A view from Lynette Saltzman, MD, Dis-Chem It may seem contrary, but tough economic conditions make an even more compelling argument for an unwavering commitment to corporate social investment initiatives. With 2021 being the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Dis-Chem Foundation, it’s fitting to look back to see what we have accomplished, yet in this tight economic climate,...

NGO Activate! Change Drivers recently hosted an imbizo in the Free State, focusing on 'Youth leadership and accountability in the gender-based violence response'. According to Nkokheli Mankayi, Activate! project coordinator: gender, justice and equality, despite the National Youth Policy 2020 recognising the vital role young people play in building South Africa, the youth are disproportionately affected by a lack of...

As part of their continued investment into the education of South Africa's learners, BIC stationery is donating pens and pencils to under-resourced schools across the country. This year, the campaign ran from March ending in June 2021, which was made possible through the brand's longstanding 'Buy a Pen, Donate a Pen' initiative. This year's donation is in addition to the...

An estimated 3 out of 10 girls in South Africa miss school because of menstruation each month, reports UNICEF. As Menstrual Hygiene Day approached,  Procter & Gamble South Africa and Always ramped up their Always Keeping Girls In School Initiative (AKGIS) to provide education and product to ensure that periods are not a limiting factor to girls’ futures. The AKGIS...

Hlanganisa Institute in Development Southern Africa in collaboration with donor partners has provided emergency funding and support to nearly 100 community-based organisations (CBOs) during the COVID-19 pandemic – and aims to assist more organisations providing life-saving support to thousands of people in South Africa, says executive director Bongiwe Ndondo. Based on the COVID-19 work of CBOs, and the success of...