https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/849.html South Africa news 15 NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/849.html en-us Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:14:18 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-largest-hospital-to-receive-r20m-upgrade-for-its-mothers-lodge-181966a Ronald McDonald House Charities South Africa (RMHC) recently launched the expansion of the Mother’s Lodge at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. While the organisation is covering the upgrade costs, it still needs R3m. It is calling on corporate South Africa, foundations, communities, and individuals to help close the funding gap and complete the expansion. 1-272988 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/greencape-opens-entries-for-sas-first-virtual-power-plant-sandbox-070895a GreenCape has opened applications for South Africa’s first regulatory sandbox pilot, in partnership with Integrate to Zero and the Global Grids Catalyst. The pilot — open to virtual power plant (VPP) companies — will explore how private sector VPPs can operate within South African municipal distribution networks, while considering municipal governance, regulatory requirements, and technical constraints. 1-272977 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ford-puts-south-african-built-ranger-to-work-for-24-non-profits-747542a Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has partnered with Good Things Guy to provide transport support to 24 non-profit organisations and community initiatives, using a locally built Ranger to help them deliver services and reach communities. 1-272952 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spur-sponsors-one-young-world-summit-welcome-dinner-in-cape-town-292457a Spur, Tyla’s favourite South African restaurant, will open the One Young World Summit in Cape Town with its “taste for life” at the opening-night dinner, which will welcome young leaders from more than 190 countries. 1-272890 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-introduces-appreciation-voucher-for-cashless-tipping-303578a South African retailer Pick n Pay has introduced a new cashless way for customers to say “thank you”. The Appreciation Voucher is available in R5, R10, and R20 denominations and allows customers to tip people who provide everyday services, such as shopping centre car guards. 1-272803 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-fundraising-course-helps-south-african-nonprofits-prepare-for-a-changing-funding-landscape-303488a South African nonprofits are operating in an increasingly competitive funding environment as international aid declines, donor priorities shift and funders place greater emphasis on measurable impact and strategic partnerships. 1-272783 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-defender-and-bryan-habana-are-helping-the-litterboom-project-tackle-plastic-pollution-525640a Plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges facing our oceans, but what if some of that waste could be stopped before it ever reaches the sea? Through its international Defender Awards, Defender is supporting The Litterboom Project, a South African initiative tackling river pollution while exploring how recovered plastic can create environmental and economic value. 1-272776 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/backed-by-shoprite-and-primedia-izinga-assist-keeps-sas-npos-trustworthy-747812a “Trust is the currency of philanthropy,” say the iZinga Assist founders, Derek Lubner and Henk Swanepoel. With 289,852 non-profit organisations (NPOs) registered with the Department of Social Development (DSD), according to 2025 data from the Trialogue Knowledge Hub, the duo built the platform to help ensure trust and transparency between donors and the sector. 1-272702 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/keeping-80000-promises-636541a How Santa Shoebox uses SMS to connect donors, recipients and impact. 1-272441 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolies-ralph-jewson-to-chair-sa-plastics-pacts-new-steering-committee-525180a Woolworths sustainability project manager Ralph Jewson will chair the South African Plastics Pact’s new steering committee. The committee will represent members’ interests, guide the work of the secretariat, GreenCape, and make strategic decisions as the initiative works towards its ambitious 2030 targets. 1-272296 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa