“WHAT? WHERE? WHEN?” President Ramaphosa announced that government commits to allocate R1.1-billion (in addition to the current year’s funding) to address the gender-based war on women in South Africa. This is a welcomed response, however, the Western Cape Women’s Shelter Movement (WSM) says that the President must release his plan, to make clear to civil…
Convenient app brings together independent truck owners and customers needing waste removal and recycling. A fast-growing app-based service, working off the grid from a used ship container, is bringing convenience and simplicity to businesses and professionals who need waste removed from worksites. WRAPP (Waste Recycling App) is a South African-born world first, bringing together…
Today, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi and the National Government’s Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Pam Tshwete, visited the area affected by the devastating fire in Masiphumelele that took place in the early hours of Monday 29 July 2019. During the visit today,…
The Zoe Project invites you to join us at our first major fundraiser as we celebrate Women’s Day at one of Cape Town’s iconic venues, The Casa Labia. We will be celebrating on the day with the inspiring Louise Botha as our guest speaker, a scrumptious high tea and fabulous raffle prizes. Every year The…
With a R375 000 Investment into the Restoration of the Centre & Clinic for Social Pensioners Most of us imagine that we will grow old with the ones we love, surrounded by family members and friends until our final days. But the sad truth is many poor older persons spend their golden years alone and…
The learning never stops at Clover Visitors Centre Prof Elain Vlok believes in the infinite beauty of learning and that learning is essential to our being. The need to empower youth for a better tomorrow is a key focus at the Clover Visitor’s Centre, because as food nourishes our bodies, information and continued learning…
Inspired by Youth Month, Roeshdien Jaz is using his music as a medium for social change and transformation. The Athlone singer and songwriter has released his new single, Sing to me of hope, a reggae single which was inspired by Bob Marley’s One love. The song speaks about uplifting society, elevating social challenges and…
Did you know that more than 3 million children in South African experience chronic hunger every day? Also, 66 million primary school children across the developing world attend classes hungry, 60% of which are girls. Whilst nutrition remains a national priority for South Africa, there are still millions of children who start their school day…
Through Play in Parent-Child Relationships in South Africa in Celebration of World Play Day The ‘Play Every Day’ program empowered caregivers to effectively guide children in learning through play in South Africa The LEGO Foundation and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organisation behind Takalani Sesame, announced the results of a multi-country research evaluation of…
The Youth Employment Service (YES) announced the launch of two exciting new business partnerships at the Kago Yes4Youth Community Hub in Tembisa this week, fulfilling the organisation’s aim of kick-starting new commercial ventures and stimulating job creation within local communities. Officially opened in June 2018, the Kago Community Hub offers local youth access to…