Awarding local guardians
Volunteer National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) crewmember Andre Fletcher, who is based in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), is the winner of the 2008 Centrum Guardian Project, which celebrates courage by recognising and rewarding the lifesaving legends of the Emergency Services. 1 Dec 2008 11:35
Feed Our Nation receives R15k donation
Feed Our Nation has received its first corporate contribution from the Nedbank Retail Banking Services in the form of a R15,000 donation to support orphaned and vulnerable children of South Africa. 27 Nov 2008 13:31
Are you game to help schoolchildren in need?
Game shoppers across the country have the chance to help schoolchildren in need simply by having the Christmas presents they buy gift wrapped at the store. 21 Nov 2008 08:48
CMO Council meeting tackles CSI, Brand SA
[Sindy Peters] The relationship between CEOs and chief marketing officers (CMOs), as well as the role marketing should play in corporate social investment projects, were topics of discussion at the second annual CMO Council board meeting held in Cape Town last month. Bizcommunity.com spoke to Donovan Neale-May, executive director of the CMO Council, regarding feedback from the meeting, as well as Brand South Africa and Africa's place within the CMO Council global network. 12 Nov 2008 12:14
Young cyclist won't let diabetes keep her off the road
Few 12-year-olds would be able to tackle the strenuous upcoming Pick n Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge, even more so if they had diabetes. Team Roche Accu-Chek's youngest member, Michaela da Silva, will not only take on the hills of Johannesburg soon, but also the misperception that people with diabetes cannot live life the way they want to. 5 Nov 2008 06:56
PEP helps out with extra lessons
[David Jackson] Training scholars in essential life skills serves an invaluable dual purpose: it provides some of the building blocks towards achieving a good education, and it helps to keep them free of the temptation of becoming involved in criminal activity. 3 Nov 2008 13:52
Protea provides for pooches during ‘Dinner in the Dark'
General Managers and staff from Protea Hotels around the country and Africa recently got together and raised R212,883 for the SA Guide Dogs Association at a unique dinner where they were all blindfolded. 30 Oct 2008 11:06
Annual Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards 2008
Inyathelo, the home of philanthropy in South Africa, will be hosting their annual Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards - sponsored by Standard Bank South Africa - which will take place on the 5 November 2008 at the Walled City, Ratanga Junction, Cape Town. 30 Oct 2008 09:17
Global clothing brand helps South Africans to know their status
Although virtually all South Africans know that HIV/AIDS exists, including how the disease is contracted and the importance of condomising in preventing its spread, experts estimate that less than one third of the population have ever been tested for HIV/AIDS. And despite the ongoing press surrounding the pandemic, the major reason why South Africans do not submit themselves for testing is that they do not believe that they are at risk. 29 Oct 2008 07:40
Sale of SA ivory to go towards elephant research
[Nthambeleni Gabara] The sale of 51 tons of stockpiled ivory will benefit elephant research, conservation and community development, according to the South African National Parks (SANParks). 28 Oct 2008 06:05
Traders get something back
[ActivRetail] Affordable Mixed Brewed Brands has recently embarked on a campaign to reward traders in the community; by offering immediate gratification prizes in return for the support they have given the brands, Mona, Ace, and Kloof. 23 Oct 2008 11:50
The changing profile of a CSI Head
[Sizile Mabaso] Appointing an appropriate individual is the first step in the effective and efficient management of CSI funds. The requirements and obligations put on companies these days make it imperative to ensure that the individual in charge of driving the company's CSI strategy understands the company's business strategy, values and obligations to stakeholders. 21 Oct 2008 12:36
Support the Journey of Hope
October is breast cancer awareness month in South Africa and to build awareness of this silent killer, a group of 12 women have embarked on a cross-country journey from Johannesburg, departing 11 October, to Cape Town, arriving 18 October, on Harley-Davidson motorbikes, spreading their message of hope. 15 Oct 2008 06:02
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