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 […]
When the Cape Town Marathon was called off before sunrise, a different kind of endurance kicked in. Within hours, Woolworths redirected hundreds of kilograms of fresh food to local charities—ensuring not a single item went to waste. Woolworths, the official food sponsor of the 2025 Cape Town Marathon, had prepared to feed 24,000 runners along
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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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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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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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Bybit is expanding in South Africa with a push that combines partnerships, seamless rand access and new scholarship programmes. The exchange says it aims to be the country’s most trusted and user-friendly crypto platform in 2025. By Bybit – Moneyweb A strategic partnership with Altify Capital is designed to give local traders easier access to
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SunCulture has secured $5 million in investment to scale its solar-powered irrigation solutions across Africa. The funding will support expansion in markets such as Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia, and bolster the company’s mission to unlock agricultural growth through off-grid solar water pumps. By Serrari Group The move underlines how renewable energy can be a powerful
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Uthando (Love) South Africa is rewriting how social entrepreneurship functions in township communities by linking tourism with urgent social needs in Khayelitsha. With a Fair Trade in Tourism certification, the organisation transforms visitor excursions into platforms for supporting food security, education and youth development through community-led social ventures. By Naledi Sikhakhane – Daily Maverick The
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As companies increasingly use crypto in their treasuries, questions of social responsibility are becoming harder to ignore. Decisions about where and how these funds are held affect not only shareholders but also employees, communities and the broader economy. With cryptocurrencies still prone to volatility and opaque trading practices, treasury managers face an ethical duty to
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Two outstanding students from Ekurhuleni are heading abroad for internships thanks to full scholarships from the Peermont Community Benefit Trust. Neo Mojapelo, a former Thembisa SOS learner, will begin a food and beverage internship in Baltimore, while Faith Hartman from Clayville will serve as junior assistant purser aboard Princess Cruises. The opportunities follow their excellent
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