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 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:43:04 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rural-youth-find-careers-in-greater-kruger-tourism-economy-075105a Tourism is creating career pathways for young people living around the Greater Kruger, with skills programmes helping local residents move into roles spanning conservation, hospitality and digital media. 1-271717 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuel-companies-rebuked-for-greenwashing-964374a Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. 1-271644 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa 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 NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trialogue-sustainable-business-tracker-finds-high-ambition-weaker-implementation-520020a Trialogue’s assessment of how well sustainability is embedded in South African companies has found that local businesses display only a moderate level of maturity when it comes to sustainability, and that it is more strongly adopted in concept than in practice. 1-271556 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise 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 NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise 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 NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cansa-surrounds-young-patients-with-hope-dignity-and-care-075955a September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and this year the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) is focusing on how practical support for young patients and their families can turn the pressures of cancer treatment into pathways to care. 1-271487 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vwga-partners-with-leap-to-revive-abandoned-eastern-cape-school-631381a Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) in partnership with the Leap Institute officially opened the Leap 9 Science and Mathematics School in KwaNobuhle, Eastern Cape, yesterday, 31 August 2026. 1-271331 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-businesses-need-to-invest-in-gbvf-prevention-964974a South Africa is dealing with a gender-based violence and femicide problem, and the numbers don’t lie. According to the Human Sciences Research Council, one in three South African women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. In contrast, one in four has experienced emotional abuse, and more than half have experienced controlling behaviour. 1-271144 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-gugubygugu-to-foodforward-sa-meet-the-2026-eco-logic-award-finalists-745972a Now in its 15th year, the Eco-Logic Awards recognise the tremendous efforts made by South Africa’s green leaders. The year’s finalists are no exception and include luxury sustainable fashion brand GuguByGugu, FreeMe Wildlife, Project 90 by 2030, Nature Connect’s Sustainable Schools Online Hub, FoodForward SA, Wessa, and Reforest Fest by Greenpop. 1-270812 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa