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An early Christmas blessing for Gerard Old Age Home residents

Elderly residents at Gerard Old Age Home received food, clothing, and financial support from Ackerman’s Ububele CSI programme, fostering gratitude and hope. Xoliswa Zakwe – Alex News Christmas came early for the elderly residents of Gerhard Old Age Home as Ackerman’s Ububele CSI (Corporate Social Investment) programme blessed them with a generous donation of food […]

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How a pilot project is changing school feeding on the West Coast

In three years an initiative to make school feeding more impactful has expanded from a pilot project to provide meals to all the children at four West Coast schools. First trialled at HP Williams Primary School in St Helena Bay, the project now includes Masiphathisane Primary School and Louwville High School in Vredenberg. The latest

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Leadership matters, says Eskom Chairperson at Serious Social Investing Conference

204 days of no load shedding, the expected end of any risk of load shedding by March 2025 and 2024 seeing Eskom finally breaking even or becoming profitable. These were the bold statements made by Chairperson of Eskom, Dr Mteto Nyati, who delivered the keynote address at the Serious Social Investing Conference in Johannesburg. The

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South Africa’s next generation of skilled artisans announced

Addressing the skills shortage, boosting economic and inclusive growth, reducing unemployment and aligning with South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) of producing 30 000 artisans annually by 2030. These are the objectives of the Sasol and Kagiso Trust National Skills Competition, with the national finals taking place last week in Johannesburg. This annual skills competition

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MTN SA Foundation hands over R1.3million multimedia centre to Thaba’Nchu school

A step towards conquering the digital divide in the Free State by ensuring that disadvantaged learners have access to state-of-the-art digital technology was taken when the MTN SA Foundation handed over the keys to a R1.3million digital muiltimedia centre at the JS Moroka High School in Thaba’Nchu, Free State. The multimedia centre will open the

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Life Sciences: Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa

Although sustainability is viewed as a global priority, however, it holds critical importance to the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Amidst the vibrant people, beautiful landscapes, and the remarkable economic growth reported for Sub-Saharan Africa, access to quality healthcare and food security however remains a challenge. Jorge Levinson, Senior Bayer Representative for the Sub-Saharan Africa region explores

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Fostering economic inclusion in South Africa through the creative arts economy

In 2022, the creative economy accounted for 6% of all jobs in South Africa and contributed 2.97% of the country’s GDP. Despite this contribution to the nation’s economy, the creative industries are often sidelined in trade and industry: in many cases, lack of funding, limited access to resources and inadequate infrastructure cause workers in the creative

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Celebrate Mzansi’s diverse heritage by visiting these places

South Africa is a Rainbow Nation due to its diverse and multicultural society. Also colloquially known as the land of milk and honey, South Africa is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, languages and ethnicities as the country’s population comprises various ethnic groups. By ZamaNdosi Cele – IOL Heritage Day, September 24, commemorates this

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