Chrysalis Academy, Tokai

30/09/2026

Thank you Constantiaberg Bulletin for profiling our Gender-based Violence awareness work during our 26 BRAVO students' outdoor phase.

Our women are reclaiming public spaces one step at a time and one mountain at a time. .

27/09/2026

The adventures of Outdoor continue 🌿

Our young women have embraced water activities, ziplining, hiking and Circle of Life — therapeutic spaces for reflection, connection and healing.

Over the past few weeks, they have grown physically, mentally and spiritually stronger, They continue to challenge themselves, discover their strength and step beyond what they thought was possible.

And while they rise, we continue to remember those who have fallen.

We carry their stories with us. We carry their memories with us. We take them with us in every step forward.

We walk strong. We walk boldly. We walk in Solidarity!

26/09/2026

🎓 Hello 25 CHARLIE,

We trust that you are well.

Many of you have been enquiring about your graduation video. We initially believed that the full graduation ceremony had been uploaded to YouTube, but we have since realised that only the highlight reel was posted.

We are pleased to share the link to your full graduation video below:

🔗 https://youtu.be/GekAeh0f0s8

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We hope you enjoy reliving this special milestone and celebrating the memories of your journey with the 25 CHARLIE course.

🎉🎓

24/09/2026

OUR HERITAGE. OUR VOICE. OUR RIGHT TO BE SAFE.

As we make memories and celebrate our heritage, we are also reminded of our birthright — the right to live with dignity, safety and security.

This Heritage Day, our young women spent time in nature. We spent time in service of one another. We had a "Traditional Braai day, we ate together. We dressed in our traditional attire and we remembered our lineage. We spoke about where we come from, who we are, and the stories that have shaped us.

But heritage is not only about the past.
It is also about the connections that hold us together, our families, our communities, our shared experiences and the responsibility we have to one another.

This Heritage Day, we remember where we come from.And together, we choose to shape where we are going.

24/09/2026

🇿🇦 HERITAGE DAY | Celebrating who we are, and who we choose to become.

Today, we celebrate the rich heritage of our country — the land we call home, the environment that sustains us, and the people, cultures, traditions, languages and spirituality that make South Africa who we are.

We honour those who care for and protect our land, our environment and our heritage in all its forms.

But Heritage Day is also an opportunity to ask: What kind of heritage are we creating for the generations who come after us?

As we celebrate Heritage Day with our 26 BRAVO course — our women’s course — we make a commitment that violence must not remain part of our heritage.

We commit to raising awareness about violence, particularly gender-based violence and femicide. We commit to helping young women recognise their worth, their values and their potential — and to creating communities where they can live with dignity, safety, joy and possibility.
Because our heritage is not only what we inherit. It is also what we choose to leave behind. 🦋🦋🦋🦋

Chrysalis family, tell us in the comments:
🇿🇦 What does Heritage Day mean to you?
🇿🇦What commitment would you like to make to yourself, your community or the next generation?

Happy Heritage Day from all of us at Chrysalis Academy. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

23/09/2026

Yesterday we hosted our second Parent Workshop.

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the loved ones and families of our 26 BRAVO students for showing up in such incredible numbers to support our young adults.

With an incredible 189 family members in attendance, this has been our highest attendance yet for a female course!

In beautiful traditional attire, families gathered and laughed, cried, reflected and imagined a future alongside their young adults. We also had some time to reflect on our own life journey and the memories and experiences that shaped us.

It was a day filled with connection, courage, laughter and tears.

Thank you for showing our students: “You matter. We see you. We believe in you, and we will walk alongside you.”

Here are a few beautiful moments from the day.

23/09/2026

Opportunity for youth aged 18 - 25. 👇👇👇👇

The day you’ve all been waiting for has arrived!

Applications are now open for PYDA’s W**e and Tourism Practitioner Courses for 2027. Please click on the link below for further details:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8I4HecSNu83hoCJGtgIo44eAYwshSNX/view?usp=sharing

Read the ‘REQUIREMENTS’ and ‘HOW TO APPLY’ carefully before sending your application. CLOSING DATE: 1 OCTOBER2026

For more information, call 021 882 9273.

NB: Only emailed applications will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

23/09/2026

Rudi Jackson, an 02 Delta Chrysalis Academy graduate, shares exciting news! 🌟

Join our Trail Run & Walk 2026 to support youth development. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or a casual walker, every step helps. Let's make a difference! 🦋🏃‍♀️



Every entry counts.🦋🦋🦋🦋

Send a message to learn more

21/09/2026

Wonderful profile of our partnership with Tsebo in support of our students and basic cookery students in particular.

Thank you Tsebo Solutions Group

With you every step forward. For over a decade, Chrysalis Academy and Tsebo have partnered to help young South Africans build the skills, confidence and resilience needed to create brighter futures. Every graduation represents more than a milestone. It marks the beginning of a new journey filled wit...

21/09/2026

Yesterday marked a full day of Outdoor adventures. We hiked, we sang, we connected through therapeutic activities, participated in community service, experienced the outdoor zipline, and embraced the wilderness.
It was a day of new beginnings, discovery, connection and stepping beyond what is familiar.

Today, our young women stepped into SOLO — a 24-hour journey of peace, reflection, learning, healing, internal exploration and self-discovery. A time to slow down, listen inwardly and reconnect with themselves and the world around them.

We wish each of them courage, openness and strength as they embrace this deeply personal experience.

And so, the adventure continues… 🌿✨