Volunteer National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) crewmember Andre Fletcher, who is based in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), is the winner of the 2008 Centrum Guardian Project, which celebrates courage by recognising and rewarding the lifesaving legends of the Emergency Services. 1 Dec 2008
Feed Our Nation has received its first corporate contribution from the Nedbank Retail Banking Services in the form of a R15,000 donation to support orphaned and vulnerable children of South Africa. 27 Nov 2008
Game shoppers across the country have the chance to help schoolchildren in need simply by having the Christmas presents they buy gift wrapped at the store. 21 Nov 2008
Few 12-year-olds would be able to tackle the strenuous upcoming Pick n Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge, even more so if they had diabetes. Team Roche Accu-Chek's youngest member, Michaela da Silva, will not only take on the hills of Johannesburg soon, but also the misperception that people with diabetes cannot live life the way they want to. 5 Nov 2008
Training scholars in essential life skills serves an invaluable dual purpose: it provides some of the building blocks towards achieving a good education, and it helps to keep them free of the temptation of becoming involved in criminal activity. 3 Nov 2008
General Managers and staff from Protea Hotels around the country and Africa recently got together and raised R212,883 for the SA Guide Dogs Association at a unique dinner where they were all blindfolded. 30 Oct 2008
Inyathelo, the home of philanthropy in South Africa, will be hosting their annual Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards - sponsored by Standard Bank South Africa - which will take place on the 5 November 2008 at the Walled City, Ratanga Junction, Cape Town. 30 Oct 2008
Although virtually all South Africans know that HIV/AIDS exists, including how the disease is contracted and the importance of condomising in preventing its spread, experts estimate that less than one third of the population have ever been tested for HIV/AIDS. And despite the ongoing press surrounding the pandemic, the major reason why South Africans do not submit themselves for testing is that they do not believe that they are at risk. 29 Oct 2008
The sale of 51 tons of stockpiled ivory will benefit elephant research, conservation and community development, according to the South African National Parks (SANParks). 28 Oct 2008
Affordable Mixed Brewed Brands has recently embarked on a campaign to reward traders in the community; by offering immediate gratification prizes in return for the support they have given the brands, Mona, Ace, and Kloof. 23 Oct 2008
Appointing an appropriate individual is the first step in the effective and efficient management of CSI funds. The requirements and obligations put on companies these days make it imperative to ensure that the individual in charge of driving the company's CSI strategy understands the company's business strategy, values and obligations to stakeholders. 21 Oct 2008
October is breast cancer awareness month in South Africa and to build awareness of this silent killer, a group of 12 women have embarked on a cross-country journey from Johannesburg, departing 11 October, to Cape Town, arriving 18 October, on Harley-Davidson motorbikes, spreading their message of hope. 15 Oct 2008
Collect-a-Can has joined forces with Cobra and Nugget in an effort to extend the message about environmental awareness and recycling. 6 Oct 2008
With 8.5 million South African citizens who are unable to read or write, Papermate is joining hands with 1 in 1 out, a charitable organisation committed to reaching out to the poorest of the poor, with the aim to improve South Africa's literacy rate through the established PaperMate Literacy Project. 3 Oct 2008
The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) highlighted the public-private partnerships to feed hungry school children at the Mega Commitment to Action with former President Bill Clinton last week. The event was hosted by the Clinton Global Initiative. 1 Oct 2008
The Exact clothing store, which was affected last month by a devastating fire in Port Elizabeth‘s central business district, on Thursday donated hundreds of clothing items to charity. 26 Sep 2008
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture will officially open the Masikhule Shearing Shed today, 10 September, where farmers in the area will be given assistance in shearing their sheep and dipping their animals against diseases. 10 Sep 2008
Metcash, one of the largest distributors of consumer goods on the African continent operating in six African countries, has also become a major player in South Africa's corporate social investment landscape. The company's Shona Khona (“Go Get It”) youth sports initiative is aimed at providing life changing opportunities to South African youngsters. 2 Sep 2008
Lipton is aiming to revolutionise the tea industry by committing to purchase all its tea from sustainable, ethical sources. The brand has asked the international environmental NGO, Rainforest Alliance, to start by certifying its tea farms in Africa. The Rainforest Alliance works with individuals, communities and companies whose livelihoods depend on the land to reduce environmental impacts and increase social and economic benefits. 26 Aug 2008
In celebration of the unique relationship shared between women, as well as National Women's Day this year, the Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust hosted a ladies evening, with Appletiser as the soft-drink beverage sponsor. 26 Aug 2008
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