Blog Archive

The value of a little praise and enthusiasm is reflected in the kid’s attitude

If you’re walking down the street in Masi (Masiphumelele, the township where GYSA focuses it’s work) and you hear a local girl mutter to her friends “akafratsi” – hang your head in shame and walk away.

The view of the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean 1,085m below you is incredible awesome.

Herbert Nitsch, the “deepest man on earth”, can hold his breath for nine minutes and four seconds.

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The newly renovated library and has created an inspirational space for the children of Ukhanyo Primary to access educational resources and books.  Each afternoon, the library turns into a hub of activity when GYSA’s volunteers facilitate the after school club programme. 

Take a video tour of our accommodation in Fish Hoek, Cape Town.

We took a trip down to Hout Bay in Cape Town for our first snorkeling adventure with hundreds of playful seals.

The team of Gap Year South Africa is proud to present our new and exciting Gap Year South Africa website. We look forward to your involvement in our future plans.