https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/348.html South Africa Corporate Social Investment news 15 ESG news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/348.html en-us Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:25:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mr-price-foundation-empowers-sas-youth-with-r392m-investment-742202a In the first year of its 10-year strategy to empower 500,000 South African youth by 2035, the Mr Price Foundation used its youth programmes to reduce hiring costs for employers, increase the revenue of funded businesses by an average of 24.5%, and improve learning outcomes for thousands of students in fiscal year 2026 (FY2026). 1-271592 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iwisa-no1-share-more-meals-initiative-turns-grocery-purchases-into-school-funding-support-520070a As Iwisa No.1 marks its 70th anniversary, the South African staple brand has launched a purpose-led campaign that turns selected consumer purchases into support for schools and learners. 1-271536 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-businesses-win-big-at-nedbank-green-economy-indaba-964434a Three South African green entrepreneurs shared R710,000 in funding and business support at the 2026 Nedbank Green Economy Indaba and the Nedbank Green Economy Awards in Johannesburg, Houghton. 1-271504 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tiger-brands-stellenbosch-university-partner-on-food-system-resilience-186016a Tiger Brands and Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of AgriSciences have entered a three-year partnership aimed at strengthening the resilience, sustainability and safety of South Africa’s food and agricultural system. 1-271418 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-companies-can-no-longer-afford-to-ignore-extended-producer-responsibility-308918a Qrent’s managing executive, Kwirirai Rukowo, warns that South African companies, particularly those in the tech sector, can no longer afford to ignore extended producer responsibility (EPR). 1-271243 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mak-plastics-scoops-top-honours-at-12th-annual-sapro-awards-742312a The 12th annual Sapro Awards for the Best Recycled Plastic Products were recently announced, and MAK Plastics took home the top prize. 1-271202 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/empowered-women-are-essential-to-a-resilient-circular-economy-631911a Women have long played a vital role in South Africa’s economy, yet their contributions are not always recognised, protected or fairly rewarded. This is especially evident in the waste and recycling sector, where women waste reclaimers help recover an estimated 60%–80% of South Africa’s post-consumer recyclables. 1-271081 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uber-eats-and-citipods-pilot-courier-hub-to-improve-urban-space-in-cape-town-967724a Uber Eats and urban infrastructure provider CitiPods have launched a pilot urban hub for delivery couriers at Constantia Village in Cape Town, combining courier amenities with efforts to improve the management of public space. 1-270994 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/coca-cola-peninsula-beverages-expands-womens-roles-across-its-workforce-412289a Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages (CCPB) is using Women’s Month to highlight the changing role of women across its workforce, from manual production roles to technical, operational and senior leadership positions. 1-270905 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa