Engen has stepped in to aid residents impacted by the severe winds and flooding that have wreaked havoc in the Western Cape this week. The damage follows a series of cold fronts that have battered the region. IOL The company’s efforts, aligned with its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) policy, involve a collaboration with Gift of […]
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In celebration of Youth Month, Sun International hosted matric learners from Tembisa High School and Mpilisweni Secondary School in a career day with a twist. Sun International remodelled the concept of “speed dating”, where one meets and evaluates potential matches in a short, timed encounter, to a “Career Speed Networking” session where learners engaged with
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For decades, the mining sector has recognised the need to invest in the development of its host communities, both from a regulatory perspective and in recognition of the historical inequities that continue to create socio-economic challenges in communities across South Africa. Community trusts (and similar broad-based community ownership schemes) are one vehicle through which companies
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Frogfoot RISE is a prepaid, uncapped internet access campaign, which commenced last year, to help bridge the digital divide in South Africa by providing affordable and reliable high-speed connectivity to underserved communities. With Vrygrond and Philippi being the first communities where this rollout has taken place in the Western Cape, Frogfoot has also recognised the
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The Astral Cares initiative was launched in May 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Subsequently, thousands of households in need have been supported by Astral Foods, receiving a daily meal after losing their income as a result of the national lockdown measures introduced. Astral Cares continues with this initiative, making a huge difference to those who
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Corporate Social Investment project Clover Mama Afrika has announced that its leader Professor Elain Vlok, who manages the project, was awarded at The Woman of Stature Awards™. Media Update Vlok was recognised for her work and dedication towards the project and the Mama Afrikas over the past 23 years. The awards saw over 200 nominations
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Signa Group proudly announces a significant stride in aligning its impact vision by making shareholding available in the business to Signa Trust. Signa Trust is a non-profit organisation (NPO) member entity founded in 2013 by Signa Group with the vision of paying forward our success to the South African community. Signa Trust sponsors black disadvantaged
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Ask most people which sector they think makes the biggest contribution to the South African economy and they’ll probably say something like mining or farming. A few might even mention tourism and manufacturing. In reality, those sectors are all dwarfed by the country’s services sector. In fact, services now account for more than 62% of
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At the heart of transformative change lie women entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers, leading innovation, and impacting communities. In honour of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Bayer Foundation has announced that entries are now open for the 2024 Women Empowerment Awards. This initiative is a celebration of women who are pioneering solutions and
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Applications are open for the annual SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards and Disability Empowerment Awards. Prizes range from R300,000 to R1.3m in funding, and each award winner will receive valuable business skills development, coaching, mentorship, and technical support. The awards are open to entrepreneurs who have an innovative solution that tackles social issues faced by
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