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R200,000 donation in aid of breast cancer
In support of breast cancer awareness, ISOPLUS raised a total donation of R200,000 through it's PinkDrive campaign. Read more >>


Education & Training
Monash SA empowers students with Mandela Month Book Drive
To commemorate Mandela's legacy, Monash South Africa has embarked on a month long book drive with the aim of collecting thousands of books for local communities. Read more >>

Spier Arts Academy announces 2015 recruitment drive
The Spier Arts Academy recently announced a recruitment drive for Cape Town's aspiring artisans. Read more >>

Greening & Environment
VW sponsors six new Amaroks for Wilderness Foundation
Volkswagen has extended its rhino protection partnership with the Wilderness Foundation for another year with the sponsorship of six new Amarok double cabs. Read more >>

'Post Your Selfie & Win' rhino orphanage car on show WODAC Pet Expo
At the WODAC Pet Expo 2014, taking place 18-20 July 2014 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, visitors can take a 'selfie' with the Rhino Orphanage car at Stand 148, post it to Facebook and stand to win a holiday. Read more >>

Marine EcoTour seeks educational sponsorship
Launched in the summer of 2013/2014, the Marine EcoTour is currently operating from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, introducing its patrons to the diverse and abundant marine ecosystem in Table Bay. Read more >>

Household Energy Safety Association of South Africa calls on new energy minister to prioritise household energy safety at a policy level

Issued by Dumile Media Solutions

The importance of the advocacy, education and training on the safe usage of energy sources during the winter months is a priority that over the years has lacked reinforcement within... Read more >>

Health & Welfare
RE/MAX Foundation donates coats and cans this winter
Driven by its Coats and Cans 2014 project, the RE/MAX Foundation's aim this year was to reach out to its direct community that's in need of food and warm blankets. Read more >>

Huggies joins Mansfield in donating to Compass Charity
As part of its caring heart philosophy, Huggies joined forces with the Ballz Radio ONE Wingz of Change initiative to help make a difference in the lives of little ones... Read more >>

Long Walk to Qunu to raise funds for children's hospital
To raise R500,000 to build the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Johannesburg, Sane Nkabinde and Irene Rugheimer, under the banner of The Dark Rose Foundation, will walk 840 kilometres to Qunu. Read more >>

Trek4Mandela in association with Lil-lets: climbing for dignity
It is hard to believe that the majority of girls in Africa miss up to 50 days of schooling each year because they don't have access to a basic need: sanitary towels. Read more >>

Ellerine Holdings employees donate monthly to Mandela Day beneficiaries
Employees within the Ellerine Holdings group, in South Africa and Namibia, launched the Siyanakekela Community Investment Programme on Mandela Day 2010 to collect funds on a monthly basis to... Read more >>

Club Mykonos offers Mandela Day 'care packages'
Sport
Philips provides solar-lit Light Centre for SU soccer field
Philips South Africa has partnered with the Stellenbosch University and provided a solar-lit Light Centre for their soccer field. The project was done in conjunction with the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) and Dutch Football side PEC Zwolle. Read more >>


International

Non-profit groups look to Google Glass
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Five nonprofit groups got word on Wednesday that Google will help them fulfill visions of using the technology titan's Internet-linked Glass eyeware to do good. Read more >>


More International


New events to diarise

Epworth food drive
Epworth Children's Village - 18 Jul 2014 to 28 Jul 2014 Germiston

KwaMashu street golf invasion
Usizo Educational Foundation - 18 Jul 2014 Durban


Upcoming events

CSI Excellence Awards
LEMA Media - 18 Jul 2014 Johannesburg

Be part of the story
Starfish - 18 Jul 2014 Sandton (collection point)

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

Epworth food drive
Epworth Children's Village - 18 Jul 2014 to 28 Jul 2014 Germiston

KwaMashu street golf invasion
Usizo Educational Foundation - 18 Jul 2014 Durban

Customer Experience Management
University of Pretoria & Consulta - 22 Jul 2014 to 25 Jul 2014 Pretoria


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Cannes entries reveal a move towards design for change - Sulet Jansen
    City of Cape Town, AFI partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    Pendoring judges selected, deadline extended

    Medical
      Helping South Africans quit the killer
      Conference to further the Mindful Revolution in South Africa
      R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists

      Retail
        Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest
        Better selfies with Sony
        'Me Time' survey indicates South Africa loves couch time

        Government
          Economy battles to get out of the woods
          Why 'Excellence' should be at the top of our national agenda - Douglas Kruger
          SABC viewers displeased with old content, repeats, news bias

          Mining
            SA Mining Stakeholders convene
            SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment
            Economy battles to get out of the woods

            Finance
              Absa clients can now automate securities finance trading
              Added protection for consumers under NCA Act
              Hunting for Eurobonds - Jocelyne Sambira

              Agriculture
                $4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity
                A project to empower women with skills to start a business
                Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems? - Derick van der Walt

                Building
                  Construction sector braced for more pain - Andries Mahlangu
                  Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed
                  Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

                  GreenBiz
                    Services of DEA scaled down during move to new premises
                    African businesses realise advantages of going green

                    HR & Recruitment
                      The role of purpose in driving tech innovation
                      Are South African or sub-Saharan African entrepreneurs the best?
                      Why SMEs are not hiring, and why they should

                      Legal
                        Section 44 of LUPO declared unconstitutional - Jyoti Narshi
                        City of Johannesburg's Supplementary Roll 11 is unauthorised - Chantelle Gladwin
                        If you like it, then you should've put a ® on it - Tiffany Conley

                        Manufacturing
                          Hundreds of thousands saved at Eskom's Malta Power Plant
                          MTN launches first-in-Africa cooling system

                          Property
                            ShowHOUSE joins the mobile revolution
                            Blue Views acquires South Beach Camps Bay
                            Some pointers for investing in property

                            Education
                              Cloud software to help scholars in accounting exam prep
                              Print on demand to solve the textbook crisis one page at a time
                              [EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

                              Tourism
                                Cape Grace wins Travel + Leisure accolades
                                A great repast at The Plettenberg - Brian Berkman
                                Visa centres contribute to job creation - More Matshediso

                                ICT
                                  Mobile and tablet shopping continues to grow
                                  A checklist for cloud readiness
                                  Stay abreast of emerging software development trends in SA - Mark Beets

                                  Logistics
                                    Investment in road infrastructure will unlock growth
                                    Vivotek camera monitors behaviour patterns of drivers
                                    Minibus taxi industry should be professionally managed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Ovation Awards winners announced
                                      Local is lekker with Chef Hajierah - Angie White
                                      All about the dress, Q&A with KLûK CGDT - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        New Vehicle Pricing Index reveals unexpected decline in used car inflation
                                        Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners
                                        Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
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