Access to social justice in South Africa is significantly impeded by high levels of poverty and low legal literacy. This combined with a myriad of barriers, impedes South Africans’ from fully accessing justice. This was one of the key issues discussed at Hlanganisa’s Toka! (meaning justice in Setswana), convening that sought to explore how justice can […]
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Green hydrogen has been heralded as the key to meeting South Africa’s decarbonisation targets and finally leading the country away from its dependence on fossil fuels for energy. By Billy Bokako – Senior Manager: CICSA However, the country continues to lag significantly behind international counterparts in making the transition. Green investment Developing and integrating green
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South Africa’s most recent unemployment figures paint a gloomy picture. Our unemployment rate is now a staggering 32,9%, which is among the highest in the world. By Stephen de Blanche, Chief Revenue Officer for TransUnion Africa The problem is that the country’s chronic joblessness is what leads to most other socio-economic issues, including crime, poverty
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June is Global Pride Month – a time to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and more (LGBTQ+) community worldwide. Inclusion and equality are important every day – but participating in Pride Month is especially meaningful. It is a chance to support and represent LGBTQ+ people, to amplify their voices, and to acknowledge and
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The MTN Foundation, Modern Art Projects South Africa (MAPSA) and the Ruach Elohim Church have once again come together to commemorate and congregate on the 16th of June, in celebration of Youth Day in the rural town of Richmond, Northern Cape. This year the MTN Foundation and MAPSA was proud to present a display of
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The Dis-Chem Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 7th consecutive Blanket Campaign, aiming to provide much-needed warmth to vulnerable individuals and communities during the winter months. This year, the Dis-Chem Foundation has once again donated over 5,500 blankets to various charities and non-profit organizations across the country. In a remarkable show of
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Maintaining good relationships with donors is crucial for nonprofit organisations’ (NPOs) success. Donors provide most of the financial resources necessary for the organisation to carry out its mission and programmes, and by nurturing these associations, NPOs are better positioned to secure larger or recurring donations. South Africa had 266 531 registered NPOs at end-September 2022, according to
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‘Township economy’ refers to enterprises and markets based in the townships. These are enterprises operated by township entrepreneurs to meet primarily the needs of township communities and therefore can be understood a ‘township enterprises’ as distinguished from those operated by entrepreneurs outside the townships. How big is the township economy? An estimated 17% of South Africa’s
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Africa Month is a time to celebrate and recognise the achievements and contributions of the African continent. One area where Africa has tremendous potential is in business and entrepreneurship. However, many African businesses face challenges accessing the capital they need to grow and expand. Debt financing can be a powerful tool for African businesses looking
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Sustainability specialists and environmental protection professionals are expected to grow by 33% and 34% respectively, translating to growth of approximately 1 million jobs globally. Employers estimate that 44% of workers’ skills will be disrupted in the next five years, with those who do not upskill themselves at the forefront of this disruption. Sustainability specialists and
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