Community & Impact

Kagiso Trust and University of Johannesburg, Faculty of Education’s, Education Conversations webinar identifies educator professionalisation as the key lever for reversing decline in participation KEY POINTS ●       Teacher professionalisation is the foundational solution: South Africa cannot build a mathematically capable nation without first building a mathematically capable teaching profession, according to industry and education leaders. […]

As rising cement prices continue to squeeze small construction businesses, a new circular cement entrepreneurship programme is giving young builders and brickmakers the opportunity to reduce production costs, strengthen their businesses and adopt more sustainable building methods. The nine-month Circular Cement Youth Entrepreneurship Programme aims to support 100 entrepreneurs to build stronger, more profitable businesses

This year, the Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot marks its fifth year in South Africa with the announcement of Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa and Pretty Kubyane as the 2026 Bold Woman Award and Bold Future Award winners, respectively. The winners were unveiled at a celebratory gathering at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff in Johannesburg on Wednesday,

Johannesburg, July 2026 – The devastating flooding that occurred earlier this year along the western boundary of Kruger National Park has torn apart elephant movement corridors that have existed for generations, pushing the animals into neighbouring farming communities in search of food. With no way of predicting where they will emerge next, families face the

Awards recognise academic excellence and reinforce Telkom’s commitment to developing the next generation of innovators, engineers and scientists As South Africa seeks to build the skills needed for a competitive, knowledge-driven economy, investment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education remains critical to unlocking the country’s future potential. Demonstrating its continued commitment to education

The relaunch of bp Thorntree in Soshanguve marks the latest milestone in entrepreneur Cindy Ramokoto’s growing footprint in South Africa’s fuel retail sector, where she is building a business in a space traditionally dominated by men. The relaunch follows a recent upgrade to the site, including a refreshed forecourt and a modernised Pick n Pay

Thousands of young children gained access to books, dedicated reading spaces and early literacy resources this Mandela Month as 10 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres were transformed into vibrant learning environments through the Mandela Month Literacy Legacy Initiative. Early Childhood Development (ECD) is the critical foundation where a child’s lifelong love for learning is born.

South Africans came together to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela as FirstRand Volunteers (FRV) successfully mobilised 2,500 employees across all nine provinces in a major Mandela Month volunteer activation focused on food security, sustainability, and community support. Working alongside long-standing community partner Meals on Wheels, FirstRand employees packed 2,500 nutritious food parcels for vulnerable

Builders extends Price Lock campaign until 31 December Builders is helping South Africans plan, build, repair and renovate with greater confidence through its latest six-month Price Lock campaign, which is currently running until 31 December. As households, contractors and businesses continue to navigate rising living and operating costs, the campaign gives customers access to low,

Every journey starts somewhere. For many South Africans, sport is a unifier, a unifier of belief, a unifier of hope and, often, the platform gifted to pioneer dreams. As a centralised muscle to our nation’s heartbeat, soccer can be found as this connective tissue catapulting young stars to brighter futures and developing lives around our