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Local pop-up shop for the homeless goes global
From China to Cape Town, Brussels to Bangladesh, Florida to France, Mexico to Melbourne, The Street Store - the world's first pop-up clothing store for the homeless... Read more >>


Education & Training
Vusukukhanya Primary gives Liberty Corporate a thumbs up
In its ongoing support and following last year's donation of classroom materials to the school, this year Liberty Corporate has donated gloves to 1,300 pupils at Vusukukhanya Primary School in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. Read more >>

Mandela Day book drive in collaboration with Cape Quarter
In an effort to collect books to bolster learning and resources at the Prestwich Primary School in Green Point, HWB Communications and its associates have partnered with the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village. Read more >>

SACOB to donate 67 bursaries on Mandela Day
In celebration of Mandela Day and in honour of the legend who dedicated 67 years to changing the lives of all South Africans, the South African College of Business (SACOB) is giving away 67 free online courses. Read more >>

Greening & Environment
Bay Harbour Market celebrates 3 years on International Plastic Bag Free Day
Bay Harbour Market is turning three and calling you to rethink the bag, and celebrate your plastic bag independence in association with Thrive and the Two Oceans Aquarium on Saturday, 5 July 2014. Read more >>

N3 Toll Concession supports Crane Foundation
The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) has made a substantial grant to the KwaZulu-Natal Crane Foundation to construct Africa's first bird chick rearing facility on the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve in Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal. Read more >>

Unilever, Wildlands promote green-preneurship
As part of Unilever's goal of improving the livelihoods of consumers who use its products, the fast moving consumer goods company has partnered with the Wildlands Conservation Trust to provide 'green-preneurs' with access to nutrition and hygiene packs. Read more >>

WWF partners faith communities
The WWF Nedbank Green Trust has partnered with the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) to increase engagement with multi-faith communities on environmental awareness and conservation issues. Read more >>

Sport
Imperial Auto invests in golf development
Imperial Auto has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Nomads Golf Club. Read more >>

[Ride for a Purpose] Ride for Thusanani Children's Foundation
The Thusanani Children's Foundation has been nominated by The Glen Shopping Centre for its Ride for a Purpose campaign at this year's Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge, to take place on 16 November. Read more >>

Spur Masidlale Soccer League donates R20,000 to charity
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup in full swing, soccer fever is also running high amongst aspiring soccer stars as the 2014 Spur Masidlale Soccer League came to a close. Read more >>


New events to diarise

Canal Walk's Stop Hunger Now
HIPPO Communications - 18 Jul 2014 Cape Town

Rhino Conservation Fundraiser
Open Mind - 28 Jul 2014 Cape Town


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Top 10 digital campaigns of 2014: Jan-Jun - Hando Sinisalu and Ann Kruuk
    17 things that will make your brand loved, now! - Dawn Rowlands
    Memes in modern branding - Estee Cockcroft

    Medical
      Royal Philips launches EmboGuide
      Sugar-coated cells are deadly for cancer patients - Melissa Osgood
      Tackling childhood obesity, Kauai launches schools' franchise

      Retail
        Keeping POS going in Africa through the cloud - Alan Sher
        Semi-finalists of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award announced
        'Timing is everything' in saving a business

        Government
          Nxasana was informed claims Presidency
          SARS wants to catch tax dodgers
          Tabs kept on school textbook deliveries - Bekezela Phakathi

          Mining
            Marikana Commission given more time
            Bakubung mine uses IsoMetrix health and safety solutions

            Finance
              Tax season off to good start
              Stock markets at record highs while growth is down - Luigi Marinus
              Mercantile Bank sets R1bn target for rental finance book

              GreenBiz
                Significant reduction in energy consumption at Vineyard Hotel
                Invitation to nominate candidates for Kudu Awards

                HR & Recruitment
                  Growth in employment due to increase in temporary contracts
                  Minister announces increase in annual earnings threshold
                  B-BBEE has become a complex set of rules and calculations - Brigitte Brun

                  Legal
                    Zuma approves amended land Acts
                    Temporary VAT relief for property developers - Graeme Palmer
                    Patent evergreening in the pharmaceutical industry - Ilne Grobler

                    Manufacturing
                      Jasco demonstrates the power of Energy Optimisation
                      CSR denies Transnet contract hampered by supplier shortage - Linda Ensor
                      NUMSA strike condemned by plastics industry

                      Property
                        Schools going up in Bardale Village
                        SA property market continues to grow
                        Trending: The zero deposit lease

                        Education
                          Mobile phones help township residents, immigrants have a sense of belonging
                          Agile experts to speak at Wits' Fak'ugesi Festival
                          NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards winners announced

                          Tourism
                            Hilton Worldwide opens DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar
                            e-Tourism Africa Summits for Cape Town, Joburg
                            Joburg Airport lounge wins luxury award

                            ICT
                              Local reseller scoops Ruckus Wireless award
                              World's first tweeting couch laid out for football fans
                              Software and accessory provider launches in SA

                              Logistics
                                SAA to comply with new travel regulations
                                Commuters catching Uber cabs - Nick Hedley
                                Kenya Airways executive wins Lifetime Achievement Award

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Marianne Fassler joins line-up for Fashion Week Cape Town 2014
                                  James Blunt to bring Moon Landing tour to SA
                                  Stars of the Ballet Russia perform classical ballet highlights
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