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Students across the world are calling on universities to bridge the gap between the academic and working environments. South African students, in particular, want corporates to step in and help develop courses catering for their particular fields.

Early childhood development is essential to build capable, well-rounded adults. It can also help to close the gap between the privileged and the underprivileged. The Ntataise network is building these solid foundations.

Environmental activist, social entrepreneur and accomplished agent for change Catherine Constantinides has been chosen as one of the next generation of South Africans in the new series of the acclaimed 21 Icons photographic and documentary project, which celebrates local leaders, influencers and role-models.

At the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha, strays are helped and the pets of poor people have access to top quality health care. The clinic's outreach programme has a strong focus on education as well, to ensure people know how to care for their animals.

A schoolbag that, at night, turns on the lights for children to do their homework. This is the brainchild of power team Rea Ngwane (22) and Thato Kgatlhanye (21) who have developed and successfully launched a community-driven business producing Repurpose Schoolbags.

Play Your Part and Shout SA will be in the arid Northern Cape, to open a library at the TT Lekalake Primary School in the village of Bathlaros. The event will help to underscore the importance of reading and education.