ESG South Africa weekly newsletter - 1 Oct 2013

From money to Mxit... Michael Jordaan

Michael Jordaan has joined Mxit. Jordaan is the former CEO of First National Bank and a recent recipient of the CNBC Africa Business Leader of the Year for Southern Africa award, and will join Mxit as chairman of its board of directors.

He says, "It is difficult not to have a sense of pride about a home-grown South African company making such an impact in the social media and mobile space. It was an easy decision to join as chairman and I am looking forward to playing a part in the future of Mxit, both in South Africa and internationally."

Little hurts more than coming up with a great product only to see some swine steal it - which is why it's good news that there is help on hand for brand owners in fighting counterfeiting.

And just to prove women have what it takes when it comes to farming, a young female farmer has reaped two awards for her excellent work at Rethabiseng Sustainable farm. Sphiwe Machika (28), from Rethabiseng in Bronkhorstspruit has won the Provincial Female Farmer of the Year Award and the National Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Another winner - well, a few in fact, have been announced... They are the Eco-Logic Award winners.

Finally, as a man who prides himself on his choice in footwear, our tame motoring editor Henrie Geyser reckons the new Astra looks good with a boot.

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Coca-Cola RockCorps platform launched

Coca-Cola RockCorps officially launched the Coca-Cola RockCorps platform at the Thembalethu Primary School in Meadowlands, Soweto. This is the first of many community projects aimed at mobilising the youth of South Africa to be active participants in uplifting their communities. Read more >>

Cyclists invited to support FTFA

Mandela Trust launches Facebook campaign

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Hyundai donates new library

As part of its corporate social investment responsibility programme, Hyundai Automotive South Africa has donated a brand new library to the Southview High School in Lenasia near Johannesburg. The library initiative is one of several social responsibility activities undertaken by Hyundai which includes participation in the entrepreneurship development programme of The Hope Factory. Read more >>

Beneficiary of bracelet sales announced

Blue Groove Africa, South African Rugby Union's (SARU's) partner in the 'Boks for Books' literacy initiative, has been selected by The Bead Co. as the beneficiary of proceeds from sales of its new 'I AM LITERACY' bracelet. Every bracelet sale is a guaranteed R10 for literacy development in South Africa. Blue Groove Africa is a Section 21 and NPO registered organisation. Read more >>

KickstArt exposes children to art

The KickstART project is bringing 150 children from disadvantaged communities to Stellenbosch to experience works by some of South Africa's top artists and to learn about opportunities in the arts. The children have the rare opportunity to learn about art as a career opportunity from renowned local land artist Strijdom van der Merwe. Read more >>

Mandela Trust launches Facebook campaign

The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital Trust has launched a public declaration campaign which is aimed at Facebook users worldwide. It encourages them to make a donation to the hospital, and then make a public declaration by clicking on the 'Support Declaration' link on the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital Trust Facebook Page. Read more >>

From money to Mxit... Michael Jordaan

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