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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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Have your social media blinkers blocked the Jenna Lowe #GetMeTo21 campaign?

Have your social media blinkers blocked the Jenna Lowe #GetMeTo21 campaign?

Leigh Andrews 19 Nov 2014

[World Toilet Day] Bidvest Steiner prioritises proper sanitation

[World Toilet Day] Bidvest Steiner prioritises proper sanitation

19 Nov 2014

The Empty Shop empties donations into HospiceWits

The Empty Shop empties donations into HospiceWits

18 Nov 2014

StreetSmart SA raises R220k for street kids

StreetSmart SA raises R220k for street kids

18 Nov 2014

Social Feed feeds hungry school kids through social media

Social Feed feeds hungry school kids through social media

17 Nov 2014

LifeStraw community project flows upstream to northern Natal

LifeStraw community project flows upstream to northern Natal

17 Nov 2014

Miranda Friedman, Director of WMACA and Kevin Barbeau, Executive Director of WMACA, with Noelene Pascoe, Representative of Vital Foundation.

Third Vital Award goes to Women and Men Against Child Abuse

14 Nov 2014

Snors for a Cause raises R100k for testicular and prostate cancer awareness

Snors for a Cause raises R100k for testicular and prostate cancer awareness

12 Nov 2014

Geberit funds new volunteer accommodation facility at LIV

Geberit funds new volunteer accommodation facility at LIV

12 Nov 2014

Sibongile Mahlangu tests Rudolph Jansen

Driver Wellness campaign making final rounds for 2014

7 Nov 2014

Sea Harvest's Kids for Kids campaign alleviates waiting list at children's hospital

Sea Harvest's Kids for Kids campaign alleviates waiting list at children's hospital

6 Nov 2014

Victoria Beckham inspires young women to make better decisions

Victoria Beckham inspires young women to make better decisions

4 Nov 2014

Madiba's legacy continues to fill hearts and stomachs of children

Madiba's legacy continues to fill hearts and stomachs of children

3 Nov 2014

Yo, Bro... Remember yo mo

Yo, Bro... Remember yo mo

Leigh Andrews 31 Oct 2014

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NPO against woman and child abuse receives grant through Vital Awards

31 Oct 2014

The Peninsula gets Imvelo Awards nomination

The Peninsula gets Imvelo Awards nomination

30 Oct 2014

Investing in ECD helps to reduce social and economic inequality

Investing in ECD helps to reduce social and economic inequality

Sizwe Nxasana 28 Oct 2014

Relate bracelets Made in Movember on sale now

Relate bracelets Made in Movember on sale now

28 Oct 2014

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KZN NGO receives R35k grant through Vital Awards

24 Oct 2014

Coke Light goes pink for breast cancer

Coke Light goes pink for breast cancer

22 Oct 2014

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

22 Oct 2014

NEWSWATCH: Too bold or not bald enough?

NEWSWATCH: Too bold or not bald enough?

21 Oct 2014

Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

20 Oct 2014

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

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

20 Oct 2014

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

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

14 Oct 2014

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

14 Oct 2014

LexisNexis raises R130k through Cycle Against Trafficking Challenge

LexisNexis raises R130k through Cycle Against Trafficking Challenge

13 Oct 2014

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