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From aid cuts to action: How companies can step in as global development funding falls

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Fiona Zerbst, Associate Writer at Trialogue, shares six practical strategies for companies partnering with nonprofits to navigate international funding cuts In 2025, something almost unthinkable happened – the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and other major donor nations began scaling back their Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments. Driven by economic slowdowns, […]

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MTN SA Foundation Supports DBE’s Back – to – School Campaign to Drive Digital Inclusion

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MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to education by providing digital devices to selected schools across the country as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back -to – School Campaign. These devices are allocated to schools as a support system to enable access to e -learning tools

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An 88% pass rate is real progress. The question is who falls out before matric

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By Graeme Wilkinson, Senior Social Investment Specialist at Tshikululu Social Investments The announcement of South Africa’s most recent matric results, delivering a historic 88% pass rate, marks a moment worth pausing on. It is a milestone that speaks to system resilience, improved coordination and the sustained effort of teachers, learners, families and policymakers. For social

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Why mentorship is the missing link in tackling unemployment and building successful businesses

Thought Leadership, Uncategorized /

As South Africa continues to grapple with one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. While entrepreneurship is often positioned as a pathway to job creation and economic resilience, far too many new ventures fail before they ever reach their potential. The difference between

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Shimza Grows Annual School Shoe Drive, Donating 3000 Pairs of Hopeful Soles to Children Across Gauteng

Community & Impact, Programmes /

Johannesburg, Tuesday 14 January 2026 – Music icon and philanthropist Ashley ‘Shimza’ Raphala once again demonstrated his commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities through the donation of 3000 pairs of Hopeful Soles school shoes to children in need. The handover took place on 13 January 2026 at the Rabasotho Community Centre in Tembisa, under the banner of

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Township rent is rising for the right reasons

Community & Impact, In the News /

In townships, better design and basics are changing the rental game. Where landlords invest in livable space and safety, tenants are paying more—because dignity, reliability and Wi-Fi now count as non-negotiables. By Ray Leathern – The South African South Africa’s township rental market is getting sharper—and pricier where quality improves. Property financier Nqobi Malinga says

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Iwisa No.1 Turns Heritage Into a Platform for Bold Young Designers

Change Makers, Community & Impact, In the News, Programmes /

Iwisa No.1’s Fills Bold Designer Search proves heritage can drive creativity. The competition gives young South Africans the space, confidence, and backing to turn cultural identity into powerful streetwear — and opportunity. Iwisa No.1’s first Fills Bold Designer Search has done more than name a winner. It’s set out to shift the narrative — showing

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Three-percent levy won’t fix transformation — real ESD does

Community & Impact, ESD initiatives, Programmes, Small Business Development & ESD /

South Africa’s proposed “3-for-3” scheme, which would allow unlisted companies to pay three percent of their gross revenue in exchange for automatic Level-3 BEE status, may seem straightforward. But it’s a shortcut that risks undoing years of hard work toward genuine enterprise and supplier development (ESD). By Business Tech Paying a fixed share of gross

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Sustainability drives Isanti Glass

Community & Impact, CSI Initiatives, Programmes /

Isanti Glass, South Africa’s only black-owned Level 1 B-BBEE glass packaging manufacturer, ties business excellence to transformation and environmental stewardship. Based in Johannesburg and part of Proudly South African, the company combines local manufacturing strength with a clear buy-local stance. By Business Day Its amber, flint and emerald containers use, on average, up to 50

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