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South African’s revealed to be the most generous people in the world, in a new global data study using the Interpersonal Generosity Scale

With Christmas, the season of giving, just around the corner, Remitly surveyed over 4,500 people from around the world using the Interpersonal Generosity Scale, a psychological study that captures generosity as a broader behaviour encompassing empathy, emotional support, patience, kindness and a willingness to put others’ needs first. South Africa’s average generosity score of 51.57 makes it […]

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A Legacy of Excellence Reaffirmed: Inanda Seminary’s Enduring Rise

Despite the cold and rain on Sunday, 16 November, the Inanda Seminary Alumnae Association (ISAA) held its 10th Annual General Meeting in Sandton, followed by an elegant high tea. Hosted in the warm, stylish studio of designer Fred Eboka and fabric manufacturer Tina Eboka — an accomplished alumna who trained in Philadelphia — the gathering

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Joburg’s Inner City Just Got Its First Proper Football Field in 100 Years – And It’s Bigger Than Sport – By Tshidiso Masopha

By: Tshidiso Masopha Source: Standard Bank Standard Bank Head of Brand Experience, Yolisa Koza, Operations Manager at MII, Motsei Masilo, former National Cricket Captain and Altruist, Dr Ali Bacher and Executive Head: Group Real Estate at Standard Bank, Nkosinathi Manzana On 15 September I wrote “Changing the game Jozi’s gets it very first Football Pitch”

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Breadline Africa G20 Opinion Piece

Opinion Editorial: The G20 Leaders’ Declaration Missed the Real Dividend: Africa’s Children Why the G20 Must Put Children at the Heart of Development Patricia Martin and Lene Øverland (Breadline Africa); Tatiana Kazim (the Equality Collective); Wilmi Dippenaar (South African Parenting Programme Implementers Network); Rachel Rozentals (Families4Children); Monica Woodhouse (South African National Child Rights Coalition) Africa

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AWARD – A hole-in-one as Sun City named South Africa’s Best Golf Hotel 2025 (ahead of Nedbank Golf Challenge next week)

World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism The Lost City Golf Course with Sun City Hotel in the background Golf tourism constitutes a vital segment of the global travel and tourism marketplace. The overwhelming success of World Golf Awards over the past decade has created excitement within golf tourism, ensuring

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DFL’s Aid to Africa outreach – By Gerda Potgieter

By: Gerda Potgieter Doctors for Life International’s Aid to Africa outreach is making a significant difference by helping people regain their sight. Last month, Doctors For Life International (DFL) returned to Mozambique to perform sight-restoring surgeries. Their Aid to Africa outreach efforts in 2024 brought hope to many individuals, and this time, the team heightened

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Why Nations Fail, The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty – by Steuart Pennington

By Steuart Pennington I am in the process of reading ‘Why Nations Fail, The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty’. Haven’t finished it yet, but thought my review may encourage some useful Festive Season reading! There are a number of interesting pointers which I think should influence our lexicon in SA. So, to paraphrase, early

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What were the 10 most important Developments in SA during 2025?

By Steuart Pennington I did some thinking about the 10 most important developments in SA over the past year, across our economy, infrastructure, social policy, and global standing. I selected these because together they hint at a country working to overcome long-standing challenges and build more stable institutions and opportunities. I’ve been very influenced by

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Tour de France-Grade Tech Powers Joel Stransky’s Hope Ride Tracking Platform

Joel Stransky’s Hope Ride Tour de France–Grade Tech Powers Joel Stransky’s Hope Ride Tracking Platform The Hope Ride from Durban to Swakopmund is now officially live — and supporters across South Africa can track every kilometre of Joel Stransky and the team’s 2,500km journey in real time, thanks to world-class technology built by Britehouse, the

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