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Countless ways to give back with 5 for Change
Considering the numerous problems facing South Africa, making a change isn't as straightforward as it may seem. Read more >>


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Webber Wentzel helps fight illicit trade in SA's wildlife
Leading South African law firm Webber Wentzel has provided a sponsorship of R100,000 to the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) to assist the organisation to prevent illegal trade in South Africa's threatened wildlife species. Read more >>

Education & Training
Engen donates chalkboards to Limpopo's neediest schools
Engen donated nine chalkboards to Limpopo's poorest schools at a handover event held at Valdezia Higher Primary School in the Vhembe District on 3 April. Read more >>

A novel way to build teams: volunteer
The Woolworths Trust was formed in 2003 to co-ordinate its community development and charity activities. Read more >>

Official launch of 'Grab your Dream' and 'Rock n Rhyme' workshops for ECD
Khulisa Social Solutions and the 'Daring to Dream' movement have collaborated to launch two bold new workshops; 'Grab your Dream' and 'Rock n Rhyme'. Read more >>

Greening & Environment
Montecasino's greening figures blossom
Montecasino recorded a great green year in 2013, reducing the precinct's overall carbon footprint by an average of 50% over the previous year's savings. Read more >>

Samsung hands over Digital Village
The Digital Village will provide much-needed education and health services to the community of Malibongwe Ridge, in Cosmo City. Read more >>

Konica Minolta sponsors 500 trees for township
Konica Minolta South Africa has funded 500 tree saplings as part of Food & Trees for Africa's (FTFA) Trees for Homes project. The trees will be planted in the Rethabiseng township near Bronkhorstspruit and crowds of community members turned out in force for the hand over on Monday, 24 March. Read more >>

Health & Welfare
Eastgate proud supporter of CANSA Shavathon
The 11th annual CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) Shavathon took place at the Eastgate Shopping Centre recently whereby funds were raised to the value of R21,826.20. Read more >>

SA.MAST refocuses resources to Site C Khayelitsha
The South African Mass Animal Sterilisation Trust has moved its focus from Site B to Site C in order to complement the campaign and transform a large part of the Khayelitsha area. Read more >>

Egg Foundation aims to combat malnutrition
The International Egg Commission (IEC) has launched the International Egg Foundation (IEF), a global charitable foundation which will aim to provide people living in developing countries with greater access to eggs as part of its goal to combat malnutrition and provide people who are underfed and undernourished with access to a sustainable diet. Read more >>

Sport
Norton Rose Fulbright to become biggest 1st year team in BP MS 150 history
Norton Rose Fulbright will participate in the BP MS 150 annual charity bike ride on 12 to 13 April, when the global legal practice will comprise the biggest first year team in the ride's 30-year history. Read more >>

Third Sunfoil Township Tournament an all-round success
The third annual Sunfoil Township Tournament came to a close last night and was as an all-round success. Read more >>

Giving HOPE to children through world's toughest ultra marathon
Ultra marathon athlete Adrian May has again committed himself to the most gruelling marathon in the world, the Marathon des Sables, in support of international charity Hope for Children. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Close shaves for 5FM's shock jocks
    Mandela's former aide to publish memoirs
    Where is your content marketing plan? - Athar Naser

    Medical
      Orphan drugs market offers big financial incentives
      Space makes the heart grow rounder
      Commemorating Global Asbestos Awareness Week

      Retail
        Consumers in SA 'easily switch to rivals' - Evan Pickworth
        Extend shelf life, variety to extend profits - Craig Binnion
        SA raids Unilever, Malaysian firm in competition probe

        Government
          Structural change needed in SA economy
          Billions to be spent on Pretoria boulevard
          SARS sets sights on Zuma after Nkandla report

          Mining
            Robots that can save miners' lives - Shamin Chibba
            Pilot Crushtec signs first export contract
            Molygraph to début at WAMPEX 2014

            Finance
              Executives see tax system encouraging compliance - Amanda Visser
              Ubank hiring aimed at growth among workers - Phakamisa Ndzamela
              SA's accountants model to be exported - Evan Pickworth

              Agriculture
                Young breeder wins top prize at Lichtenburg Show
                March tractor sales up 11% in March says Saama
                50 years of Simmentalers - Annelie Coleman

                Building
                  R25b housing project for Durban
                  Alert Steel share price drop as it fails to get out of red - Mark Allix
                  Construction of Bowman Gilfillan building commences

                  GreenBiz
                    One million solar lamps light up Africa - Melissa Jane Cook
                    GBCSA launches new online learning system
                    Government talks green jobs

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Development projects key to poverty alleviation in rural areas - Abram Molelemane
                      Dismissals must be based on fair reasons - Jacques van Wyk
                      HRDC pledges support for small business

                      Legal
                        Patel wins Client Choice International award
                        South Africans get opportunity to run for president
                        Pistorius, Dewani cases validate SA's robust justice system - Miller Matola

                        Manufacturing
                          High costs for SA foundries, but strong government support
                          Trade Minister approves revised MCEP guidelines
                          Manufacturers in the spotlight at Oil & Gas Africa Expo

                          Property
                            Arup reveals its vision for the cities of the future
                            Tax tips: how property can save you money - Kathy East
                            Private sector to alleviate student housing shortage

                            Education
                              Must-have educational tools for e-learners - Peter Davidson
                              Girl Child Institute of Mentorship programme launched
                              SES urges Africa to embrace satellite technology

                              Tourism
                                Protea Hotel Capital gets a make-over
                                kulula hosted first ever braai in the sky
                                Survey reveals what SA business travellers are missing

                                ICT
                                  One-third of phishing attacks aim to steal money
                                  ICT continuity: Are you spending enough or too much?
                                  Orange Horizons testing WiFi services in SA

                                  Logistics
                                    Chevron expands Uzuko Carriers' territory
                                    Manufacturing Circle warns against higher port tariffs - Mark Allix
                                    Cable thieves darken e-toll roads

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      A contemporary experience of Noah - Daniel Dercksen
                                      Glide through different glow zones at the Neon Run
                                      Magical world of bucket list destinations - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      SA's first Fashion Film Festival

                                      Automotive
                                        Growth in the commercial vehicle segment could boost tyre demand
                                        March new vehicle sales down 0.2% to 55‚363 units
                                        Ford setting sales records
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