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REDISA sponsors isiXhosa writing competition
REDISA has announced its sponsorship of the story writing competition organised by the Puku Children's Literature Foundation and supported by the Nal'ibali reading-for-enjoyment campaign. read more>>



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Community Chest funds R30m towards community projects
The Community Chest has announced an investment of up to R30-million in the form of operational and project funding for communities during the 2014/2015 financial year. read more>>
Education & Training
The Times' Phendulani Literacy Quiz gets underway this week
Grade 6 and 7 learners from more than 40 under-resourced schools in South Africa put their literary knowledge to the test at the 6th Phendulani Literacy Quiz - a competition that aims to develop the literary knowledge and comprehension skills of learners through reading. read more>>
Proceeds of art auction at MOST go to Phakama Women's Academy
Steve Limbrick's 12 paintings of iconic, comic sheep were auctioned at the MOST Awards ceremony last week in support of the VWV Group's Phakama Women's Academy. read more>>
UNISA alleviates impact of academic conference on environment
When organising its HELTASA 2013 Conference, UNISA committed to reducing its effects on the environment by incorporating a R100 donation into the registration fee per delegate which has been donated to Food & Trees for Africa. read more>>
Night of 1000 Drawings raises R130k for Thomas Wildschutt Primary
The Night of 1000 Drawings on 28 August 2014 at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town attracted over 1,500 people and raised R130,000 for the Thomas Wildschutt Primary School in Retreat. read more>>
Public Investment Corporation continues to invest in libraries project
The Public Investment Corporation has been investing in Breadline Africa's Mandela Day Libraries Project since 2012 and continues to do so with the recent launch of two new libraries. read more>>
Health & Welfare
BDO supports shelter for vulnerable women and children
BDO Durban's female staff recently participated in a charitable initiative that entailed collecting groceries and personal care items on the wish list of vulnerable women and children at the specially selected Ikhaya Le Themba. read more>>
Cancer survivors hit the road with Cancer.vive
Journeying ten days from 25 September, a group of over 50 cancer survivors, supporters, crew and media travel more than 2,300km on motorcycles and in other vehicles taking a message of hope and inspiration to over 10,000 people. read more>>
Rare Disease Society of SA preps 'potjie with a purpose' cook-off
The Rare Disease Society of South Africa's annual potjiekos competition will see Sandton residents participate in a cook-off to raise funds and awareness about life threatening, rare diseases. read more>>
Fourth Kids of Africa 'Run for Fun' event next month
Sunday, 5 October 2014, will see the fourth Kids of Africa 'Run for Fun' event take place in an aim to raise funds and also to celebrate its ninth anniversary... read more>>
New events to diarise
WEConnect International SA workshop for WBEs
WEConnect International South Africa - 30 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Sheryl Long's Cancer Fight
Gistics Group - 20 Sep 2014 Brackenfell

'Our Kids of the Cape' Fundraising Golf Day
The Vineyard Hotel - 21 Sep 2014 Cape Town

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    The new ingredient to the marketing mix is also its most important - Elodie Burls
    The meme that took a bite out of Apple - Louise Marsland

    Medical
      Sitting is the new smoking - Lucy Le Roux
      'I am the voice of lymphoma' campaign for World Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Retail
        Watch Chef of the Year 2014 finals on YouTube
        Heineken turns down SABMiller takeover bid - Nick Hedley
        Janine Janse van Rensburg wins 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2014'

        Government
          Dti expecting good audit results, says minister
          Youth employment review now available
          400 schools in Gauteng now have proper sanitation

          Mining
            Beneficiation needs favourable environment
            IWC buys Vectus
            Acid mine drainage still an issue, says Set Point Laboratory

            Finance
              Understanding cyber-criminals is key to prevent attacks - William Lawrence
              Confidence in public financial literacy very low
              Family-owned businesses struggle to find financing

              Agriculture
                Livestock imports from Namibia no threat to SA - Annelie Coleman
                Afgri partners with East African exchange - Nick Hedley
                Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

                Building
                  Transformation of Sandton Twin Towers results in Green Star rating
                  Second tender awarded for NAA project
                  DBSA returns to profitability with historic disbursement record - Evan Pickworth

                  GreenBiz
                    Qmod launches educational platform in SA
                    Greenpoint Surfriders Foundation aims to promote conservation
                    Green entrepreneurship thrives in Africa

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] How to tell whether you've got the class bully as a boss - Juliette Attwell
                      Support from loved ones linked to entrepreneurial success
                      World Design Capital 2014 recognised projects

                      Legal
                        Proper planning important when buying a farm - Pierre le Roux
                        African countries are tightening up tax policies - Jeff Blackbeard and David White
                        Insured has a duty to mitigate property damages - Adam Civin and Alec Veitch

                        Manufacturing
                          SA July manufacturing production down 7.9% y/y
                          Mechanisation brings profits and jobs says Coka

                          Property
                            Pam Golding Properties to exhibit local and international residential properties
                            'Green-over' of The Towers underway
                            How rental insurance minimises your risk as a landlord

                            Education
                              Partners for Possibility takes education to new levels

                              Tourism
                                Klink Awards launches, encourages consumers to vote
                                Record profits for Mango
                                Midlands Meander Guide, Midlands Meander Experience launched

                                ICT
                                  Leasing IT equipment to cut costs
                                  Safeguarding against an Apple iCloud hack - Guillaume Lovet
                                  The changing role of malware detection technology

                                  Logistics
                                    Access to integrated information is critical for logistics processes - Michael Frans

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Breaking the silence - Daphne Cooper
                                      Jeremy Loops to open for The Fray in Cape Town
                                      Gut-busting gags at Nando's Mass Hysteria - Sindy Peters

                                      Automotive
                                        Tolls take toll on car dealerships
                                        Global carmakers say India must reform to attract industry
                                        ZF Friedrichshafen to buy US' TRW for $11.7bn
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