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Laudium-based charitable organisation’s Residential Care Programme on-track

The threat of disruption to a charitable organisation’s vital residential care programme for Laudium’s orphans and other vulnerable youngsters because of failing transport has been averted, thanks to the donation of a brand-new vehicle, valued at R410 000 by the South African Muslim Charitable Trust (SAMCT). MAMAS Alliance affiliated New BeginningZ – an NGO based […]

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Investing in our youth

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Satrix partners with Virtual Money School to teach learners the ABCs of investing. Debt levels in South Africa are at unprecedented levels, with the average size of a loan increasing by 45% since 2016, according to DebtBusters’ Debt Index. Add to this rising interest rates and increasing inflation and the financial health of many South

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SA sailing team to make history at iconic Cape2Rio yacht race

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Six young South Africans will be making history at the upcoming Cape2Rio race as the first Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) Sailing Academy complete crew from marginalised communities to take part in the iconic event. Herman Eloff – News24 The sailors, hailing from Masiphumelele, Khayelitsha, Grassy Park and Athlone in Cape Town, have been trained

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The Black Cellar Club raises a glass to the Wine and Spirit Education Trust

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South African based not for profit company the Black Cellar Club (BLACC) has announced an exciting and meaningful collaboration between the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and the International Wine Education Centre located in Cape Town (IWEC). The collaboration between the three organisations allows for the sponsorship of the WSET Level 2 Award in

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Botha’s Halte celebrates heritage through CSI in the Breede Valley

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In the heart of the upper Breedekloof Valley, surrounded by the Waaihoek and Slanghoek mountains lies Bosjes farm, a historic, working Boland family farm that has established itself recently as an award-winning hospitality destination in the Cape winelands. By Chris Buchanan Images: Adam Letch Its standout feature is the architecturally acclaimed chapel designed by Coetzee

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ESG and real estate under the spotlight

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How the real estate industry can empower staff, inspire clients, boost its reputation and attract potential investors. By Susan Truter – Mazars South Africa Over 50% of South Africa’s building stock is yet to be built over the coming two decades, reflecting the immense potential for real estate to ‘go green’ rapidly and abate the

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Q&A: Holistic bursary initiatives to curb youth unemployment

Community & Impact, Thought Leadership / admin

With the end of the school year fast approaching, the future of South Africa’s youth is high on the agenda. Holistic bursary initiatives are critical to ensuring our youth can become gainfully employed. According to Stats SA, attendance of educational institutions among youth aged 18–24 in 2021 was relatively high, although a clear lag in

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Last chance to enter the ballsiest, bravest run to date

Community & Impact, In the News / admin

Thousands of men in purple speedos running 5km to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancer. This is the Hollard Daredevil Run and this year it’s bigger and it’s braver than ever before, and it’s happening on 30 September. Men and boys from every corner of South Africa can participate in their own neighborhoods, while

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South Africa records a drop in economic freedom

Community & Impact, In the News / admin

South Africa ranks 99th out of 165 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2022 Annual Report, released by the Free Market Foundation in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. Last year, South Africa ranked 93rd and has therefore deteriorated further in the rankings. The country’s best ranking of 47th was achieved

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The new R140 million North West school, which includes 32 ‘smart classrooms’

Community & Impact, In the News / admin

The Ministers of Basic Education and Minerals and Energy have officially unveiled a newly built world-class Waterkloof Hills Combined School in the mining community of Rustenburg, North West. This comes after Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) and the North West Department of Education (NWDoE) entered into an agreement in 2019, on an equal financial contribution basis,

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