Meaghan’s Story
Meaghan’s Story Meaghan, aged 22, grew up on Bellevue Wine Estate. She is the middle child, with an older sister and a younger brother, both of whom no longer live at home. Meagh
Mariana’s Story
Mariana’s Story Mariana grew up on Villiera Wines, where her father worked. As a child, she was overjoyed when she heard that a Pebbles Project After-School Club would be opening
Lucy’s Story
Lucy’s Story When 16-year-old Lucy joined the Pebbles Project After-School Club, it became clear that she was facing a significant challenge: a reading delay that was holding her
Lihle’s Story
Lihle’s Story Lihle works at the tasting room on Villiera Wines. In 2017, shortly after being appointed as a tasting room assistant, he enrolled his son, Hlalumi, and daughter, L
Lezaan’s Story
Lezaan’s Story 29-year-old Lezaan grew up on Delheim Wine Estate, where she still lives today. As a baby, she attended the Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre on the farm an
Kimmy’s Story
Kimmy’s Story When little Kimmy arrived at the Pebbles Project Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre for the very first time, she was terrified. The ECD Practitioner recalls t
Karlena’s Story
Karlena’s Story 40-year-old Karlena grew up on Mooiplaas farm in Stellenbosch. When she was just 10 years old, her father sadly passed away. Her mother worked tirelessly in the v
Johnlin’s Story
Johnlin’s Story Johnlin grew up on Delheim Wine Estate with his parents and sister. When Johnlin was 17, he received the devastating news that his father had passed away. “I re
Jesmin’s Story
Jesmin’s Story 24-year-old Jesmin grew up on L’Avenir Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, where she lives with her mother and two siblings. After completing high school, she pursued h

