By Graeme Wilkinson, Senior SI Specialist, Tshikululu Social Investments The mining and extractives sector plays a major role in the South African economy, and it has a significant responsibility to create positive socio-economic impact in the communities where mining houses operate. Tshikululu Social Investments, in partnership with the Minerals Council South Africa, hosts an ongoing […]
Project “School Takeover” Shows the Power of Collaboration 01 February 2026, Swellendam (Western Cape). Pick n Pay continued its inaugural “Project School Takeover” at Kleinfontein Primary School near Swellendam, marking the second of three rural school interventions this month in communities where the retailer operates. Pick n Pay and its partners responded to the financial pressure
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Monday, 2 February 2026 – Climate change is no longer a distant threat – it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies, and ecosystems. In Africa, few sectors are as exposed – or as vital – as mining. Intensifying droughts, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are placing growing pressure on water availability and operational stability. For mining
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As communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga continue to recover from severe flooding, the MTN South Africa Foundation has stepped forward to support families impacted by the disaster. MTN’s technical teams remain focused on sustaining strong and reliable network connectivity across affected areas. While the intensity of rainfall has eased in parts of the region, humanitarian
Fiona Zerbst, Associate Writer at Trialogue, shares six practical strategies for companies partnering with nonprofits to navigate international funding cuts In 2025, something almost unthinkable happened – the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and other major donor nations began scaling back their Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments. Driven by economic slowdowns,
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MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to education by providing digital devices to selected schools across the country as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back -to – School Campaign. These devices are allocated to schools as a support system to enable access to e -learning tools
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By Graeme Wilkinson, Senior Social Investment Specialist at Tshikululu Social Investments The announcement of South Africa’s most recent matric results, delivering a historic 88% pass rate, marks a moment worth pausing on. It is a milestone that speaks to system resilience, improved coordination and the sustained effort of teachers, learners, families and policymakers. For social
An 88% pass rate is real progress. The question is who falls out before matric Read More »
As South Africa continues to grapple with one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. While entrepreneurship is often positioned as a pathway to job creation and economic resilience, far too many new ventures fail before they ever reach their potential. The difference between
Johannesburg, Tuesday 14 January 2026 – Music icon and philanthropist Ashley ‘Shimza’ Raphala once again demonstrated his commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities through the donation of 3000 pairs of Hopeful Soles school shoes to children in need. The handover took place on 13 January 2026 at the Rabasotho Community Centre in Tembisa, under the banner of
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