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The Pinkies – a community approach to ending GBV

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of South Africa’s most entrenched social crises, disproportionately affecting women and children. Despite growing awareness, the prevalence of violence against women remains alarmingly high, with one in three women experiencing abuse. This crisis is compounded by systemic barriers such as poverty, limited economic opportunities and mistrust in justice systems, which […]

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Joburg Theatre and CHOC celebrate book handover

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Joburg Theatre and CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA have celebrated the first official handover of books collected during their festive season book drive. The event took place at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, where the first collection of books found their new home in the hands of brave children and teenagers undergoing cancer treatment. The

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SA men step up for 16 Days of Activism

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Despite significant legal protections, gender-based violence (GBV) is a persistent, harrowing reality for many girls and women in South Africa. This month, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released and handed over to government, the First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, 2022. Gathering data from both victims and perpetrators, the study provides significant insights into

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2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund winners revealed

Community New, Environment, Programmes / admin

Xero, the global small business platform, has announced the 28 small business and non-profit winners of the 2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund, each winning a share of a R8,000,000 global prize pool. The winners represent a diverse group of organisations committed to driving meaningful change and redefining what’s possible in the field they operate in.

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An early Christmas blessing for Gerard Old Age Home residents

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Elderly residents at Gerard Old Age Home received food, clothing, and financial support from Ackerman’s Ububele CSI programme, fostering gratitude and hope. Xoliswa Zakwe – Alex News Christmas came early for the elderly residents of Gerhard Old Age Home as Ackerman’s Ububele CSI (Corporate Social Investment) programme blessed them with a generous donation of food

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A small donation can make a world of difference

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When we have it, we take it for granted. But, to lose it is a life-altering event. Good eyesight and healthy eyes are gifts that we need to look after and appreciate on a daily basis. National Eye Care Awareness Month is commemorated in October every year to raise awareness about the importance of good

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How a pilot project is changing school feeding on the West Coast

Community New, Food Security, In the News / admin

In three years an initiative to make school feeding more impactful has expanded from a pilot project to provide meals to all the children at four West Coast schools. First trialled at HP Williams Primary School in St Helena Bay, the project now includes Masiphathisane Primary School and Louwville High School in Vredenberg. The latest

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Leadership matters, says Eskom Chairperson at Serious Social Investing Conference

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204 days of no load shedding, the expected end of any risk of load shedding by March 2025 and 2024 seeing Eskom finally breaking even or becoming profitable. These were the bold statements made by Chairperson of Eskom, Dr Mteto Nyati, who delivered the keynote address at the Serious Social Investing Conference in Johannesburg. The

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MTN SA Foundation hands over R1.3million multimedia centre to Thaba’Nchu school

Community New, Education, In the News / admin

A step towards conquering the digital divide in the Free State by ensuring that disadvantaged learners have access to state-of-the-art digital technology was taken when the MTN SA Foundation handed over the keys to a R1.3million digital muiltimedia centre at the JS Moroka High School in Thaba’Nchu, Free State. The multimedia centre will open the

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Life Sciences: Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Although sustainability is viewed as a global priority, however, it holds critical importance to the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Amidst the vibrant people, beautiful landscapes, and the remarkable economic growth reported for Sub-Saharan Africa, access to quality healthcare and food security however remains a challenge. Jorge Levinson, Senior Bayer Representative for the Sub-Saharan Africa region explores

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