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Adopt-a-School Foundation celebrates World Toilet Day with innovative sanitation in schools

Primary & Secondary Education

Adopt-a-School Foundation celebrates World Toilet Day with innovative sanitation in schools

Issued by Adopt-a-School 3 days

VUT vice-chancellor champions integrity and clean governance amidst SIU investigation

Higher Education

VUT vice-chancellor champions integrity and clean governance amidst SIU investigation

Sibusiso Nkosi, Issued by Vaal University of Technology 3 days

4 things to consider before starting your plant-based journey

Wellness

4 things to consider before starting your plant-based journey

Mercy Mogase 14 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal has slammed former judge president John Hlophe for meddling in a straightforward eviction case. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Land & Property Law

John Hlophe’s meddling in eviction matter slammed by appeal court

Tania Broughton 13 Nov 2024

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiser

ESG

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiser

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 6 Nov 2024

Markets & Investment

What does China’s new policy direction mean for investors?

4 Nov 2024

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Competition Law

Kenya's competition watchdog fines Mogo Auto for unfair practices

Joyce Karanja and Michelle Karimi Kimonye 1 Nov 2024

Throwback Cinema continues in November with new film releases

Film

Throwback Cinema continues in November with new film releases

Daniel Dercksen 29 Oct 2024

Forestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals

Forestry

Forestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals

Dr Ronald Heath 29 Oct 2024

Fair Cape Dairies partners with SA Harvest to combat hunger, food waste

ESG

Fair Cape Dairies partners with SA Harvest to combat hunger, food waste

21 Oct 2024

Rogerwilco achieves B Corp certification

CRM, CX, UX

Rogerwilco achieves B Corp certification

Issued by Rogerwilco 21 Oct 2024

Celebrating trailblazing women entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Media

Celebrating trailblazing women entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Issued by Media24 Lifestyle 15 Oct 2024

Boundless and NSPCA unveil Adoptim campaign for World Mental Health Day

ESG

Boundless and NSPCA unveil Adoptim campaign for World Mental Health Day

Issued by Boundless 11 Oct 2024

New Swissport Pet Lounge opens at OR Tambo Intl

Aviation

New Swissport Pet Lounge opens at OR Tambo Intl

8 Oct 2024

AfCFTA’s primary task must be to boost intra-African exports to levels experienced by other global trading blocs

Import/Export

AfCFTA’s primary task must be to boost intra-African exports to levels experienced by other global trading blocs

Tunde Macaulay 4 Oct 2024

EcoTraining celebrates World Animal Day 2024: Empowering future conservationists to protect our planet

Education & Skills Development

EcoTraining celebrates World Animal Day 2024: Empowering future conservationists to protect our planet

Issued by Our Salad Mix 3 Oct 2024

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Management & Leadership

Companies Amendment Act: Who is required to form a social and ethics committee?

Ginen Moodley 27 Sep 2024

The Finternet: A new global financial system could be closer than we think

Fintech

The Finternet: A new global financial system could be closer than we think

Briana Marbury, Issued by Semaphore Communications 19 Sep 2024

Simply Boer at Nampo 2024 offering affordable cover for farm workers

Agribusiness

Simply Boer at Nampo 2024 offering affordable cover for farm workers

Sam Fleming, Issued by Simply Financial Services 17 Sep 2024

Saica summit highlights collaboration as key to addressing the public sector challenges

Accounting & Auditing

Saica summit highlights collaboration as key to addressing the public sector challenges

Issued by SAICA 6 Sep 2024

A lion rests at a captive breeding facility for big cats, maintained for tourist entertainment in Brits, North West Province, in South Africa, 26 August 2024. Reuters/Sisipho Skweyiya

Environment & Natural Resources

South African lion breeders face uncertain future after ban

Sfundo Parakozov and Sisipho Skweyiya 2 Sep 2024

The future of food security: Innovating to feed a growing world

Food, Water & Energy Security

The future of food security: Innovating to feed a growing world

Mic Mann, Issued by Mann Made 30 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Nokuzola Mtshiya, Head: Stakeholder Relations and Business Development, Board of Healthcare Funders.

Financial Services

Shattering ceilings: How women are revolutionising healthcare in SA

29 Aug 2024

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Gauteng municipalities to launch online indigent register

26 Aug 2024

Joe Public Cape Town’s latest campaign 'Anyone can be a hero' raises awareness for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA

Advertising

Joe Public Cape Town’s latest campaign 'Anyone can be a hero' raises awareness for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA

Issued by Joe Public 23 Aug 2024

The CCMA has dismissed a claim for unfair dismissal by a former Dis-Chem employee with cancer. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?

