Don't ban-boozle us

[TJ Strydom] A ban on alcohol advertising would cost nearly 12,000 jobs and almost R1.8bn in tax revenue. 13 Jun 2013 15:21

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet wins international award

At the International Loyalty Awards, held in London on 11 June 2013, MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet won the 'Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Linked to Loyalty' award for its 'Doing Good Is Good Business' campaign. This is the first time that Africa was considered in the awards programme. 13 Jun 2013 11:03

Sunlight celebrates International Children's Day

To celebrate International Children's Day, Sunlight's Bubbleman van rolled into the Sunlight Safehouse offices in Braamfontein and entertained the Childline Sunlight Safehouse Moms and children on Saturday, 1 June 2013. 4 Jun 2013 07:57

Charity book sale at Cavendish Square

As a fundraising exercise for Wola Nani, a non-profit organisation that helps bring relief to the communities hardest hit by the HIV crisis, a charity book sale is now on at Cavendish Square until Monday 3 June 2013. 30 May 2013 11:11

Suiting up for social change

[Sindy Peters] 5 for Change recently held its second annual black tie fundraising event in Cape Town, introducing five social enterprises to many of the city's young professionals. 28 May 2013 07:30

Eco Rangers encourage youth to Pikitup

The Eco Rangers project is an initiative of Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg's waste management entity. The project was conceived as a platform to raise awareness and educate young children about environmental issues, their impact and how these can be managed into the future. 16 May 2013 13:30

Twinsaver, TuGo partner for toy drive

From April to September 2013, Twinsaver Luxury will be collaborating with TuGo with a nationwide campaign that includes an in-store promotion at major retailers. TuGo Free-Play is a stand-alone construction set that encourages children to explore their imaginations by piecing together waste products such as cores, cling wrap and foil, to create a masterpiece. The campaign aims to raise awareness about these educational toys, recycling and raise funds for a charitable cause, Cotlands. 15 May 2013 10:23

Gogo Trust spreads love, employment

The Gogo Trust, which officially registered in January 2010, is now in its fourth year of operations. The trust continues on its mission to spread warmth and happiness by commissioning senior women ('gogos') in townships to knit woolly beanies for corporates and charities in South Africa. 9 May 2013 09:32

Pioneer to support Wheat Trust, lunch in Cape Town

Since 2004, the Women's Hope Education and Training (WHEAT) Trust has mobilised '1000 Women to Unite against Domestic Violence' in Cape Town in response to South Africa's escalating violence and abuse against women. 8 May 2013 10:10

Fashion retailer helps Western Cape school kids

Thanks to a donation made by Cape Town fashion retailer and entrepreneur Mark Lifman, R250,000 worth of school trousers were handed over to Mandisa Monakali and Ella Monakali-Mangisa of Ilitha Labantu, an NGO operating in disadvantaged communities throughout the Western Cape. 23 Apr 2013 07:07

Charity event features celebrity chefs

A gala evening featuring 14 South African chefs, seven sommeliers and seven artists all under one roof in aid of youth development, will be held in the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday 5 September 2013. 11 Apr 2013 10:42

Omo environmental campaign opens in schools

The Omo Liquid 2013 schools campaign is continuing its environmental journey by educating and encouraging the switch from a hot to a cold wash cycle. 9 Apr 2013 07:32

Buy South African olive oil and support CANSA

The South African olive oil estate, Olyfberg, will donate R2 to cancer research on the sale of every litre of its Extra Virgin Olive Oil, carrying the CANSA Smart Choice sticker on the bottle. The estate is situated on the Breede River in the Western Cape, producing high quality, hand-picked, affordable olive products. 4 Apr 2013 11:02

Rock Girl initiative gets boost from Jenni Button, Paul du Toit

The Rock Girl initiative, which seeks to reduce violence against women and girls through the creation of safe spaces, has the support of South African luxury women's wear label, Jenni Button and renowned international artist, Paul du Toit. They have collaborated in producing an exclusive limited edition tank, with profits being donated to the Rock Girl initiative. 28 Mar 2013 09:35