We continue the conversation in our series of discussions with ImpactSA, the Kagiso Trust and the Liberty Group as Change Makers in the CSI space, gaining insight as to what motivates them, where the focus of CSI is concentrated and what corporate South Africa can do to enhance the lives of people in need. In …
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At the 13th annual SAB Foundation Social Innovation and 8th annual Disability Empowerment Awards held in Johannesburg, Luvuyo Sume and Riaan Knight, founders of Prosthetic Engineering Technologies, clinched the top honour in the Disability Empowerment category. Bevlen Sudhu took home the first place in the Social Innovation category with his innovative solution, Re-Purpose. Each of …
Over R15 million awarded to 17 outstanding South African social innovators Read More »
In a heartwarming demonstration of how it is never too late to learn, 59 gogos graduated from the groundbreaking “iGOGO – Gogos With Vuma” digital education programme, which took place in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and City of Tshwane. Launched by goGOGOgo in conjunction with Vuma, South Africa’s largest fibre network operator, this transformative initiative …
Tech it out gogo: equipping the older generation with fundamental digital skills Read More »
The Dis-Chem Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 7th consecutive Blanket Campaign, aiming to provide much-needed warmth to vulnerable individuals and communities during the winter months. This year, the Dis-Chem Foundation has once again donated over 5,500 blankets to various charities and non-profit organizations across the country. In a remarkable show of …
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The Absa Cape Epic, which took place last month, is the largest full-service and toughest mountain bike stage race in the world. It is the most televised mountain bike race and the only eight-day race classed as hors catégorie by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), making it a highlight on any professional racer’s calendar. Furthermore, …
“Businesses must reconnect company success with social progress. Shared value is not social responsibility, philanthropy, or even sustainability, but a new way to achieve economic success. It is not on the margin of what companies do but at the centre. We believe that it can give rise to the next major transformation of business thinking.” By: …
Tiger Brands Foundation urges businesses to redirect CSI spend towards in-school nutrition programmes. The scourge of child hunger in South Africa is becoming a growing challenge for many, as poor households continue to come under increasing pressure from the rising cost of living, with steep inflation and surging fuel and food pricing placing additional strain …
CSI agency, MAMAS Alliance speaks about the role that corporate South Africa can play in supporting NGOs as they strive to better the lives of our children. It is the many unsung heroes in the NGO space – the individuals and organisations that have taken it upon themselves to make a positive impact in the …
For several years prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa had already been in a food security crisis, with an estimated 14 million people experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity. Andy du Plessis – Managing Director FoodForward SA For several years prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa had already been in a food security …
It was with great shock and sadness to learn of the sudden passing away of Morena Ashley Mabogoane on Friday, 3 February following a short struggle with lung cancer at the youthful age of 64. By Bonang Mohale for Daily Maverick It is true that it often takes sadness to know what happiness is, noise …
Tribute-business leader Morena Sefako Ashley Mabogoane Read More »
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