Community & Impact

In many classrooms, poor eyesight goes unnoticed, quietly holding children back from reaching their full potential. For learners at Prestwich Street Primary School in Cape Town, that reality has now changed thanks to the work of the Alive Foundation. The non-profit organisation recently conducted vision screenings as part of its Clear Vision for Learning Project, […]

Social finance and informal housing are becoming central to how South Africa can address its growing housing crisis. With a backlog of around 2.6 million homes, millions of people continue to live in informal settlements or backyard structures. Traditional housing delivery has not kept pace with demand, which has forced communities to create their own

The Avon Water Project has brought much-needed relief to the Ga-Seakamela community in Limpopo, where residents previously struggled with unreliable access to water. The project, implemented by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), was officially handed over in the Blouberg Local Municipality within the Capricorn District Municipality, marking a significant step in improving basic

Across Zambia, many households still rely on charcoal and firewood for daily cooking. These fuels drive deforestation, increase household costs, and expose families to harmful smoke. While alternatives like liquid petroleum gas and electricity exist, they remain out of reach for many due to cost and unreliable supply. Ener-G-Africa (EGA), an energy company based in

For years, organ transplants in South Africa have exposed one of the country’s harshest inequalities — the difference between having medical cover and simply having hope. This week, Johannesburg’s Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital took a major step toward closing that gap with the opening of its upgraded liver transplant unit. The facility does more than

Makro is making it easier for more South Africans to own trusted, big-brand technology with the launch of Makro Restored, their new range of restored tech. Makro Restored offers customers quality refurbished and pre-owned devices at more accessible price points. These products are pre-owned, tested tech products at a fraction of the price of new, supported by warranty. Makro Restored combines