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Unilever launches Dove Self Esteem Project to boost girls' self-worth
Unilever South Africa recently launched the Dove Self Esteem Project, which is set to reach 100,000 girls by the end of 2015 through self-esteem workshops aimed at building body confidence. read more>>



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Gatekeeper Foundation launches Accredited Organisation programme to validate NPOs
AMC Hunter Inc. has launched its Gatekeeper Foundation Accredited Organisation programme to ensure that Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) in the province operate efficiently, effectively and legitimately in order to achieve their own goals to assist the underprivileged and give investors peace of mind to know that their contributions have made a difference. read more>>
Redefining CSI in our collective "South Africanness"

Wendy Tlou

South Africa's journey to democracy manifests itself in some interesting forms of expression, and these ought to be seen as a celebration of our cultural diversity. read more>>
Miladys campaign raises funds for children's village
As part of Women's month, Miladys ran a store window campaign, BeYOUtiful, where customers could add the names of their friends. Those who could not get to a store could also participate online. read more>>
Education & Training
Support for Kilimanjaro climb raises funds for farm workers' littlies
In raising support for their Kilimanjaro climb in an effort to fund the food bill of a Durbanville farm workers' preschool, Môresterretjies crèche has raised R5,895 (an ideal inspired by the Kilimanjaro's height of 5,895m) for each child. read more>>
Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000 up for grabs
The search is on for a student to study fashion design at the North West School of Design with the Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000. read more>>
10 Years of Creating Positive Change

Issued by Change Agent

Shanduka Foundation celebrated its 10-year anniversary at an event attended by over 300 guests, including staff, beneficiaries, investors, media and the Chairman of Shanduka Foundation and Deputy President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa... read more>>
Greening & Environment
Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Sindy Peters

Ke nako (It's time) was the buzz phrase top of mind during the months preceding the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In 2014 this phrase once again rings true, but for a new zeitgeist: it's time for business to get on the green wave. read more>>
FTFA announces finalists for EduPlant Awards
Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), in partnership with The Woolworths Trust and Engen, has announced the finalists for the 2014 EduPlant Awards. read more>>
Health & Welfare
Movember: changing the face of men's health
Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on the faces of millions of men around the world each November. They effectively become walking-talking billboards for men's health issues, driving conversation and in turn awareness, while securing donations or sponsorship for their moustaches through their grooming efforts and fine moustachery. read more>>
KFC adds hope for hungry children this World Hunger Month
KFC South Africa launched its Add Hope initiative in 2009 and continues to punt its importance in October, known as World Hunger month... read more>>
Help Snapscan make waves for DARG animal shelter
Donate to DARG to raise funds to keep the shelter open and you'll stand the chance to win a pair of general admission tickets to Rocking the Daisies... read more>>
CSI budgeting for the cost against sexual and domestic violence
The Tears Foundation hereby calls for corporates to include the fight against sexual and domestic violence in their CSI budgeting and to look at how the cost of this scourge directly affects their bottom line. read more>>
Early detection is key to reducing breast cancer risk

Issued by CANSA

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) highlights the importance of screening and early detection for breast cancer as part of its Women's Health campaign this October... read more>>
Sport
Entries for the Wings for Life World Run 2015 now open
The Wings for Life World Run is returning to 35 locations on six continents and entries for the 2015 event are now open for South African athletes of all ages and abilities - to compete side-by-side, marking a first for the South African leg of the race. read more>>
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Teen entrepreneur
SA Teen Entrepreneur - 28 Oct 2014 Cape Town

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All industry news

Marketing & Media
    OOH: the valuable real estate of the future - Danette Breitenbach
    Millennials? What millennials? Target the correct age demographic on social media - Leigh Andrews

    Medical
      Opportunities for interventional cardiac devices in emerging countries
      Professor Stephen Colagiuri to chair WISH Diabetes Forum

      Retail
        Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement - Zeenat Moorad
        Unilever tops Top Employer Awards
        Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth - Charles Brewer

        Government
          Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa
          Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses
          ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls

          Mining
            Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery
            Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

            Finance
              Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions - Evan Pickworth
              Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package
              High prices hurt Clover's market share

              Agriculture
                SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture

                Building
                  Growing interest in construction expos
                  Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio

                  GreenBiz
                    SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation
                    Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
                    Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                      [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                      Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                      Legal
                        Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                        Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                        Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                        Manufacturing
                          Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane

                          Property
                            Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
                            Affordable housing developments face challenges

                            Education
                              Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
                              SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
                              Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching

                              Tourism
                                Air France and kulula announce partnership
                                Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
                                Think differently, think lean - Gaby Gramm

                                ICT
                                  Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                  Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher
                                  South Africans using technology to improve road safety

                                  Logistics
                                    Protestors vandalise Newclare station

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
                                      Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations - Debbie Hathway

                                      Automotive
                                        New car sales pick up speed - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                        Honda to unveil 2015 F1 power unit
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