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Making magic with a love movement
[Danette Breitenbach] Cheesekids started with eight people. Today over 20,000 people volunteer with them. One of the biggest activations that takes place on Mandela Day is through Cheesekids. Read more >>


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CSI: a business imperative

Danette Breitenbach

Perhaps 10 years ago CSI was about doing something for the sake of doing something and then feeling good about it, but today it's about creating a good business story. It has become a business imperative. Read more >>

Education & Training
Peace Lessons Programme to be repiloted
The Grahamstown District Office of the Education Department this week signed an agreement with the GMSA Foundation who first piloted the project in the Port Elizabeth District to repilot it in 10 Grahamstown schools. Read more >>

DeskBags calls for corporates to help school kids
As its World Environment Day initiative, DeskBags appealed to corporates throughout the country to donate their old and unused billboards, which are used to create these educational aids. Read more >>

Rally to Read brings literacy to primary schools
The Bidvest Rally to Read initiative visited schools recently to tackle the problems of inadequate literacy, especially in rural areas. Inadequate literacy prevents children from obtaining a good education and therefore Rally to Read was developed to improve reading, writing and general communication. Read more >>

'Night of 1000 Drawings' to raise funds for better learning conditions
Since the launch of 1000 Drawings Cape Town, intimate doodle sessions have been hosted across the Mother City bringing together people who want to make a difference by sharing their doodles. Read more >>

Greening & Environment
#ChangeYourSpots with Bridgestone and the Cape Leopard Trust
It's World Environment Day and to mark its 10th anniversary, the Cape Leopard Trust has partnered with Bridgestone to launch the #ChangeYourSpots campaign, encouraging South Africans to do exactly that. Read more >>

Andiccio24 partners with FTFA for a greener Gauteng
Pizza specialists Andiccio24 has joined forces with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) to promote a greener Gauteng. Read more >>

Peninsula Paddle to conserve inland waterways
In an attempt to raise awareness around the issues of pollution and degradation of Cape Town's waterways, this Sunday a 27km paddle will take place across the city via the inland network of rivers, lakes and canals. Read more >>

Grootbos... In for The Long Run

Brian Berkman

For Grootbos Nature Reserve owner and Managing Director Michael Lutzeyer, being included in The Long Run is big news. Read more >>

Health & Welfare
New classroom in support of child protection
In support of Child Protection Week, preschoolers at Saron Educare joined Media24 and The Body Shop for a painting, cake decorating, reading, playing and cleaning session as part of a joint volunteer project. Read more >>

Engen values staff with wellness campaign
Engen's forecourt wellness days and annual Phambili Roadshow began on Wednesday at Cape Town's Good Hope Centre. Read more >>

BPL donates R60k to Hope House
Bidvest Panalpina Logistics, a global supply chain and logistics company, donated R60,000 to Hope House in Harrismith last month. Read more >>


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New events to diarise

Rotary Charity Golf Day
Rotary Club Cape of Good Hope - 20 Jun 2014 Cape Town


Upcoming events

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


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Big ideas, big data, big love - Shaune Jordaan
    Can social selling be used to increase B2B sales? - Graeme Wilson
    SuperSport lines up FIFA World Cup digital viewing

    Medical
      Philanthropist gives Rotary US$1 million for polio eradication
      Reducing TB in HIV patients through two-pronged approach
      A new device deciphers the language of cells - Bruce Fellman

      Retail
        How consumer behaviour affects design decisions
        Consumers' responsibility to food safety - Leanne Tee
        Woolworths deal may be in Australian magnate's line of fire - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Germany pulling out of SKA disappointing
          Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law
          Former deputy police commissioner arrested for fraud

          Mining
            SA mining sector invited to explore Peru
            Set Point to showcase services at Botswana conference
            WESSA objects against application to mine near nature reserve

            Finance
              Recession unlikely in second quarter: Reserve Bank
              Sanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia - Phakamisa Ndzamela
              Private Equity Industry Survey reflects 17% increase in funds

              Agriculture
                WWF-SA expert to address Food Security Seminar
                Food security in spotlight at AgriYouth Indaba
                Minister Zokwana committed to farm worker sectoral determination

                Building
                  15 finalists for AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture
                  US launches USD1bn push for off-grid Africa power
                  Transnet CE plans to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                  GreenBiz
                    Closing date for Green Talents comp draws closer
                    Rising sea-levels in the spotlight during environment month

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Improving efficiency a top priority among businesses - Rona Sauer
                      Unique perspective of youth is driving SA's development goals
                      Young professionals are transforming the workplace - Rona Sauer

                      Legal
                        Bentley wins LexisNexis Prize for Legal Practitioners
                        Competition Commission appeals against Tribunal's finding - Leana Engelbrecht
                        Sanral urged to reveal its secret costs - Philani Nombembe

                        Manufacturing
                          Mondi to buy US Graphic Packaging International for $105m - Alistair Anderson
                          SA's manufacturing figures drop, raising red flags - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi and Nick Hedley
                          Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                          Property
                            When will the Real Estate Sector become BEE compliant?
                            Women on an even playing field in the property game
                            Kyalami track could fetch at least R120m - Nick Hedley

                            Education
                              Students may end up with debts they can't pay
                              Microsoft eTourism Workshop to empower local SMEs
                              Wits to host Digital Africa Festival

                              Tourism
                                Suncoast kick starts careers
                                Travelstart releases 2014 Travel Trends Report
                                Best places to visit in summer - Amelia Verona

                                ICT
                                  "New age" estate agency launches
                                  Tips for using ATMs and avoiding credit card cloning in Brazil
                                  Frost & Sullivan, African electronic test equipment market report findings

                                  Logistics
                                    Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities
                                    Cape Town's SA's most congested capital
                                    Comair launches its Cadet Pilot Training Programme

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Final five in Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships announced
                                      Wined, dined and treated fine at the The Twelve Apostles - Ruth Cooper
                                      2014 MTV Africa Music Awards winners

                                      Automotive
                                        Two Centennial Edition Maseratis for SA
                                        Opel outlines growth plan until 2022
                                        Toyota's CEO stresses importance of Hino Trucks
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