charity

South African chefs stand tall at Oscars of food industry

The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards takes place in May this year. With 10 South African books shortlisted, the country has a strong chance to...

Ways of giving on the agenda

There are different ways of giving in community philanthropy, was one of the discussions held at the Global Summit on Community Philanthropy in Johannesburg. Melissa...

Foster builds a network of support

Our first Women's Month story features Lesley Ann Foster, who started the Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre.. This facility enabled her to grow personally as she helped others.
Towards gender equality in SA

Wellness Wagon wheeling healthcare to kids

Starfish Greathearts Foundation’s Wellness Wagon takes healthcare to children in impoverished communities in KwaZulu-Natal. (Image: Starfish Greathearts Foundation, Facebook) An international foundation is ensuring quality...

A Different kind of charity

Mathiba Molefe The mothers from Tales of Learning are just one group that have benefitted from generous donations made through the Different Donations initiative. (Image:...

Cooking in Cariema Isaacs’ Cape Malay kitchen

Cape Malay cooking has left its unique mark on South Africa’s collective heritage. It is known and loved across the country. Cariema Isaacs, author...

Alexandra pupils benefit from Urban Scholar Bicycle project

Qhubeka is part of @PowerOfBicycles.Together, we help people access education & economic opportunity with bicycles. pic.twitter.com/hBmojrNrre — Qhubeka™ (@Qhubeka) June 28, 2016 Almost 360 Alexandra high school pupils recently...

Engen adds to list of drought relief

The donation was made in response to a call for help from the agricultural company Senwes. (Image: Engen) South Africa has been experiencing severe drought...

Give a doodle for the future

In 2015, the money raised went to benefit Streetlight Schools, an education initiative that works to bridge the gap between underprivileged children and their...

Your Uber trip can help change lives

UberGiving---thumbSouth African non-profits are hailing the benefit of taxicab app Uber’s charitable giving. UberGiving allows the company and its passengers to donate to worthy causes.