A number of key panellists have just been confirmed for a series of Think Tank breakfasts on rural economic development, hosted by the National Development Agency and Kaelo Worldwide Media, supported by corporate partners MTN and ABSA.
Published: 30 August 2010
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The Amy Biehl Foundation has welcomed volunteers from Northern Ireland annually since 2006. The Irish raise funds and donate sporting equipment to the Amy Biehl Foundation and spend a week each year coaching soccer and hockey and training students in first aid in the townships of Cape Town.
Published: 02 August 2010
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For National Youth Day, OneVoice South Africa (OVSA) learners in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape honoured young people affected by the unrelenting effects of HIV and AIDS. Reaching out in partnership with OVSA - a dynamic non-governmental organisation working in schools to support a reduction in new HIV infections – learners wished to acknowledge the many young South Africans who are faced with the ongoing realities of losing parents/caregivers and family members.
Published: 27 July 2010
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15 year old Siphiwe Shabangu from Killarney, Soweto loves playing soccer and figures he is quite good at the game. So when his friend Sam Mngomezulu invited him to a camp where he could play football, Siphiwe could not resist. Believing he was only going to be playing soccer, he was pleasantly surprised when the Castrol Skillz Holiday Programme curriculum began teaching him about HIV/Aids in a way that was just as much fun as playing soccer.
Published: 19 July 2010
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In line with the company group values of People, Integrity, Performance and Professionalism, Edcon the leading clothing, footwear and textiles retail group, continuously supports young black professionals through various initiatives and partnerships, one in particular is its work with the Black Management Forum and investment in a number of youth development programmes.
Published: 08 July 2010
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The Ubuntu Festival celebrates not only the sense of unity that Capetonians have been experiencing during the World Cup but also fosters a truly prosperous and harmonious rainbow nation where we celebrate our cultural diversity and build a spirit of Ubuntu that permeates every aspect of our lives. The festival offers a number of ways to celebrate: through food, music and dialogue we enjoy our uniqueness and our differences and embrace the philosophy that is entrenched in our constitution and is the principle by which former President Nelson Mandela led South Africa.
Published: 05 July 2010
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The Castrol Skillz Holiday Programme has caught the attention of other businesses, whose contributions have made it possible to further the impact of this community-building educational campaign.
Published: 01 July 2010
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Children from Lefaragatlhe Primary School in Rustenburg, North West Province, were at the heart of football fever on Tuesday 22 June when they received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the Mexico vs. Uruguay match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium with Hyundai South Africa.
Published: 30 June 2010
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To further the reach and impact of the Castrol Skillz Holiday Programme, Rio Tinto invested in five camps in Phalaborwa, Richards Bay and Soweto. The camps use the powerful impact of football to deliver life skills and important messages about HIV/Aids to participating children and the broader community. Through an engaging and creative football based curriculum these messages are delivered in a language that young teenagers understand and can easily relate to.
Published: 30 June 2010
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The final in the series of International Business Breakfasts, organised by Connect’d Cape Town, took place June 24th at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Published: 28 June 2010
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The first 16 graduates exited the training programme in May and the next group will be joined by two disabled learners under the auspices of Extrinsic, a disability management company.
Published: 21 June 2010
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Businesses and entrepreneurs wishing to conduct business in Cape Town will have access to a powerful new facility when the Connect’d Cape Town office opens today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Connect’d Cape Town is an initiative aimed at showcasing local skills and expertise as well as attracting and facilitating significant investment and business opportunities to the Cape Town region.
Published: 17 June 2010
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Connect’d Cape Town is hosting a series of international business breakfasts on key World Cup match days. These breakfasts are the only comprehensive, locally-organised business networking opportunities in Cape Town during this period.
Published: 17 June 2010
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Property24, the property division of Media24, recently celebrated the launch of Kabouter Drome Play School - a secure and safe space for the children of Bontheuwel to play in.
Published: 17 June 2010
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It may be the final countdown to the FIFA 2010 World Cup but it’s also the final count down to the close of entries to the annual Jet Community Awards – one of Southern Africa's leading grass roots upliftment programmes, The closing date? Monday, 31 May. The reward? The six category winners will each receive R75 000 in cash, while the 2010 finalists will each receive R15 000 in cash.
Published: 25 May 2010
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The Sustainability Awards identify and showcase the work of initiatives driven by non-profit, corporate and government organisations who are working to make a sustainable difference in the lives of others and positively impact communities. Furthermore, the partnership between Impumelelo and Artscape Audience Initiative gave Artscape the platform to showcase some of their developing artists.
Published: 16 May 2010
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Do you know someone, aged 14-19, living in the Western Cape, who is selflessly devoting their time to uplifting their community? Nominations are now open for the third annual Amy Biehl Foundation Youth Spirit Award, which aims to recognise and reward young people who are already making a difference. Entries close on 12 July 2010.
Published: 12 May 2010
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With our abundance of wind, waves and sun, South Africa is better positioned to lead the renewable energies charge than just about anywhere else in the world. But in addition to new forms of power generation, surely we should be talking more seriously about introducing daylight saving?
Published: 11 May 2010
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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is now so close that we came across a website the other day that measures the time until countdown in seconds.
Published: 11 May 2010
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South Africans have a rather outdated tendency to think that all of its cities should be the same. As a result we judge Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and anywhere else in the country by the same criteria, and believe that all our cities should focus on the same industries, compete for the same kind of talent and so on.
Published: 11 May 2010
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