Tania Broughton and GroundUp Staff 14 Aug 2024

Streamlining staff cover: Simply financial services and PaySpace's game-changing integration

Financial Services

Streamlining staff cover: Simply financial services and PaySpace's game-changing integration

Issued by Simply Financial Services 13 Aug 2024

Maritime commerce and climate change: How effective would a carbon tax on shipping be?

Shipping

Maritime commerce and climate change: How effective would a carbon tax on shipping be?

Vianney Dequiedt, Audrey-Anne de Ubeda and Édouard Mien 12 Aug 2024

The Department of Social Development’s Annemie Van Reenen with hundreds of files in the registry at the department’s Langa office. A new app is designed to cut down on paperwork and filing for social workers. Photo: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

New app to help Western Cape social workers

Marecia Damons 25 Jul 2024

Ramaphosa signs Procurement Bill into law: A new era for SA supply chain

Supply Chain

Ramaphosa signs Procurement Bill into law: A new era for SA supply chain

25 Jul 2024

Faculty of Veterinary Science highlight innovation and excellence

Higher Education

Faculty of Veterinary Science highlight innovation and excellence

Issued by Enterprises University of Pretoria 23 Jul 2024

Shoprite Foundation partners with Adopt-a-School Foundation this Mandela Day

Primary & Secondary Education

Shoprite Foundation partners with Adopt-a-School Foundation this Mandela Day

Issued by Adopt-a-School 24 Jul 2024

African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not

Logistics & Transport

African countries could unlock billions in local and global trade – what’s working and what’s not

Bedassa Tadesse 13 Jun 2024

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Legislation

Presidency signs 3 bills into law

12 Jun 2024

Kfm 94.5’s TLC party announces its members and their beneficiaries!

Media

Kfm 94.5’s TLC party announces its members and their beneficiaries!

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 6 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Schalk Malan, CEO of BrightRock.

Insurance & Actuarial

Simplifying insurance is the key to resolving the trust paradox

Schalk Malan 22 May 2024

VUT celebrates the installation of an esteemed business leader as its chancellor with great optimism

Higher Education

VUT celebrates the installation of an esteemed business leader as its chancellor with great optimism

Dumile Mlambo, Issued by Vaal University of Technology 11 Jun 2024

Agriculture

WPF training guides for small-scale producer poultry farming in Africa

14 May 2024

Chris Campbell, the CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa)

Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure development hinges on leadership, says Cesa CEO

8 May 2024

Ampersand's e-mobility powers up conservation efforts in Akagera National Park

Transport

Ampersand's e-mobility powers up conservation efforts in Akagera National Park

29 Apr 2024

Filling the census data gap with complementary information

Research

Filling the census data gap with complementary information

Issued by GEOTERRA Image 23 Apr 2024

MES opens a new safe space for the homeless in Durbanville

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

MES opens a new safe space for the homeless in Durbanville

Issued by MES (Mould Empower Serve) 4 Apr 2024

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

Agriculture

PwC study: Africa's food sustainability depends on greener production and waste reduction

3 Apr 2024

Hatching happiness: BET Software’s Easter Egg Drive delivers smiles

Software

Hatching happiness: BET Software’s Easter Egg Drive delivers smiles

Issued by BET Software 2 Apr 2024

Sappi’s Pelletin achieves feed safety assurance certification for its lignin-based animal feed additive

Agriculture

Sappi’s Pelletin achieves feed safety assurance certification for its lignin-based animal feed additive

Issued by Sappi 22 Mar 2024

Image: Dheshan Naidoo (Michelin), Elmarie Roberts (Michelin HR Director), Jenny Taylor (Edu Fun), Sandra Gutura (Michelin), Thobeka Pule (Michelin) and Alecia Modise (Michelin)

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Michelin's R650k donation boosts operations of 5 South African NPOs

15 Mar 2024

Global polycrisis requires transformative philanthropy

CSI & Philanthropy

Global polycrisis requires transformative philanthropy

Issued by Next Generation 12 Mar 2024

Source: 123RF/svershinsky

Public Health

South Korea: Junior doctors strike amid concerns over low doctor-to-patient ratio

Katja Hamilton 4 Mar 2024