made under any circumstances.

Extra-Hour Opportunities Guideline (Click to View)

Why this is important:
KTG has been highly accommodating—offering numerous opportunities on top of our structured programs—and our pass rate is higher than most other community partners.

All hours will be finalised and submitted to the JCP department on the 2nd of September. After the final deadline (1st September), no further changes can be made under any circumstances. This deadline has been communicated since the very beginning of all programs.

Your responsibility:

• Check your log sheet to ensure you are at 40 hours or more.
• Any submissions that you were not awarded hours for, due to not following ALL Project Guide instructions, will not be awarded to you under any circumstances.
• Any hours queries after the 1st of September will be ignored. By that point, the data will be in the UP system, and changes will not be possible.
• You have had access to your hours all year—please ensure they are correct now.

Kind Regards
KTG Team

Dear KTG Students

We’re opening mural painting to all KTG students — and we’d love for you to be part of it!

As part of KTG Week 2025, you’ll help create a permanent, collaborative mural with learners at Thulaganyo Secondary School. The design will centre around the children’s handprints — likely forming a vibrant tree that spans nearly 10m x 10m.

This is a creative and meaningful way to give back, learn, and be part of something lasting.

🗓️ Dates you’ll need to be available:
• Thursday, 17 July – Teach & begin painting the mural
• Friday, 18 July – Complete the mural during Market Day

🎁 What’s included:
• Transport to and from Winterveld
• Lunch on both days
• A special KTG WEEK T-shirt
• All mural materials provided — just bring your energy!

✅ When signing up, you can choose:
• To log hours for your JCP module, or
• To receive a KTG Community Service Certificate for your CV

💡 This is also a perfect opportunity for those looking to make their 67 minutes count this Mandela Day in a hands-on, impactful way.

📌 Booking deadline: Thursday, 10 July
👉 JOIN THE KTG WEEK MURAL PAINTING TEAM!

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Let’s paint something that lasts — together we can! ✨

Warm Regards,
KTG Team

Dear KTG Students

I hope this email finds you well. We are pleased to offer you an exciting opportunity to earn JCP hours by assisting with the upcoming Eskom Expo quality testing at regional events. This is a fantastic way to gain valuable experience while contributing to a prominent educational initiative.

Please find the details of the events below:

Johannesburg Regional Expo

• Date: 01 August
• Time: 11:00 – 17:00 (Project Setup and Project Approval)
• Venue: Wits University Flower Hall

Gauteng South Regional Expo

• Date: 25 July
• Time: 11:00 – 17:00 (Project Setup and Project Approval)
• Venue: University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus, Imbizo Hall

Ekurhuleni Regional Expo

• Date: 15 August
• Time: 11:00 – 17:00 (Project Setup and Project Approval)
• Venue: Hoërskool Jeugland

Northern Gauteng Regional Expo

• Date: 22 August
• Time: 11:00 – 17:00 (Project Setup and Project Approval)
• Venue: Tshwane University of Technology, Theunis Bester Hall

Transport:
Transport will be arranged from the University of Pretoria and will leave at 10:00 AM, returning around 18:00 PM for each of the events.

Compensation:
You will earn 8 hours for each event you participate in. If you sign up for any of the four events, you will also be required to complete a 1-hour online training in the first week of July.

Additional Benefits:
Meals will be provided at each event. Furthermore, students who assist at a minimum of 3 events will be invited to participate in the International Science Fair to be hosted from 6th – 10th October at Emperors Palace.

If you are interested in volunteering for these events, please book now!

We look forward to hearing from you and working together on this exciting opportunity!

Warm Regards
The KTG Team 🙂

Dear KTG Students

We’re inviting passionate students to be part of KTG Week, a special opportunity to uplift an entire community through teaching, creativity, and innovation. The week includes a series of themed teaching days followed by the vibrant KTG Market Day.

📅 Dates: July 16th – July 19th 2025
🚌 Transport will be arranged by KTG

Schedule:

• July 16th: Mathematics and Entrepreneurship
• July 17th: Computer Literacy
• July 18th: Robotics and Art
• July 19th: KTG Markets – a celebration with students, community members, NGOs, companies, and universities

🎓 Although this event will not count toward your volunteer hours, participants will:

• Receive a KTG Community Service Certificate for your CV,
• Earn extra percentage points toward your final JCP mark, and
• Gain the chance to network with visiting professionals and organisations on the Saturday.

👉 If you’re interested, make a booking now as space is limited: Book now for KTG WEEK!

