Hamlet Foundation award evening staged pro bono by VWV

The Hamlet Foundation's annual awards ceremony and fundraising banquet, held at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, was again supported by brand experience agency, VWV for the 18th year in succession. 19 Dec 2012 06:52

FNB Fund hospice programme reducing HIV/Aids impact

The FNB Fund has actively supported hospices in South Africa with the focus on the provision of quality and compassionate care. Its hospice programme strategy is aligned to the reduction of HIV/Aids impact on individuals, families, communities and society by supporting the integrated Home-Based Care (HBC) programme within the hospice units. 19 Dec 2012 06:20

Garden projects brighten up waste ground in Cape Town

The Cape Town branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and the City of Cape Town's WasteWise project has donated time, equipment, seeds and compost for garden projects across the city. 19 Dec 2012 06:16

Girl's school gets R80,000 funding

The Communications Firm (TCF) has donated R80,000 towards tutoring activities, themed workshops, career exposure forums, excursions and social events at the Letsibogo Girls High School in Meadowlands, Soweto. 16 Dec 2012 10:07

Airports Company South Africa supporting disabled South Africa

Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities presented the 'National Disability Champion Award' to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) at a gala function in Mpumalanga in recognition of its commitment to the disability sector. 15 Dec 2012 09:04

World Wide Creative

It's the season to Give Responsibly

[Issued by World Wide Creative] The Cape Town Central Improvement District (CCID) has launched an SMS donation service as part of its Give Responsibly campaign in an effort to help break the cycle of homelessness on the city's streets. 14 Dec 2012 09:41

Smiles for Christmas for 100 children

This year, 100 South African kids born with cleft palate and cleft lips will receive the gift of a smile for Christmas when Operation Smile, a non-profit organisation that helps children and young adults with correctable facial deformities, will perform 100 life-changing operations. 14 Dec 2012 06:12

Full House Events

Another successful Kirsty Watts Foundation charity Golf Day proudly supported by Full House Events

[Issued by Full House Events] The Kirsty Watts Foundation's Charity Golf Day held at Parkview Golf Course in October was another great success. Full House Events were pleased to play a very small role in adding to this great event which aims to better the lives of many children. 13 Dec 2012 11:50

Mamelodi schools score in first recycling competition

Amalgamated Beverage Industries (ABI), supported by the PET Recycling Company (PETCO), inaugurated a School Recycling competition in 2012, which has 120 primary schools in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal regions collect 67 tons of waste for recycling in the 4-month campaign. 12 Dec 2012 13:30

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

UCKG's Women in Action continues to spread +ve messages around HIV/Aids

[Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God] A life-long investment in the health of both HIV positive and negative patients is the key to managing the disease and living a full life irrespective of one's status. This is the message confirmed by doctors and health caregivers who met with international hematology and hemotherapy specialist, Dr Albertina Vieira, who was in South Africa for World Aids Day 2012. 12 Dec 2012 10:51

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