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Community Chest donates R100,000 to schools
The Community Chest has raised R50,000 during its annual golf day which was held on 28 March at the De Zalze Golf Estate in Stellenbosch. The organisation then promptly matched that amount to make it R100,000. Read more >>


CSI
Celebrating our diversity and all that it means
Today, 21 May, is UNESCO's World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. To mark it, the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities SA (NCPPDSA) is launching a campaign in celebration of our individual uniqueness. Read more >>

Education & Training
[Net Prophet] How the SA games industry ticks

Sindy Peters

This year's Net Prophet attendees were introduced to two of South Africa's game industry pioneers; Danny Day and Marc Luck. The game designers gave vivid insight into the workings of a community Day had started by accident. Read more >>

Changing education one mountain at a time

Issued by Joe Public

Bronwyn James, MD of One School at a Time, a registered non-profit organisation established by Joe Public in 2008, challenged her body and mind to trek up to Everest's base camp in April this year to raise funds for the schools advancement programme. Read more >>

Health & Welfare
View new BA Cape Town ad, support children's charity
The new British Airways' international video to promote its investment in the new A380 aircraft, features the Imagine Dragons' 'On top of the world' soundtrack, performed by Freshly Ground played against the backdrop of Cape Town. (video) Read more >>

Pearl Valley Golf Club raises R84,000 for charities
The Pearl Valley Golf Club, situated at the Pearl Valley Golf and Country Estate near Paarl, has raised R84,000 which will be donated to three local charity organisations. This is 40% up from the debut grant made last year to the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. Read more >>

Clover celebrates Clover Mama Afrika of the Decade and 10-year anniversary at Smarties Week

Issued by Clover

Some 10 years ago Clover embarked on a CSI initiative that aimed to assist people in disadvantaged communities to help themselves, regain their pride, establish livelihoods and become valuable members of their communities and society. Read more >>


Government

New ministers and their portfolios
Jacob Zuma has announced the creation of new ministries in a bid to transform the economy and to restore the confidence of foreign investors in the country. Read more >>


More Government news


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New events to diarise

Comedians for Smiles
Cipla Miles for Smiles - 31 May 2014 Stellenbosch

Charity comedy evening with Nik Rabinowitz
Friends of Vista Nova - 10 Jun 2014 Rondebosch

Measuring impact
GIBS - 17 Jun 2014 to 18 Jun 2014 Sandton


Upcoming events

PfP Hermanus celebratory evening
Symphonia for South Africa - 29 May 2014 Hermanus

Tekkie Tax Day
The Marketing Team - 30 May 2014 National

Tapping the potential of ADHD for success
ADHASA - 30 May 2014 Johannesburg

The Trialogue Making CSI Matter Conference 2014
Trialogue - 3 Jun 2014 to 4 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    YouTube creators to help celebrate Madiba's legacy in video
    SA animation studio produces CGI ad for Skoda
    AdReview winners reflect business success - Danette Breitenbach
    Mxit boosts Ackerman's app traffic

    Medical
      Scientists find new way to combat drug resistance in skin cancer
      New MRI analysis predicts stroke patient reaction to clot-busting treatment
      Deciphering the role of fat stem cells in obesity and diabetes

      Retail
        New Flux Trends pinpoints macro trends for 2015
        Financial support for black milling company

        Government
          Zuma announces new Cabinet
          New MPs to be sworn-in today

          Mining
            Premier optimistic at mediation in platinum strike
            Delco Automotive India to exhibit at WAMPEX
            Improved skills can increase mining sector's contribution to economic growth - Professor Caroline Digby

            Finance
              Weighing up pros and cons of alternative investments
              High banking fees teach children its costly to save
              Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts Future Leaders Network debate

              Agriculture
                Sustainable primary production needs a new approach
                Improvement of food value chain in the spotlight
                Grain forums request amendments to statutory measures

                Building
                  New canteen and computer room at Affies completed
                  Building division hurts Stefanutti Stocks results - Mark Allix

                  GreenBiz
                    Environmentalists invited to enter for Eco-Logic Awards
                    Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment
                    D'Sa lauded for fight for environmental justice - Melissa Jane Cook

                    HR & Recruitment
                      SA employees fail to report bad behaviour
                      IIE launches new online resource to assist graduates
                      Developing new skills can avoid unemployment

                      Legal
                        Labour Court judgment surprises - Richard Marcus
                        The effect of liquidation on leases - Lucinde Rhoodie and Elnalene Cornelius
                        Implications of amendments to Air Quality Act - Sandra Gore and Gareth Howard

                        Manufacturing
                          SA manufacturing 'pulls African growth down'
                          SA vinyls delegates attend global expos

                          Property
                            Merged property funds would have muscle - Alistair Anderson and Joan Muller
                            Location: What's the big deal?
                            Repo rate stability welcomed

                            Education
                              Maties' students win big with WorkMode app
                              Students collaborate online to relieve stress
                              Kids can now train with PGA professionals at school

                              Tourism
                                Kenya Airways to fly between Nairobi and Abuja from June
                                SA Tourism appoints marketing agencies in Brazil
                                Samsung taps into hotel trends

                                ICT
                                  A short guide to cloud terminology
                                  Top free Android apps - Peter Davidson
                                  The public sector in the cloud - a good story to tell?

                                  Logistics
                                    Grievances will not delay Go Durban project
                                    Apple Express Rail plans train service to Baywest Mall
                                    Armed metro cops escort Rea Vaya buses after attacks - Penelope Mashego

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Mind-bending Transcendence - Daniel Dercksen
                                      Premier brands announce association with fashion film festival
                                      Top 20 steakhouses announced

                                      Automotive
                                        SA's motor industry slashes its trade deficit
                                        CMH Menlyn Auto named as the MINI Finance Dealer of the Year
                                        The Standard Bank People's Wheels Awards voting polls are going live
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