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ACTIVATE! announces top ten projects
Projects ranging from environmental education and improved mathematics learning to astronomy-based tourism were among the top ten social development projects for 2014 recognised at the ACTIVATE! Innovation Showcase held in Magaliesburg near Johannesburg last weekend. Read more >>


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Still time to donate unwanted goods to less fortunate
With just eight days to go before the campaign comes to an end, South Africans are encouraged one last time to put a smile on the faces of those less fortunate by dropping off their unwanted goods at their nearest Stor-Age store. Read more >>

Education & Training
South Africans urged to support 1 Million Books Campaign
Biblionef has launched its 1 Million Books Campaign in response to the high illiteracy levels in South Africa and that more than 16,000 public schools in South Africa do not have libraries. Read more >>

Greening & Environment
Reliance and Greenpop balance festivalgoers' carbon footprint at UTC
Festivalgoers attending Up the Creek at the Breede River from 30 January to 2 February 2014 are urged to check in at the Reliance Offsetting Booth when they arrive to compensate for their festival carbon footprint. Read more >>

Health & Welfare
Partnership will improve community's food security
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) and development organisation Humana People to People in South Africa has partnered to work together with the people in Doornkop near Soweto to improve their food security. Read more >>

Community Chest Carnival 2014 postponement

Issued by The Community Chest of The Western Cape

The Board and the Management of the Community Chest have made the difficult decision to postpone Carnival 2014. It was not a decision taken lightly, but one based on a careful review of the projected income for the event. Read more >>


International

EJC launches new website
MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS: The European Journalism Centre (EJC) has launched a new website, for its Innovation in Development Reporting (IDR) Grant Programme. Read more >>


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New events to diarise

Gauteng Funding Fair
25 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

FilmCraft and EditCraft for Joburg NGOs
Jetty Wave - 30 Jan 2014 to 31 Jan 2014 Marshalltown, Joburg

The Avril Elizabeth Family Fun Day
Luckie Entertainment - 1 Feb 2014 Bedfordview, Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] Marketing for advertising - Tarryn Pitchers
Social media... Brands, you're missing the point! - Felix Kessel
[2014 trends] Youth trends in 2014 - Jason Levin and Mokebe Thulo

Medical
Chemical threat may make for an unsafe pair of hands
Malaria drug combo could help prevent pregnancy complications in lupus patients - Karen N. Peart
Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

Retail
Fish & Chip Co runs promotional competition
Samsung, Google sign patent-sharing deal
Commission not to prosecute major retailers

Government
Policy revision at SABC causes raised eyebrows - Linda Ensor
Now judges have to declare interests
SA continues with efforts to secure Korkie's release

Mining
Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining
Striking mine workers called to end strike
Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

Finance
Ombudsman is clear about home insurance
WEF ends with cautious optimism

Agriculture
Drought-stricken Free State farmers in dire straits - Annelie Coleman
Locals cash in on marula harvest
Grains mostly softer due to good rain

Arts
Theatre4Youth Forum comes to Cape Town
Call for independent theatre productions
WGSA Knowledge Share Session in Durban

Building
September to table paper on housing finance

Environment
SANParks concerned over water pollution
Sustainability Week aims to stimulate a green economy

HR & Recruitment
Make the office work for you in 2014 - Linda Trim
Dealing with employees' New Year's resolutions
[BizCareers] Put thought into interview responses - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Unregulated industry: re-sale of electricity - Ramon Pereira and Chantelle Gladwin
SA to host first ever meeting of CCJA
SAPS confiscates counterfeit goods in Kimberley

Manufacturing
SABMiller invests US%110m in Nigeria

Property
Cancelling a bond application can be expensive
Arrowhead Property's private placement over-subscribed - Alistair Anderson
MAS Real Estate to go to capital markets - Alistair Anderson

Security
Sanral survives its third scare
Community to be involved in recruiting police - Mthethwa

Education
Are you a square peg in a round hole? - John French
Soweto Community encourages learners to stay in school

Tourism
Tourism performs better than expected - Andiswa Maqutu
Promising outlook for SA's tourism industry in 2014
Report reveal travellers desire personalised services

ICT
Trend Micro's Security Predictions for 2014
Telkom 'in talks to sell its cellphone towers' - Thabiso Mochiko
Market expecting Telkom turnaround - Thabiso Mochiko

Maritime
Angola searches for lost Greek oil tanker

Sport
PE ready for Herald VW Cycle Tour
IMG Media signs agreement with Klitschko
Cowen completes Robben Island swim

Logistics
Ports seek an 8.5% tariff increase - Linda Ensor

Lifestyle
Update on Red Bull King of the Air 2014
Afrinolly Short Film Competition winners announced

Automotive
Harley-Davidson launches Riding Academy in SA
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