❗All students who participate must attend all 4 days to gain the full experience and receive the official KTG Community Service certificate for their CV.

Let’s Keep That Gold Shining in Winterfield!

We hope that exams are going well so far, and we wish you all the best with your remaining exams!

Warm Regards
KTG Team

I hope your exams are going well.

We’re pleased to let you know that new in-person tutoring dates have been added to the MAP schedule for July. Please use the link below to get more information and sign up.

Dear KTG Students

We’ve recently made major updates to our hours tracking system across all programs to ensure fairer, faster, and more consistent processing of your submissions.

✅ Please take a moment to request your updated hours summary here: Request Hours Summary.
📋 Once you’ve reviewed your hours, if you notice anything that looks incorrect or missing, kindly let us know via the contact form: Contact Us. The description should be Hours Query.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts and dedication. These improvements are part of our commitment to support your work and ensure transparency in how hours are tracked and awarded.

Warm Regards
The KTG Hours Team

Dear MAP Students,

We hope you’re enjoying the MAP program so far and finding it valuable for your learning journey!

This is a friendly but important reminder about our event booking and attendance policy, which each of you agrees to when signing up for any MAP event on the KTG website:

“I agree to attend this event and understand that my seat is being reserved and paid for. If I fail to attend, or if I cancel or notify KTG of my absence less than 48 hours before the event, I will be responsible for covering the cost of my seat.”

Here’s why this matters:

• Each MAP student is allocated R1020 through the JCP partnership to participate in the program.
• This budget covers transport as well as essential resources like printing, stationery, learner awards, and other learning materials.
• Once you book for an event, KTG arranges and pays for your transport. If you don’t show up and haven’t cancelled at least 48 hours in advance, we are not reimbursed, and that amount is permanently lost from your budget.
• To keep things fair and within the program’s limits, each student is allowed to attend up to four (4) events under this budget.

📌 If you miss an event without proper notice, that session still counts toward your 4-event limit. To attend another event beyond that, you’ll need to reimburse the R200 transport cost from the missed session.

We want as many students as possible to benefit fully from the program, so please be mindful when booking and cancel early if you can’t attend.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment!

Warm Regards
The KTG Team

We need your help capturing data from the baseline tests! If you’re looking for extra hours, this is a great opportunity.

📅 When? Saturday, 15th March
⏰ Time? 08h30 (No late arrivals)
📍 Where? JCP Office

✅ What to Bring:

• Student card
• Laptop
• Snack & water (to keep you going!)

⌛ How It Works:

• You must arrive by 08h30.
• You can leave when you’ve finished or if you need to.
• Your hours will be calculated based on your departure time.

💬 Interested?
Join the Telegram group to stay updated: https://t.me/+WV0gP9n62_s3NGJk

See you there! 🚀

Best Regards
The KTG Team

Dear Students,

This is a reminder that your Offline Work is due on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at 23h59. Please ensure that you have completed your submission on time to receive your allocated hours.

⚠ Important: Reviews can take 2-3 working days, so it is highly recommended that you submit early. If your submission does not meet the requirements and is not accepted, you may not have enough time to fix it before the deadline. No resubmissions will be accepted after the deadline.

📌 Key Points:

• Each individual (not group) must complete their own work.
• The video and comprehensive notes must meet all the given specifications.
• Submissions must be in the correct file format and naming conventions as per the Project Guide.
• The total allocated hours (8 hours) will only be awarded once your work has been reviewed and deemed satisfactory.
• Any deviation from the specifications may result in fewer or even 0 hours awarded.

For more details, refer to the Project Guide and ensure you follow all requirements. If you have any questions, reach out before the deadline.

Good luck, and we look forward to your submissions!

Best Regards
The KTG Team

Dear KTG Students

Just a final reminder that the Project Guide Quiz is due this Sunday at 23:59! 🕛

Make sure you check the last page of the Project Guide for all the details, including the quiz link. This is a great opportunity to earn an easy hour, so don’t miss your first deadline! ✅

Get it done early and stay on top of your hours!

Warm Regards
The KTG Team

Dear KTG Students

Regarding the project proposals that each group is required to submit to JCP, you may replace the community partner signature in the section designated for it with the KTG logo (click here to download) and proceed with submission. Approval from us is not necessary.

Kind Regards
The KTG Team

The capacity for all in-person MAP events has been increased from 30 to 50 students. We have secured six schools, allowing more students to attend and choose the dates that work best for them.

If you haven’t signed up yet for 4 events, you can now apply.