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How can we support our youth’s mental health struggles? – Medshield
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately one in seven children aged 10 to 19 years are affected by mental disorders. The...

Sasol TechnoX to inspire the next-gen of innovators
Sasol TechnoX, a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths, and Innovation (STEAMI) career exhibition, will take place from 14-18 August 2023....

2 Maties students on a mission to make sustainable fashion accessible
For both Stellenbosch University's full-time, third-year students Wihan Joubert and Bernard Combrink, it's been the "craziest" six months of their...
NGO NETWORK AND CIVIL SOCIETY ARTICLES

Providing pathways out of poverty
Providing pathways out of poverty: Social employment initiatives are crucial as a start to tackling some of our country's unemployment issues by promoting inclusivity, poverty alleviation, skills development and social impact. When people are employed - even...

New Dodgeball Pilot Project Launches in Alexandra Township to Engage Youth
An exciting initiative is about to kick off in Alexandra Township as the sport of dodgeball is introduced for the first time as a fun and engaging activity for the local youth by the SA Dodgeball Federation, in collaboration with Khulisa Social Solutions The pilot...

Farmers bring arts education to local schools with innovative programme
Farmers families from Eston, KwaZulu-Natal, are working together to provide arts education to children in the Mkhambathini district through an innovative program called Eston Outreach. Here junior school pupils are taught the value of art by using waste items to...
CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENTS AND DONORS

Check Point and Netcampus tackle unemployment through cybersecurity training
Cybersecurity solutions leaders Check Point Software Technologies has joined forces with Netcampus Group, a top-tier South African ICT training organisation. The partnership aims to bolster the Kagisano skills programme by providing essential cybersecurity training to...

Bloemfontein learners find joy in sport thanks to Windmill sponsorship
R35 000 sponsorship sees 1500 kids getting active A three-month sports development sponsorship by Windmill Casino allowed around 1 500 learners at two Bloemfontein schools to involve themselves in the joy of sport. The R35 000 programme ran from September to...

Study shows surge in funding for universities, but stark inequality remains
A study commissioned by Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement, has revealed a significant increase in philanthropic funding for South African universities. However, the research also exposes deep-seated disparities in funding distribution that...
OTHER CATEGORIES

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL): A NEW PATHWAY TO CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Written by: Siyavuya Makubela - MARKETING MANAGER: OXBRIDGE ACADEMY - In a rapidly evolving and highly competitive job market, where skills and qualifications play a pivotal role in career progression, the issue of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is rightfully...

Ignition encourages a love of reading – one library at a time
“Literacy is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for even the most basic employment,” says Samantha Botha, head of group marketing for Ignition Group (Ignition). “With eight out of every 10 children unable to read properly, South Africa’s reading crisis is a...

City libraries write new chapter in technology
The City of Cape Town’s libraries are becoming more tech savvy and resilient against load-shedding. The City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services is implementing a number of interventions to ensure they can offer as many services as possible during load...






