No shortage of money

[Anton Ressel] So why is accessing finance such a challenge for most SA businesses? Non-profits and social enterprises seem to be taking particular strain. 7 Nov 2012 05:11

Join radio's annual charity toy drive

For the seventh year running, Good Hope FM's Toy Toy campaign is back, with the Nigel Pierce Show - Mon-Fri 9am to 12pm - broadcasting live from the offices of various corporates across Cape Town. The station collects toys for disadvantaged children in the city. 6 Nov 2012 11:15

Stricter BEE code could crush non-profit sector

Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Advancement is warning that the proposed amendments to the broad-based black economic empowerment code could have a serious impact on charities and the non-profit sector as a whole. 6 Nov 2012 10:04

marcusbrewster wins Movember charity account

Following a four-way pitch, marcusbrewster has been appointed as the South African PR agency for Movember, the global men's health charity. Last year some 18,000 South African Mo Bros and Mo Sistas registered as active participants in Movember and R4.9 million was raised. 6 Nov 2012 06:04

Non-profit organisations, take note: time is running out

[Mandi Krebs] In order to register as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), an organisation must comply with a number of provisions, set out in section 30 of the Income Tax Act, No 58 of 1962 (Income Tax Act). Preferential tax treatment is conferred on a non-profit organisation which has obtained PBO status, and such compliant organisation's receipts and accruals are exempt from certain South African taxes. 6 Nov 2012 05:01

Old Mutual, Shesha Tuks Blogger Challenge kicks off tomorrow

The Old Mutual and Shesha Tuks Blogger Challenge, which takes place tomorrow, 6 November 2012 between 9am and 12pm, will see some of South Africa's top bloggers and tweeters compete in a race around the Sandton CBD in Tuk Tuks. 5 Nov 2012 16:18

Sias du Plessis to take on Dusi canoe marathon for charity

5FM Sports presenter, Sias du Plessis and his new paddling partner, Ryan Thompson, will take on The Unlimited Dusi canoe marathon in February 2013 to raise funds and awareness for The Unlimited Child. 5 Nov 2012 11:13

Lloyd Cele works with South African Toilet Organisation

Lloyd Cele is working with the South African Toilet Organisation (SATO) to visit learners at schools and create awareness among parents and teachers of the importance of functioning and hygienic toilet facilities. 5 Nov 2012 10:56

Volcano

MAN Truck and Bus leaves a green legacy, thanks to Volcano PR

[Issued by Volcano] Volcano Public Relations recently wrapped on a nationwide CSI campaign for client, MAN Truck & Bus, donating more than 300 trees to local schools and communities around the country as a visual representation of the reduction in carbon emissions achieved by MAN's recently launched line of TGS EfficientLine trucks. 2 Nov 2012 11:01

Enter the Global Social Venture Competition before 16 November

A prominent social business plan contest, the Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC), will be open to South African social entrepreneurs through outreach partners, the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business (GSB) in association with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). 2 Nov 2012 07:10

AMASA party a sell-out success

For the first time in its party history, the Advertising Media Association of South Africa (AMASA) has celebrated a sell-out success of its annual event and its all thanks to members of the advertising, marketing and media community. 1 Nov 2012 09:45

Bizcommunity.com

Biz Charity Challenge: let's all help together

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Win! Win! Win! Two press office releases for the festive season, in the industry of your choice, to promote whatever you like! Help Bizcommunity.com raise funds, bedding and toys for our two chosen charities during November 2012! A follow-up roll-of-honour story here on Biz will also have all the participating organisations' names and links to websites. 1 Nov 2012 08:22

HDI Youth Marketeers

HDI goes pink for breast cancer awareness this October

[Issued by HDI Youth Marketeers] As part of the continuous commitment towards breast cancer awareness, staff members at HDI Youth Marketeers joined the pink movement for Women's Month to promote the cause. The Pick n Pay Women's Walk is a series of nationwide 5km walks to raise funds to support free cancer screening and health advice in local communities. 31 Oct 2012 10:15

Stick Communications

Stick feels some healthy rage

[Issued by Stick Communications] Between January 2010 and September 2012 poachers have butchered 1 120 rhinos in South Africa alone. Johannesburg-based communication ideas company, Stick, and their client, Rand Merchant Bank, felt so strongly about the plight of these wonderful creatures that together they agreed to get involved. 29 Oct 2012 11:39