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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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Buhle Farmer’s Academy school nutrition programme launched in Delmas

As part of its ongoing commitment to advance nutrition and health, Bayer has reaffirmed its support of Buhle Farmer’s Academy in a focussed partnership to launch a school nutrition programme in Mpumalanga. This programme, which was officially launched on May 4, 2023 at Delpark Primary School, will train farmers and build infrastructure to produce eggs

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Creating jobs and support by addressing GBV through community-based paralegalism

“The security of having a regular guaranteed income provides dignity. When women have income, they are able to transform the fortunes of their immediate and extended families and their communities,” says Bongi Ndondo, CEO of Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice. Hlanganisa has partnered with the IDC under the Social Employment Fund to

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Ask Afrika supports SAHARA’s efforts at preventing substance abuse

Market research firm Ask Afrika has selected non-profit organisation (NPO) Smoking & Alcohol Harms Alleviation & Rehabilitation Association (SAHARA) as the recipient of its 2023 philanthropic donation which forms part of the company’s annual corporate social investment. Ask Afrika SAHARA provides free care and support to people with substance use disorder. Based in the Western

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