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[#WomenInBiz] In the pink, Q&A with Noelene Kotschan
[Nicci Botha] Noelene Kotschan is the driving force behind PinkDrive. We asked her a few questions about what motivates her and keeps her going... read more>>



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Buy Suzelle DIY items on Gumtree
From 30 July to 12 August, Suzelle DIY fans will be able to get their hands on an authentic collection of items exclusively from Gumtree. Buyers will be required to motivate why they are most deserving of the coveted item before Suzelle herself selects the lucky new owners of her goods... read more>>
Open a candybox and support Women's Day
Candystick invites all South African businesses, big or small, to celebrate Women's Day on Sunday, 9 August by opening a candybox... read more>>
Final Cannes Chimera Challenge announces winners
The fifth and final Cannes Chimera Challenge has awarded funding of $160 000 to teams from Singapore, UK and Vietnam to realise their ideas to support the Global Citizen Project... read more>>
Save the date: BizTrends 2015 Imbizo Johannesburg

Issued by Bizcommunity.com

A stellar line-up of industry leaders will discuss current trends in the marketing communications industry, as well as do some crystal ball gazing for 2016 at Bizcommunity.com's special trend event on 17 September at the Sandton Convention Centre... read more>>



Education & Training
Skywise Airlines supports youth
Skywise Airlines' commitment to uplifting disadvantaged communities reached the sky with a donation of branded pens, rulers and bags to over 400 Grade 11 Learners from Laudium, Pretoria. read more>>
Free internet zones for Gugulethu and Khayelitsha taxi ranks
Thanks to an initiative from Project Isizwe and the Open Society Foundation of South Africa, commuters at the two busiest taxi ranks... read more>>
Adapt IT opens third Knowledge Centre
Adapt IT, an innovative IT company, opened its third Knowledge Centre at the Rusthof Secondary School in the Western Cape... read more>>



Greening & Environment
Collect-a-Can salutes women entrepreneurs who recycle
This Women's Month, Collect-a-Can pays homage to the women of our nation who are investing in social good in their communities and making a sustainable contribution to our local economy and environment through waste management and recycling... read more>>
Nissan sponsors vehicle for WWF-SA's Water Balance Programme
Nissan South Africa is once again sponsoring a vehicle to support the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF-SA) Water Balance Programme... read more>>
Konica Minolta proves its environmental commitment
As part of this environmental commitment and investment, Konica Minolta South Africa has planted 5,271 trees in the past year alone... read more>>
First Car Rental supports Platbos Forest
First Car Rental has pledged its support of the Platbos Forest Reserve Organisation in an effort to ensure the long-term survival and restoration of Africa's southernmost indigenous forest located between Gansbaai and Hermanus in the Western Cape... read more>>
UPS releases its 13th annual Sustainability Report
UPS has released its 13th annual Sustainability Report which highlights its growing investment in alternative fuel, advanced technology... read more>>
Health & Welfare
Avon wins awards for CSR programmes
Avon was awarded two DSA Vision for Tomorrow Awards for its Corporate Social Responsibility programmes recently at the annual DSA Awards. The awards were presented for the company's iThemba Crusade of Hope breast cancer education and awareness programme as well as its Speak Out against Domestic Violence initiative... read more>>
Cancervive 2015 encourages conversations about cancer
Cancervive is a special awareness and educational project of People Living with Cancer (PLWC), an NPO founded by cancer survivors. The project is dedicated to informing people about early cancer detection, as well as offering support to people living with the disease. read more>>
Invitation to support Challenges for Children campaign
Home from Home calls on all individuals to raise funds for the Western Cape's vulnerable children through its Challenges for Children campaign... read more>>
Lafarge South Africa contributes to local communities
Lafarge South Africa, a manufacturer and supplier of building material, believes its operating sites are an integral part of local communities... read more>>
Domestos' Brighter Future Campaign gives 24 schools new toilets
Sanitation is dignity, but for thousands of school-going children in South Africa, access to adequate sanitation, which is enshrined in our constitution as a human right, remains a distant reality... read more>>
CANSA CEO/COO wins at 2015 Africa's Most Influential Women in Business & Government Awards

Issued by CANSA

The Cancer Association of South Africa's Acting CEO and COO, Elize Joubert, won two awards on Tuesday, 28 July, in the 2015 Africa's Most Influential Women (MIW) in Business & Government Awards... read more>>
CANSA is going the distance this August

Issued by CANSA

As part of 'CANSA Care Week' during August, the Cancer Association of South Africa's Mobile Health Clinics are going the distance in providing cancer education and information to help reduce the cancer risk as well as cancer screening and early detection programmes... read more>>
Business
Tips for saving on your mobile bill
Have you ever had the feeling that you were paying too much for your mobile contract but that you didn't know how to fix it? read more>>
New events to diarise
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29 Aug 2015, Itsoseng

Upcoming events
Slipper Day - 7 Aug 2015, Countrywide
Reach For A Dream is encouraging everyone to wear their slippers on 7 August. Buy your R10 sticker from Wimpy and help fulfill the dreams of children fighting life threatening illnesses. Read more >>

Industry Trends and Forecasts - 7 Aug 2015, Johannesburg | 19 Aug 2015, Cape Town
2015 Industry Trends and 2016 Forecasts: This half day workshop focuses on global and local best practice for community/social investment and development practitioners. Read more >>

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