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, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:04 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/workshop17-and-vintage-with-love-blend-fashion-with-philanthropy-069635a Thrifting has gained traction in recent years as the cool-kid way to shop, as Gen Z places greater emphasis on slow fashion. In line with this desire for fashion with a cause, Workshop17 and Vintage with Love are hosting two pop-up thrift markets in Cape Town and Johannesburg in April and May to raise funds for childhood education in underserved communities. 1-267297 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sip-for-a-cause-with-the-kolisi-foundation-new-campaign-514120a To mark its sixth anniversary, the Kolisi Foundation has teamed up with South African restaurants to introduce the First Cup Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting childhood development. From 9 April to 9 May 2026, buying a warm drink at participating venues nationwide, including Tiger’s Milk and Old Town Italy restaurants, will help fund programmes dedicated to daily nutrition, safe learning environments, and access to resources for young children. 1-267256 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-goodwill-how-volunteering-can-bridge-the-employability-gap-847463a Volunteering is often framed as an act of goodwill rather than a pathway to professional growth. This view misses an important point. In many cases, volunteering is one of the most effective ways to build capability, credibility, and leadership. 1-267249 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/teen-campaign-to-sponsor-conservation-efforts-on-marion-island-takes-flight-514160a Teenage environmental activist, Romario Valentine, has launched a BackaBuddy crowd-funding campaign to raise funds for the Saving Marion Island’s Seabirds: The Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project. 1-267226 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meet-the-10-sa-innovators-solving-the-country-biggest-problems-403089a Ten of South Africa’s leading clean-technology innovators, spanning renewable energy to smart farming, have been recognised at the 2026 Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa (GCIP-SA) National Awards. 1-267205 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-insurance-giants-dominate-sassa-funeral-deductions-736742a Two South African insurance giants collect 87% of all funeral policy premiums deducted directly from social grants. Clientèle Life and Sanlam, along with their subsidiaries, collect R143.33-million in monthly policy deductions from almost one million pension and disability grant beneficiaries. In total, premiums of just over R165-million are deducted every month from 1.11-million Sassa beneficiaries. 1-267152 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-court-orders-eskom-to-disclose-r70-billion-coal-and-diesel-contracts-why-the-ruling-matters-403429a South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the country’s state-owned electricity utility Eskom must disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers. This is a major victory for transparency in a sector that has long been marked by secrecy, financial instability and weak public trust. 1-267145 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise South Africa