Protea Primary, facing closure, gets Christmas gifts

The Protea Primary in Bonteheuwel, Western Cape, will close after 50 years of teaching, as part of the centres affected by the Western Cape Education Department's decision governing small and poorly performing schools. To cheer up the children and staff, RamsayMedia delivered Christmas hats, party packs and presents. 11 Dec 2012 10:42

Trans Agulhas Challenge has charity entrants

The Trans Agulhas Challenge, described as one of the world's toughest inflatable boat races, see two Capetonians David Kalis and Phillip Buffiet entering to create awareness for The City Mission, a charity focusing on the plight of impoverished communities in the Western Cape. 11 Dec 2012 10:26

Dialogues on CSI unpack reputational drivers

Kaelo Engage, producers of Kaelo - Stories of Hope, South Africa's multimedia CSI communications platform, hosted Kaelo CSI Dialogues, held recently at Lilliesleaf Farm in Rivonia. The event discussed the need to integrate corporate social investment (CSI) activity into the broader strategy, thereby positively influencing a company's reputation. 9 Dec 2012 17:28

Kaelo Engage

Five key building blocks of an effective staff volunteer programme

[Issued by Kaelo Engage] Addressing the CSI Dialogues this week, Kaelo Engage managing director Sarah Campbell highlighted that whilst it is important to initially inspire and motivate staff to get involved, gaining longer-term commitment requires strategic support. 7 Dec 2012 09:26

Girl's shelter benefits from Chevrolet CSR team

Chevrolet Ute Force has helped renovate Ons Plek, the residential child and youth care centre in Cape Town that provides developmental and therapeutic services for girls who have lived, worked or begged on the streets. 6 Dec 2012 07:57

Graffiti

Graffiti creates rhino-hype with branded Rhino Force vehicle

[Issued by Graffiti] Vehicle branding experts, Graffiti, have shown their commitment to the protection of the rhino species in the best way they know how - by sponsoring the branding of the Mitsubishi Triton vehicle used by Rhino Force, an organisation that activates cause-related initiatives to support conservation, environmental and social upliftment. 5 Dec 2012 10:30

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

UCKG's Women in Action drive 16 Days of Activism through interactive projects

[Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God] Women in Action (WiA), a group of pastors' and bishops' wives from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), were invited to participate in the Gauteng Legislature's awareness expo and the commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism and World Aids Day. 5 Dec 2012 10:01

ECHO Events and Conferences

The ECHO for Children Foundation oversees Kraaifontein crèche overhaul

[Issued by ECHO Events and Conferences] The ECHO for Children Foundation, in conjunction with Vanilla Concrete Design and Manufacturing Studio and Eikestad Plumbing, joined forces in what has been the Foundation's most challenging project to date. 5 Dec 2012 09:56

Porsche supports 16-day campaign

As part of the 16-day campaign of activism for no violence against women and children, Porsche has donated a R500,000 cheque to Jelly Beanz Inc. Bernhard Maier, member of Porsche's executive board: sales and marketing in Germany, visited South Africa to personally hand over the donation. 5 Dec 2012 07:50

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

UCKG's 'Break the Silence. End the Violence' campaign

[Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God] On Saturday, 24 November, to mark the start of the annual international 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children (25 November - 10 December), 4 000 people marched peacefully through the streets of Johannesburg as part of the "Break the Silence. End the Violence" campaign. 4 Dec 2012 13:15

Salvation Army adds Christmas cheer

As the Salvation Army adds Christmas cheer with brass band ensembles at multiple shopping malls, the organisation has called upon members of the public to be vigilant, as con men will attempt to collect money on behalf of the organisation. 4 Dec 2012 11:43

Graffiti

Graffiti adds to PinkDrive's powerful pink presence with new branded vehicle

[Issued by Graffiti] Vehicle branding and transit media specialist Graffiti has once again demonstrated its commitment to breast cancer awareness, by sponsoring the branding of a third vehicle for mobile breast health initiative, PinkDrive. 4 Dec 2012 11:28

Traffic Freeflow

OUTsurance Mobile Pointsmen launch into Cape Town

[Issued by Traffic Freeflow] As of Monday, 3 December 2012, the OUTsurance Mobile Pointsmen initiative which has experienced such exceptional success in Johannesburg, has been launched in Cape Town. 4 Dec 2012 10:03

Zinto Activation Group

Zinto's cellphone donation helps to prevent and control the spread of malaria

[Issued by Zinto Activation Group] Brand activations and entertainment company, the Zinto Activation Group (Zinto), recently donated 10 smartphones to the Limpopo Malaria Control Programme in support of a research pilot project underway in the Vhembe district of Limpopo aimed at improving the monitoring of indoor residual spraying with insecticides. 3 Dec 2012 09:26