LATEST NEWS FROM THE ISIQALO DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Ons kyk graag terug en sê dankie Patmos!
Vrouedag 9 Augustus 2025 Tema: Naamlose vrou “As sy praat is dit met wysheid, as sy leiding gee, is dit met liefde.” Spreuke 31:10-31 praat van die karakter van die vrou, hoe die vrou werk haar huis, en familie, hoe sy haar gedra en hoe sy praat as sy praat met...
Little hands, big gratitude!
“A spontaneous moment of orchestral play and rhythm – thank you, Cape Winelands, for your uplifting and educational visit to Matjiesrivier Primary.”
Soccer – Building Spirit, Strength and Community
Soccer is more than a game for our Isiqalo teams – it’s a space of belonging, discipline and hope.Both Matjiesrivier and Northridge soccer teams, representing Normat Farms and the Isiqalo Trust, recently participated in the regional Aartappel Tournament. Although...
ProCare training
Communication and Conflict management Thank you, ProCare! We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to ProCare for presenting the valuable session on Communication and Conflict Management to our farm workers. The practical insights, accessible...
Education and Training
“Congratulations to our team members who received their certificates in forklift operation, first aid, pest monitoring and fire-fighting! Each achievement makes our team stronger – we are so proud of you!” “Ons span het weer ’n mylpaal bereik! Hierdie toegewyde...
Supporting the community
Supporting the community in engaging with activities in the area that encourage their spiritual development. We strive to create a culture where people can help themselves by focusing on family development, life-skills training, and spiritual enrichment Where...
Appreciation and celebrating dedicated service – 30 years!
Hartlik geluk mnr. John Franse - Matjiesrivier Primêr. Dankie, vir jou toewyding en hart vir die skool en sy kinders, jou tyd en opoffering. This is a primary school on the farm Matjiesrivier, 40km outside of Ceres, on the R46 between Ceres and Touwsrivier. It is the...
Samaritans Feet project 2025
In the cold month of July, Samaritans Feet held a heartwarming outreach at Matjiesrivier and Northridge Primary Schools, with the schools joining hands to make the project possible. Each child’s feet were gently washed, a message of hope shared, and then 106 pairs of...
Music
A timeless moment of our Classical Music Appreciation in House 1818 on the farm, "a fresh song in an old home.” Classical Music Appreciation through dramatization – Pizzicato Polka and William Tell. Classical Music – Brought to Life At Matjiesrivier Primary,...
Normat Farms
Langdiens toekennings 2024 Ons deel graag ’n spesiale geleentheid waar toewyding, harde werk en lojaliteit vereer is. Elke sertifikaat is as ’n simbool uitgedeel, as erkenning en waardering vir die werk wat gedoen word, ongeag die uitdagings, asook oorwinnings. Baie...
Celebrating Growth and Development!
We are so proud to share the latest
Munga 2024
Matjiesrivier Ajax Soccer Team Stands Firmly Behind Drikus Coetzee During the Munga 2024 On Friday afternoon, November 29, an extraordinary moment unfolded on the steep slopes of Bo Swaarmoed, that final grueling ascent of the pass. Drikus Coetzee, the frontrunner of...
Van die Plaas tot in die Kaap!
Isiqalo Development Trust deel graag ‘n kykie in die avonture van ons “geel bucket hat-span” tydens hul heerlike uitstappie na die Aquarium by die Waterfront in Kaapstad. Die dag was gevul met wonderlike ervarings. 🎭 Poppekasvertonings
Viering van Uitnemendheid by Matjiesrivier Primêr!
Trotse oomblik
Vrouedag 2024
Vrouedag 2024 saam met Farren Cloete! “GEROEP vir ’n tyd soos
Classical Music Appreciation
Combine classical music with storytelling.
Nature conservation
Recycling is not just an environmentally responsible practice but also an economically and socially beneficial one.
On the threshold of a new season
Our farm stands on the threshold of a new season, bringing with it the excitement of growth and new opportunities.
Spiritual Development
Supporting the community to engage in activities in the area which encourage spiritual development.
Education and training
We would like to warmly congratulate you on achieving your first aid and forklift operator certificates.






































