2 Jul 2013

CSI

First and foremost, have fun

Work on work that is meaningful. Cape Town's Black River Office Park is taking sustainable development to a whole new level. They're in the process of installing the largest solar PV system in Southern Africa. Two green thumbs up to you lot!

Take risks. There's a new SA radio station lurking on the interwebs, and it goes by the name of EuroTrashMusic - not your cup of tea? Don't be put off by the name - it's more a reference to a type of music rather than the location of the music, explains the station's founder Craig Steyn. Ruth Cooper finds out who they are, what they do, and why they do it in, EuroTrashMusic and the future of online radio.

Surround yourself with people who are cleverer than you. Education NPO SABSA will soon host the 8th Business School Expo in Joburg, open to anyone interested in finding out more about executive education. Attendance is free if you register online, otherwise pay R100 at the door on the day. Bit of a no-brainer, right?!

And finally, have fun! Number one on the list, and my favourite tip from Tara Turkington who shares her ten tips to building a great team - four of which have been mentioned above.

Go forth and lead by example!

Sindy Peters, Group Head: Content

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Weekly top stories

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet wins international recognition
11 June 2013 saw the second International Loyalty Awards competition in London honour the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet programme as the "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Linked To Loyalty". Read more >>
GoPro reader competition deadline extended until 15 July!
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Earthchild uses positive affirmation cards to raise funds

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RedCap Foundation, KwaDukuza team up to help kids
When the Mr Price Pro Ballito touches down in KwaDukuza from 1-7 July 2013, the international surfing event will be improving the lives of thousands of children in the region courtesy of the RedCap Foundation and the KwaDukuza Municipality. Read more >>

GoPro reader competition deadline extended until 15 July!
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Good news, everyone! We've extended the deadline of our reader competition until Monday, 15 July 2013. Simply create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000! Read more >>  visit press office >>

loveLife relaunches
[Issued by Interbrand Sampson De Villiers] loveLife is one of the largest youth charities in South Africa, which supports, guides and nurtures the personal development of South African youth. Interbrand Sampson deVilliers (IBSdV) was tasked to relaunch and create and implement a new positioning for the loveLife brand. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Community Services
Monash students help "most vulnerable" consumers
In Gauteng, students at Monash University South Africa, working under the guidance of Dr Stephen Saunders, volunteered to provide the most vulnerable members of the community with ideas and possible solutions for consumer-related issues. Read more >>

NICRO's Safety Ambassador Programme combats crime in schools
In 2011, FNB joined forces with NICRO (National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders) to implement the Safety Ambassador initiative to combat crime and gangsterism in schools. To date, the programme has assisted and trained 159 students and their communities with the tools and resources to fight crime. Read more >>


Corporate Social Investment
Earthchild uses positive affirmation cards to raise funds
Thoughts and words have the power to affect feelings. This power can be harnessed through affirmations - positive phrases that can be repeated, such as "I am beautiful, I am smart, I am kind, I am healthy". Read more >>

GrandWest creates sustainable green solutions to waste generation
It may seem like an impossible task to find a sustainable solution to the waste generated by a casino and its accompanying facilities. Read more >>

Entries open for Sanbona Forever Wild Weekend
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, together with RaceInterface, has announced the 2013 'Sanbona Forever Wild Weekend', following on from a successful 'Wild Weekend' in 2012. Read more >>

Metrofile sponsors E-Classroom portal
Metrofile Holdings Limited is set to demonstrate its commitment to improving the quality of education in South Africa through sponsoring education modules on the E-Classroom portal. The portal allows teachers to access free Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) aligned educational content for learners in grades R to 7. Read more >>

Havinga qualifies for UWCT Final and raises funds for charity
On 19 May 2013, South African Time Freight Burg Wheelers cyclist Tinus Havinga won gold and silver respectively in the time trial and road race sections of the Cretan Gran Fondo cycle race in Chania, Greece. As a result, Havinga qualifies for the UWCT Final in September, which will be held in Trento, Italy. In 2012 Trento also saw Havinga qualify for the final of the UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT), which subsequently took place in Pietermaritzburg. Read more >>

SAPS Widow and Orphans Trust receives R50,000 donation from LIPCO
LIPCO Law for All, a legal cost company providing legal insurance, is donating R50,000 to the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Widow and Orphans Trust. The donation honours the memory of murdered Gauteng policeman Major-General Tirhani Maswanganyi, and aims to help support surviving spouses and children who lose a member of the SAPS. Read more >>

Soil for Life brings transformation with support of Anglo American
The Chairman's Fund, Anglo American's dedicated CSI arm, is helping to uplift poor families in the Western Cape through funding Soil for Life, a gardening training programme. Read more >>


International

Microsoft filters Bing for students
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Microsoft said on Monday (24 June) it would offer an advertising-free version of its Bing search engine for schools, which also includes extra privacy and filtering of adult content. Read more >>


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