South Africa’s North star is and will always be an inclusive and equal country for all who live in it. Key to the realization of this goal are Government, Business and Civil society who dedicate their resources and time into bringing everyone to the table. Among these facets of society are our brothers and sisters […] Making the love of the great outdoors accessible for Persons living with Disabilities
South Africa observes National Child Protection Week from 2 – 9 June this year, under the theme: “Let us Protect All Children to Move South Africa Forward”. Child Protection Week, spearheaded by the Department of Social Development has been commemorated for the past 22 years, and brings awareness to issues of the protection of children [&hell... Prioritising the rights of the youth during Child Protection Week
Powering Possibilities Through Enterprise Development The private sector is one of the main pillars upon which the Nation Brand rests. It goes without saying that the concurrent exportation and inward investment of goods and services contributes to economic growth and thus a strong and competitive Nation Brand. What often goes unnoticed, however, i... Celebrating the Private Sector as Nation Builders
Innovative psychologist Banetsi Mphunga campaigns to break the stigma around mental health issues and take the anxiety out of therapy using a minibus taxi as a mobile treatment clinic in Cape Town townships. CD Anderson While Mphunga still maintains an office-bound practice at the Township Parents and Children Counselling Centre in Khayelitsha, the... Minibus therapy takes life skills counselling on the road
Unable to find books written in her mother tongue, telling stories that related to her life, Charmaine Mrwebi wrote her own – and set up a distribution platform for her own and other writers’ books. Sulaiman Philip Everyone should read says Charmaine Mrwebi. The published author, librarian and founder of the Charmza Literary Club says: [&hell... Charmaine Mrwebi, dreaming and writing in Setswana
South Africa’s Constitution, built on an acute awareness of the injustices of the country’s past, is widely regarded as the most progressive in the world, with a Bill of Rights second to none. The Constitution of South Africa
Unicef is hosting a fundraising gala in South Africa for the first time, in May. The proceedings will benefit socioeconomically disadvantaged children. Brand South Africa reporter The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) will hold its inaugural fundraising gala in South Africa on 6 May 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Hote... Unicef to host fundraising gala in South Africa
Taking time to work on your curriculum vitae is worthwhile to get the job interview you want. Recruiters say there are a few simple steps to getting it right. Priya Pitamber First-time job seekers and experienced professionals alike need a stand-out curriculum vitae (CV) document to be given a chance to interview for a job. […] How to compile your CV and nail the job interview
Social entrepreneur Nkosinathi Manganyi is leading a group of South Africans on an endurance walk across the country, from Giyani, Limpopo to Cape Town, to raise money and awareness for disadvantaged schools in Limpopo. CD Anderson The 40-day, almost 2,000km walk began on 26 February 2017, with Manganyi and his team reaching their 500km milestone, ... Walking across South Africa to raise money for Limpopo schools
To celebrate Human Rights Day on 21 March, here is a look at five of South Africa’s NGOs working for human rights in the country and beyond, organisations dedicated to the promotion of human dignity, equality and freedom. Five South African human rights NGOs you should know about
A new report called Life in South Africa: Reasons for Hope from the Institute of Race Relations shows the country has come a long way since the 1980s and 1990s. Overall, lives have improved vastly, amid the challenges. Priya Pitamber South Africans are faring much better today compared to the 1980s and 1990s, revealed […] Report shows South Africans have many reasons to be hopeful
Small changes at home and work can go a long way to minimise the effects of the current drought in South Africa. We’ve collected these easy tips so everyone can contribute to saving water. Words and research: Priya Pitamber Design and infographic: Sandile Khumalo South Africa is experiencing a severe drought but we can all […] Infographic: what you can do to save water
In June 2015, student Buhle Sithela began cleaning rubbish bins in Khayelitsha, on the outskirts of Cape Town, where he lives. He uses the money he makes from the project to aid the people of the township, including hosting community film screenings. Movies are his passion, he says. Bin cleaners bring Hollywood to Khayelitsha
South African investment billionaire Allan Gray has pledged his entire controlling stake in his global investment company and its offshore partners to philanthropic work with various charities in South Africa and around the world. South African billionaire pledges fortune to charity
South African government and media players join over 800 international media, civil society and academic representatives in Geneva, Switzerland this week at an international Unesco conference on the role of the media in promoting gender equality in the global industry. South Africa supports gender equality in media
At an International Men’s Day event held in Soshanguve, Tshwane, male citizens of South Africa were urged to pledge and take a stand against violence towards women and children. The event came on the eve of the annual 16 Days of Activism against gender violence campaign. South African men pledge to stand up against abuse
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence begins on 25 November, highlighting a variety of events and drives to bring the issues of abuse of women and children to a wider audience. #16Days of Activism in South Africa and the world
For the past 23 years, Gift of the Givers has helped people in need in 41 countries around the world through its humanitarian and disaster relief work. Its workers and volunteers are seen as brand ambassadors for South Africa, providing skills where they are needed most. South Africa’s Gift of the Givers turns 23
Just Energy and InnoWind – with small-holder land owners and farmers – are building a wind farm using a unique business model that re-invests a substantial portion of the revenues earned from developing the project back into equity for the local community to own. Community will benefit from wind farm
Four prominent South Africans have lent their support to the UNHCR’s I Belong Campaign to end statelessness within a decade. Without a state, a person has no identity, and is denied access to basic human rights – even a death certificate – and is more vulnerable to human trafficking and persecution. I Belong takes on the evil of statelessness
