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South Africans are battling rising costs, inflation while losing faith in the economy

Although employed South Africans continue to show resilience as they face the macro-financial challenges besetting the country, 45% are considerably financially stressed, 7 out of 10 are trying to cope with incomes that have not improved since 2020, and their confidence in the economy is being eroded, according to the 2023 Old Mutual Savings and […]

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Rise for women and hack for a purpose

Bayer South Africa partners with Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) to launch the RISE for Women’s Health Hackathon Bringing together some of the most talented young minds, influencers, policy makers and experts to develop innovative ways to raise awareness on women’s health and sexual and reproductive education. This is the motive behind RISE, a hackathon organised

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Transforming South Africa’s education system for a better future for all

Ensuring access to quality education is critical if we are to build an inclusive sustainable future for South Africa. Education can increase employment opportunities, eliminate poverty, contribute to national socio-economic development and reduce existing inequalities. By Takalani Netshitenzhe, Vodacom South Africa External Affairs Director Education supports innovation to address present-day challenges while preparing the next

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The law doesn’t always equate to justice

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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Bayer in South Africa celebrates gender equal rights in the workplace

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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Dis-Chem Foundation’s Annual Blanket Campaign: Spreading warmth to those in need

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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7 tips for NPOs to maintain good relationships with donors

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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A ‘green workforce’ for a faster just transition

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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