How a good idea became great and is now getting even better. In just four years a feeding project that reached 800 people a day near Sedgefield has grown to feed 550 times that number & provide meals to communities as far away as the Klein Karoo, CSI Human face of Business Now it has […]
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Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of South Africa’s most entrenched social crises, disproportionately affecting women and children. Despite growing awareness, the prevalence of violence against women remains alarmingly high, with one in three women experiencing abuse. This crisis is compounded by systemic barriers such as poverty, limited economic opportunities and mistrust in justice systems, which
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Despite significant legal protections, gender-based violence (GBV) is a persistent, harrowing reality for many girls and women in South Africa. This month, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released and handed over to government, the First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, 2022. Gathering data from both victims and perpetrators, the study provides significant insights into
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Xero, the global small business platform, has announced the 28 small business and non-profit winners of the 2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund, each winning a share of a R8,000,000 global prize pool. The winners represent a diverse group of organisations committed to driving meaningful change and redefining what’s possible in the field they operate in.
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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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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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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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Kagiso Trust, through its Tyala Impact Fund, has made a significant impact on rural farming communities by awarding R300,000 each to 10 rural hub farmers as part of its support for The SPAR Group’s Rural Hub farmer development programme. The total donation of three million rand underscores the programme’s success in transforming rural farming communities
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South African women are making their presence felt in South African business, but it still remains true that women remain underrepresented in the world of tech to develop and transform the industry, says the MTN Foundation, which has launched the 2024 edition of its R1 million Women in Digital Business Challenge. The event reinforces the
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Women in Corporate Social Investment stretch across the entire value chain from corporate funders to Community-Based Organisations and the beneficiary communities who are served by the investment. Dipalesa Mpye, Head of Social Impact at Tshikululu Social Investments says leadership is the primary focus for women inclusion in the CSI sector.
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