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 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:44 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-sa-youth-shouldnt-waste-the-circular-economy-opportunity-623271a South Africa generates more than 100 million tonnes of general waste, which usually ends up in a landfill. With a rising youth unemployment rate, the circular economy presents a viable economic opportunity for many young South Africans with bright ideas seeking to make money. 1-268221 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pnp-gift-of-the-givers-and-wp-cricket-collect-donations-for-wc-flood-relief-390368a Several South African organisations and businesses are doing their part to help victims of the recent inclement weather in the Western Cape. The storms, which ravaged large parts of the province, claimed 11 lives and left more than 83,000 residents stranded. 1-268193 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-sa-young-innovators-help-kfc-add-hope-feed-more-children-178136a Young South Africans can address the nation’s major challenges when equipped with the right tools, says Andra Nel, KFC Africa’s head of corporate affairs. During World Hunger Month, she reflected on how the Biggest Hunger Hack has helped address the country’s food insecurity crisis. 1-268138 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-dead-and-83184-affected-as-cape-town-calls-for-urgent-donations-956264a The City of Cape Town is urgently appealing to the public for donations to assist residents impacted by recent extreme weather that has resulted in several fatalities. The Western Cape Government announced that the death toll reached 11 this week, with many victims dying as a result of storm-related incidents, including falling trees and floods. 1-268054 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trialogue-invites-nonprofits-to-shape-south-africas-csi-landscape-and-win-178436a Trialogue’s annual nonprofit organisation survey provides insights into trends, income and challenges faced by the NPO sector in South Africa 1-268038 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nominations-open-for-wessa100-conservation-leadership-awards-625811a This year, the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (Wessa) is celebrating 100 years since it was first established in 1926. To commemorate the milestone, it is taking its annual Wessa100 Conservation Leadership Awards nationwide to honour the individuals and organisations that have shaped South Africa’s environmental progress over the past century. 1-267881 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/checkers-petshop-science-and-montego-collect-67200kg-pet-food-in-24-hours-069245a Petshop Science, a subsidiary of Checkers, and Montego Pet Nutrition set a new Guinness World Record in 24 hours at the Bloem Show when it collected 67,200kg of pet food — surpassing the previous record of 36,750kg set in the United States in 2023. 1-267807 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/street-store-returns-this-winter-to-support-communities-in-need-403939a As winter approaches, The Up&Up Group is bringing back its widely recognised initiative, The Street Store, ensuring that vulnerable communities have access to warm clothing when they need it most. 1-267575 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sab-spotlights-south-african-women-restoring-water-systems-through-invasive-species-clearing-in-the-western-cape-958884a In South Africa’s water-scarce regions, one of the most effective ways to restore water is also one of the least visible: clearing invasive alien vegetation. 1-267474 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thousands-of-grants-suspended-after-sassa-review-process-in-limpopo-403179a More than 30,000 grants have been suspended in Limpopo after a review process by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Sassa says this affected beneficiaries who did not update their information or respond to review notices. No grant has been incorrectly suspended, Sassa says. But beneficiaries are battling to understand the process. 1-267395 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa