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GitHub and Microsoft launch GenAI for Youth initiative
GitHub and Microsoft have partnered with Goodwall and Yoma to launch GenAI for Youth, an initiative empowering young Africans to harness Artificial...
Future tourism leaders programme drives youth empowerment in Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism (CTT) recently celebrated the achievements of its Future Tourism Leaders initiative, a programme aimed at empowering young people...
Local buyer pays R4.5m for a rare Audi, with proceeds supporting SA youth
The only Audi RS 6 Avant GT in Africa, which is number 74 in global production of 660 units, has recently been auctioned by Audi South Africa for...
NGO NETWORK AND CIVIL SOCIETY ARTICLES
Navigating the Fundraising Landscape: The Urgent Need to Support NGOs Like the Salesian Institute Youth Projects (SIYP)
In today’s increasingly complex world, where challenges are growing and resources are shrinking, the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is more vital than ever. As economic pressures build and donors are pulled in many directions, NGOs like the Salesian...
Revolutionise CSR supporting NGOs with skills, not just money
While Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a tick-box exercise to a key pillar in supporting communities and building a company’s reputation as responsible corporate citizens, the traditional approach to CSR often prioritises monetary donations,...
Southern Suburb schools keep wheels moving with 24-hour NGO fundraiser
The DHL Stormers joined the 24-hour VUSA Cycle Challenge, adding excitement and raising funds for the VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy. With over 800 participants pedaling non-stop, the event has raised over R1 million. More than 800 learners, parents and...
CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENTS AND DONORS
Funding boost for local space innovation start-ups
Eight local start-ups in space and Earth observation innovations have been named as recipients of this year’s Earth Observation Frontiers Enterprises Innovation Support Fund (NEOFrontiers Fund). Selected from a total of 56 applications, the funding recipients...
The man behind the camera
North West born Letlhogonolo Quinton Ditshwene has remained proudly local and says businesses outside of South Africa’s main cities can still offer world-class service. - The 33-year-old is CEO of audio-visual company Entle Media Holdings, which offers videography and...
Illovo Sugar South Africa Donates Over 2,000 Packs of Sanitary Pads to KZN Schoolgirls
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal] KwaZulu-Natal-based sugar manufacturer, Illovo Sugar South Africa, has continued its commitment to community upliftment by donating over 2,000 packs of sanitary pads to girls at schools in communities surrounding its mills. On October...
OTHER CATEGORIES
Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines
Following recent cases of food poisoning among learners, the Department of Basic Education is working with the Department of Health to develop safety guidelines for schools to effectively mitigate the risks of organophosphate pesticide exposure in school environments....
Tetra Pak’s manufacturer base educates schoolgoers in The Recycle Carton campaign
Following last year’s successful pilot of its educational Recycle Carton competition in the Eastern Cape, Tetra Pak has teamed up with a broader manufacturer base - Orange Grove, RFG Foods and Woodlands Dairy - to increase awareness of the importance of recycling...
KFC empowers staff with nationally recognised qualifications
An academy enabling KFC staff to earn nationally recognised qualifications held its largest graduation event to date, with 131 students receiving certificates on Thursday, 24 October The Streetwise Academy, launched by KFC in 2021 to address skills development and...