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Feeding scheme passes 10 million mark
The milestone of 10 million cups of Royco soup and bread was celebrated with a Ten Million Cups of Hope event at the Nerina Primary School in Bonteheuwel in Cape Town where Minister Angie Motshekga, South Africa's Minister of Basic Education attended. 25 May 2012 07:20
Reviewing charity winners' year
As the countdown for the 2012 Shoprite Checkers Women of the Year winners ticks down, a review of last year's winners shows how effectively the prize money has been used to grow communities. 24 May 2012 06:28


Super-sized marathon raises funds for charity
The 2012 Valley Run, being held on 1 June 2012, will see 32 athletes tackle their own super-sized version of the Comrades Marathon in support of The Unlimited Child, a non-profit organisation (NPO) that focuses on early childhood development. 21 May 2012 12:31
Reggie's puts a smile on foundation's faces
The Smile Foundation, a South African NGO that assists children with any type of facial conditions, to receive free corrective plastic and reconstructive surgery within South Africa, has partnered with Reggie's, one of South Africa's biggest children's toy and baby products retailers. 8 May 2012 12:37
New strategic supplier partnerships for Unilever, winners acknowledged
In continuing its Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, the group has announced the signing of its thirtieth strategic supplier partnership to support the company's sustainable growth ambitions. Last year, it launched a specific programme, called 'Partner to Win', to work more closely with its key suppliers, which has enabled the company to create more long-term partnerships in co-creating new capabilities. 7 May 2012 11:42
Swazi foundation receives donation from Kraft
The Esicojeni Foundation, a Swazi charity founded by His Majesty King Mswati III, received a donation of R765 000 from Kraft Foods Southern Africa. 7 May 2012 09:27
Col'Cacchio Pizzeria Celebrity Chef is back
The 2012 Col'Cacchio Pizzeria Celebrity Chef series launches this week and runs until the end of August 2012. Three chefs have been invited to take part in this fourth annual gourmet charity challenge: Jackie Cameron (Hartford House, KwaZulu-Natal) takes the stage in May, Coco Reinarhz (Sel et Poivre, Gauteng) in June and Chris Erasmus (Pierneef à la Motte, Franschhoek) in July. 4 May 2012 11:39
Recycling project in Hout Bay
TrashBack and Mobilitrix have collaborated to reward participants for collection various types of solid waste in the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay as part of the incentivised programme known as uphinda-phindo! 24 Apr 2012 15:19
Mothers Unite wins Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award
An independent jury has selected Mothers Unite from Lavender Hill as the winning entry for the 2012 Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award (DBUAA) Cape Town. Chosen from a pool of 254 entries and a shortlist of eight finalists, the project will receive a prize of R750 000. 23 Apr 2012 10:14
Cannes Lions, Gates Foundation issue challenge: Change the world
LONDON, UK: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's largest philanthropic foundation, in an effort to generate communications ideas that could help change the world. SA is represented by Rob McLennan, executive creative director, Net#work BBDO, on the Cannes Chimera. 18 Apr 2012 10:42
Community project supported by Perdeberg Winery
As part of its ongoing commitment to community-orientated projects that assist in educating its workers, Perdeberg is providing vital education in conjunction with the Industry Association for the Responsible Use of Alcohol, known as ARA. 18 Apr 2012 10:12
Eastern Cape gears up for Spar Women's Challenge
Total prize money for Spar Eastern Cape's flagship event, the Spar Women's Challenge now in its 19th year, exceeds R25000. Scheduled for 5 May 2012, competition is fierce for the most pre-entries. 17 Apr 2012 14:37
Sea Harvest's 'Kids for Kids' campaign raises R200 000
On Friday 13 April 2012, the B2 General Medical Ward at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital received a much-needed R200 000 cash injection from this year's Sea Harvest 'Kids for Kids' campaign. After raising nearly R500 000 in just two years through the campaign, Cindy Hess, Sea Harvest financial director, says the company is more committed than ever to next year's campaign. 16 Apr 2012 12:38
Getting coins back into circulation, charity benefits
As an initiative to bring more coins back into circulation, Standard Bank ran a coin collection initiative with St John's College Preparatory School in March, ahead of the Easter Rugby Festival that took place from 4-9 April 2012. Called 'It makes Cents', it challenged pupils to collect as many coins as they could for the school's chosen charity. Standard Bank pledged to match the total amount collected. 13 Apr 2012 11:45

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