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Mike Schalit, Net#work’s creative co-founder and creative chief of BBDO SA Group.

Net#work BBDO to launch limited edition book on creativity

Marking its 23rd year, Net#work BBDO is publishing a limited-edition coffee table book that examines insights into the nature and process of creativity...

2 Aug 2017

Liqueur label cuts famous flapping ears

If you notice something different about your Amarula that's for good reason - as Africa's elephants continue to be slaughtered en masse, the liqueur has removed the elephant from its logo...

By Jeff Wicks 2 days ago

On the Dot 67 Acts of Kindness

Over the past months of the 2017 calendar year, On the Dot has endeavoured toward sustaining a culture of what is referred to as ‘Acting in Kindness'...

Issued by On the Dot 10 Aug 2017

Mmmm Yum Kidz Tuckshop teaches children fundamentals of business

Blue Ribbon has launched the Mmmm Yum Kidz Tuckshop, a programme to teach learners the practical fundamentals of business...

8 Aug 2017

Over R800,000 raised to help those affected by the fires in Knysna and the Kouga District

Listeners to Algoa FM donated R815,592 in response to an appeal to support survivors of the devastating fires which recently blazed through the Garden Route and parts of the Kouga District...

Issued by Algoa FM 3 Aug 2017

Imagination Studios competition goes 100% local

Cartoon Network's Imagination Studios competition will be 100% local this year, as the channel partners with local talent to inject some African flavour into the first locally produced animated one-minute shorts...

3 Aug 2017

Godllywood Self Help teaches women to value themselves

The July meeting of Godllywood Self Help continued the journey of self-discovery and personal growth, helping women invest in themselves and equipping them to transform their lives and live as Godly women...

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God 1 Aug 2017

#CSIMonth: Utilising CSR to create communities that thrive

Diageo SA sees itself as having a responsibility to ensure that its people, its suppliers, and the communities around its operations thrive as a result of the business...

By Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Jul 2017

For UCKG volunteers, service is a way of life, making every day a Mandela Day

During the weekend before Mandela Day and on his birthday, volunteers from UCKG touched the lives of thousands of people, devoting 67 minutes or more to community social work at close to 50 different organisations countrywide...

Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God 27 Jul 2017

A reimagined approach is needed to solve South Africa's social ills

South Africa's ability to solve issues will not only come from traditional platforms but rather from an integrated and united approach that is inclusive of different ways of thinking and solving challenges...

By Khangelani Dziba 24 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: Going beyond armchair activism

There's been a rise in criticism for only performing acts of good on Mandela Day, but there's a similar trend of eye-rolling at the clicktivism of keyboard warriors or ‘slacktivists'...

By Leigh Andrews 24 Jul 2017

#Yochallenge: Bite-size bikram for a good cause

The problem with taking a stand in July, even if you do so for a host of #MadibaDay and #CSIMonth initiatives, is that these are usually limited to just that one day of the year. Here's how you can stretch your body - and your wallet - to uplift others this August...

By Leigh Andrews 21 Jul 2017

Beneficiaries of 2017 5 for Change fundraiser ©

#CSIMonth: 5 For Change black-tie gala raises over R240k

5 For Change's annual black-tie fundraiser raised more than R240k treating guests to a five-star experience while also raising awareness about five inspiring social enterprises which are changing the way Cape Town gives back...

By Juanita Pienaar 21 Jul 2017

FCB Joburg MD meets Aluwani fundraisers at Vic Falls

FCB Joburg managing director Thabang Skwambane has joined former Aluwani interns Warren Handley and Tom David at Victoria Falls for a few days of their epic journey on foot from Kilimanjaro to Johannesburg...

Issued by FCB Africa 21 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: Does your brand walk its CSR talk?

Ken Egbas, founder of The SERAS, unpacks some of the awards' most significant impacts on the African CSR landscape...

By Sindy Peters 21 Jul 2017

The 2017 Resolution Social Venture Challenge winners

Winners of Resolution Social Venture Challenge agents of change in their communities

21 African social entrepreneurs have been named winners in the Resolution Social Venture Challenge. Impact evaluation data shows that an average of 3,200 community members benefits per fellowship awarded...

20 Jul 2017

Star-studded new British Airways safety video adds comic relief

In a new and entertaining pre-flight safety video, British Airways spreads important safety messages, while boosting fund-raising for Flying Start - the charity partnership between British Airways and Comic Relief...

19 Jul 2017

Front row from left – right: Tukiso Lekganyane, Musawenkosi Nhlapo, Shallon Mphasane ( Printing SA), Bonginkosi Mlambo, Koketso Khodobo, Carrington Muliwa,
2nd Row from left – right: Nkosana Khumalo, Sibusiso Zuke, Webster Mahlangu, Gladwin Denga, Neo Kekana, Thabiso Machika, Wesley Arendse, Thabiso Mathula

Printing SA and Konica Minolta's skills development initiative

Printing SA and Konica Minolta pay it forward through skills development in the Western Cape and in Gauteng...

18 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: Why having an authentic approach to your CSI initiatives is key to sustainable growth

It's a bad idea, as part of your CSR strategy, to pose with a big cheque to show that you are ‘doing good', says Chris Bischoff, research and sustainability specialist at Reputation Matters...

By Sindy Peters 18 Jul 2017

#CSIMonth: How Smile 90.4FM uses the power of radio to make a positive difference

To end off its recent Winter Wish programme, the Smile 90.4FM team went to meet with the children of The Learning Vine Tutor Centre, delivering boxes of stationery and toys to the value of R10,000...

By Sindy Peters 17 Jul 2017

Fundraising for Advertising Standards Authority at halfway mark

The Advertising Standards Authority calls on the industry to support its fundraising efforts to prevent the collapse of the ASA...

11 Jul 2017

Enterprises UP supports entrepreneurial activities

Beneficiaries of Enterprises UP's enterprise development initiatives have over the years enjoyed varying levels of success following the support received in terms of training programmes and research and advisory services...

Issued by Enterprises University of Pretoria 10 Jul 2017

OFM to support Child Welfare on Mandela Day

OFM is embarking on a very special project this Nelson Mandela Day and is inviting all of its loyal listeners be part of this great initiative...

Issued by OFM Radio 6 Jul 2017

#Blisters4Bread: Heroes against hunger

The PSFA's 49th #Blisters4Bread Charity Family Fun Walk in association with Lucky Star will take place on 27 August...

Issued by Bizcommunity.com 6 Jul 2017

Nkosikhona Uzzi Mpungose, Kwandile Skhosana and Paris Makaringe. Images supplied.

Activators on Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans list

Kwandile Skhosana, Nkosikhona Uzzi Mpungose and Paris Makaringe from the Activate! Change Drivers Network have made the 2017 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list...

4 Jul 2017

School SleepOut ambassadors. Image supplied.

CEO SleepOut launches digital publication, KIDlanthropy

The CEO SleepOut launces a digital publication for high school learners to expand the message of empathy, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship...

4 Jul 2017

Two billion people building communities on Facebook every month

There are two billion people coming together on Facebook every month and to celebrate Facebook is launching a new personalised video...

29 Jun 2017

Facebook launches plan to combat online extremism

LONDON - US social media giant Facebook launched a campaign in Britain on Friday to counter the spread of online extremism following warnings from Prime Minister Theresa May after four terror attacks in three months...

26 Jun 2017