Add Hope campaign reaches R85 million

KFC launched Add Hope in 2009 and has raised a total of R84.5-million to date, stemming from a percentage contribution from the franchisees royalties and customers R2 contributions in store. In 2011, it raised R9.6-million through customer's contributions in store where customers are "making a difference." 14 Aug 2012 13:16

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

UCKG investigates outside interests of pastors and takes disciplinary action where necessary

[Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God] During a process of upgrading its operational procedures and internal policies to ensure complete transparency and accountability both by the church and its pastors who render voluntary services to the church members, the leadership of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) uncovered some irregularities which required further clarification. 9 Mar 2012 10:14

Take a Girl Child to Work - successful for 10th year

Late last week saw the 10th anniversary of Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day, which has become one of the country's biggest collaborative acts of volunteerism. Themed 'Choose your tomorrow, today', 400 companies around South Africa registered to be part of the day and provide girls in grades 10, 11 and 12 with the opportunity to experience the working world. 5 Jun 2012 11:49

We Can Change Our World

Bizcommunity and WeCanChangeOurWorld join forces to making a sustainable difference

[Issued by We Can Change Our World] The reality: If we don't start looking after nature and the people on our planet, we are at risk of losing any meaningful legacy for future generations! 30 Nov 2011 11:34

2012 Rolex Awards for Enterprise open for entries

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: The Rolex watch company of Geneva has announced the opening of applications to the 2012 Rolex Awards for Enterprise. For more than three decades, this international philanthropic programme has honoured and supported pioneering individuals whose projects benefit their communities and the wider world. 18 Feb 2011 11:32

Jacaranda's new breakfast show team, community radio gets sponsor

A new breakfast team line-up is on air at Jacaranda 94.2 from January 2012 and Just On Cosmetics is supporting the Mdantsane Community Radio breakfast show, by signing up as its first corporate sponsor. 29 Nov 2011 10:36

Noweto News community newspaper launches

Noweto News, a community paper for the North Western townships of the city, including Diepsloot, Cosmo City, Fourways and Lonehill has launched to provide a mutual platform where advantaged and disadvantaged communities can address pertinent community issues. 29 Oct 2010 09:35

Houses for poor from SABC, AMAHA

The SABC and AMAHA (African Musicians Against HIV-AIDS) have entered into a three-year contract to build 450 houses for the poor in various areas identified across the country. To kick-start the campaign, President Jacob Zuma, SABC group CEO Solly Mokoetle and AMAHA chairperson Doc Shebeleza handed over the first four homes in Grasmere on Monday, 5 July 2010 as part of the launch. 6 Jul 2010 10:01

Thulani Sibeko to head up Nedbank marketing, communications, corporate affairs

The Nedbank Group announced this morning, Friday, 13 May 2011, that it has appointed Thulani Sibeko as its group executive: marketing, communications and corporate affairs. Prior to joining Nedbank, Sibeko was head of marketing at Hollard Insurance. 13 May 2011 11:29

[2010 trends] Positive outlook for meetings, events industry

[Karen Ashwin] I'm a firm believer that, due to the dynamics of global economic shift we've experienced, the way we live, work and run our businesses has changed irrevocably - life will truly never be the same again! This holds true for the South African meetings and events industry in 2010. 13 Jan 2010 10:21

Kaelo Engage

Celebrating South African success stories with Kaelo - Stories of Hope season 7

[Issued by Kaelo Engage] Join Kaelo - Stories of Hope every Tuesday from 3 July at 17h30 as it takes you on an inspiring journey highlighting social change in South Africa and how companies, communities and the public sector are working together for a brighter future. 25 May 2012 12:54

[2012 trends] Been there, done that, now let's get really smart!

[Karen Ashwin] Thanks to the human race's preference for face-to-face interpersonal communications, meetings, events and marketing activations enjoy pride of place as fabulous marketing tools. However, we also know that great events come at a price. 12 Jan 2012 12:24

M&G launches Book of South African Women

Mail & Guardian has launched the annual Book of South African Women yesterday, 7 August 2012, at the Middleton, Sandton with high tea and a gallery display of some of the portraits in the book. 8 Aug 2012 08:09