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Western Cape pensioners have petitioned government to increase their grants. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Pensioners ask Parliament to increase grant to R5,000Marecia Damons

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When polluters don’t pay: Still no cleanup at South African oil refinery that’s caused millions in damage but was sold for 6cLlewellyn Leonard

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Sassa calls for accurate info in new SRD applications

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Disney Africa, Sporting Chance Foundation mark a decade of Disney Healthy Happy Play

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Can South Africa’s social grants help people make a better life? Research offers hopeLeila Patel

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Lagos Fashion Week wins the 2025 Earthshot Prize

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The Art of Making a Difference: Naked collabs with SA artists

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When polluters don’t pay: Still no cleanup at South African oil refinery that’s caused millions in damage but was sold for 6c

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The Peninsula gets Imvelo Awards nomination

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KZN NGO receives R35k grant through Vital Awards

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Coke Light goes pink for breast cancer

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Rolene Strauss with Dickson Nyamasoka who made the giant beaded ribbon.
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Miss SA unveils giant wire exhibit for breast cancer awareness

22 Oct 2014

Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to provide humanitarian support against Ebola

Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to provide humanitarian support against Ebola

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NEWSWATCH: Too bold or not bald enough?

NEWSWATCH: Too bold or not bald enough?

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Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

20 Oct 2014

Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

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Yvonne Chaka Chaka - Lifebuoy’s ambassador washing her hands.

Unilever launches Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day

16 Oct 2014

Third SA woman to summit Everest dreams big for children's centre

Third SA woman to summit Everest dreams big for children's centre

15 Oct 2014

Harley-Davidson supports men's health with Snors for a Cause

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14 Oct 2014

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

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LexisNexis raises R130k through Cycle Against Trafficking Challenge

LexisNexis raises R130k through Cycle Against Trafficking Challenge

13 Oct 2014

It's Your Turn to fill a "Feed Me Bag"

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Good Hope FM opens Santa Shoebox pop-up

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Huggies hands over Kia Sportage to first winner

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KFC adds hope for hungry children this World Hunger Month

KFC adds hope for hungry children this World Hunger Month

2 Oct 2014

Movember: changing the face of men's health

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Unilever launches Dove Self Esteem Project to boost girls' self-worth

Unilever launches Dove Self Esteem Project to boost girls' self-worth

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Help Snapscan make waves for DARG animal shelter

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CSI budgeting for the cost against sexual and domestic violence

CSI budgeting for the cost against sexual and domestic violence

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Dignity Dreams wins awarded Glamour's Women of the Year award

Dignity Dreams wins awarded Glamour's Women of the Year award

23 Sep 2014

Comair rewards boys with life-threatening illnesses for their bravery

Comair rewards boys with life-threatening illnesses for their bravery

23 Sep 2014

Loeries 2014: Unilever leads the shift from the African opportunity to the African challenge

Loeries 2014: Unilever leads the shift from the African opportunity to the African challenge

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