Performance by Design SA

14/10/2026

What happens when we look at mental health through a different lens? 🐎✨

ARCH: Seen Through Horses is a three-day training experience exploring how horses and nature can support emotional safety, meaningful connection and lasting change.

Taking place 13–15 November 2026 in White River, the programme is designed for mental health practitioners, coaches, educators and equine professionals looking to develop new ways of working and recognising the moments that can make a difference. 🌾

Hosted by White River Manor and The Ark White River, and run by Arena for Change, this is an opportunity to learn, connect and bring a fresh perspective to your practice.

📅 13–15 November 2026
📍 White River, South Africa

Discover the programme and register via Arena for Change.

30/08/2026

A tour through the stunning facilities of The Ark at White River-So...

11/07/2026

UPPA Golf Day & Padel 2026

One of the most anticipated events on the UPPA calendar is back!

Join us on Friday, 4 September 2026 at the beautiful White River Golf Club, for the UPPA Annual Golf Day & Padel - a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, parents, staff and friends of Uplands while enjoying a day of sport and friendly competition.

Whether you are playing for the title, enjoying the challenge of the course or taking to the padel court - the day promises great company, plenty of laughs and the chance to strengthen connections across the Uplands community.

28/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Brenda to The Ark team in White River.

Brenda joins us in Outreach and Marketing, where she will play a key role in strengthening our connections across the medical, wellness, and community sectors.

Her focus will be on building meaningful relationships that help more people access the care, support, and transformation The Ark provides.

We are proud of the team we are building at The Ark, and Brenda is another wonderful addition.

Her experience, warmth, and commitment to purposeful work will further strengthen what we do and how we reach those who need us most.

Together, we continue to grow a place of healing, restoration, and hope.

03/03/2026

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Save the Date for the 4th Annual RecruitAgri Golf Day!

We’re thrilled to invite you to the RecruitAgri Golf Day on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at the beautiful White River Country Club! This exciting event is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate, and connect with others while honoring those who are driving youth empowerment and employment within the agricultural industry.

Join us for a 4-ball alliance with a sh***un start at 11h00!

Your participation will help us continue supporting the agricultural youth through expert training and mentorship programs.

For registration, sponsorship, or more information, please contact Brenda Archdeacon at 082 820 9855

Let’s come together to make a lasting impact on the future of farming in South Africa!

28/02/2026

Blessed to work and be friends with Joh Morris Benichou

We hear your cry from the battlefield. Getting through each day at work, suppressing what you really want to say. Not fully seen.
Not fully recognized.
Pretending everything is fine.
The battlefield isn’t outside.
It’s the quiet war within.
Going home frustrated, yet still holding it all together.
Show us we are not alone