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JP Landman Political & Trend Analyst             Election update It is now official: more than 50 parties will contest the national elections in May, compared to the 48 in 2019.     You can also listen to this article For your convenience, my latest article is also available in audio […]

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Afrika Tikkun applauds new regulations in Social Development Grant Act

Afrika Tikkun, a leading youth development organisation, commends the introduction of the new regulations in the Social Development Grant Act, stresses the crucial role this will have in ensuring the lawful allocation of government funds. The organisation emphasises that government needs to do more to hold citizens accountable for their own progress and own development.

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Community and young people are tops in causes closest to volunteers’ hearts

When it comes to the causes that are closest to South African volunteers’ hearts, it seems as though community development is what we consider to be the most important of all. According to Momentum Metropolitan’s Volunteerism Report, which surveyed a sample of staff members, employees from other corporates, and several non-profit organisations (NPO) respondents,community development

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Shoprite and Checkers aid relief efforts in Western Cape communities

  Shoprite and Checkers immediately took action to assist Western Cape communities that were hardest hit by this weekend’s extreme weather in the province. Warm meals, non-perishable groceries, hygiene packs and blankets – valued at hundreds of thousands of Rands – are being distributed in partnership with Gift of the Givers to reach those in

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Blackburn Village school children receive donation from Sibaya/Back to school for term 2

A sizable stationery donation to 500 children Children from Blackburn Village are ecstatic about their new backpacks and stationery, thanks to Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom once again showed its caring spirit for the community with a donation of school items worth R125,000 to 500 underprivileged children residing within the

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Recovery and Sobriety 3k Fun Walk by West View Clinic – By Thabo Motlhabi

By Thabo Motlhabi Addiction is not you, but it feels like you have spent so much intimate time together. Addicts do not talk of themselves as being cured, they are always ‘in recovery’. West View Clinic Rehabilitation Centre based in Kagiso, recently organized a recovery and sobriety 3km fun walk in partnership with different stakeholders

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KFC South Africa’s Litterlotto campaign sees 76% change in positive consumer behaviour

KFC South Africa has announced the official launch of the brand’s partnership with Litterlotto – a first for the QSR sector in South Africa – which looks at addressing the root cause of litter and waste through behavioural science and nudge technology, encouraging consumers to bin their litter and, in return, stand the chance to

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Eastern Cape Athlete Wins Hearts and Gold at the #Run4WASH Event to Support Clean Water Cause

Mava Mqondeni embarking on his athletic run at the #Run4WASH project in Bulungula. Picture: Supplied Bulungula, Eastern Cape, 5 April 2024 – A young athlete from Eastern Cape, Mava Mqondeni also known as NkebeNkebe runner no. 086, emerged victorious in a recent #Run4WASH event held in Bulungula, organised by Viva con Agua South Africa. Mava,

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Engen awards 99 bursaries as Engen Math & Science School matrics achieve record pass rate

Number one, future doctor and Engen bursary recipient Inga Mhlauli took first place nationally with 7 distinctions Engen’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering educational excellence has shone brightly once again after the 2023 Engen Maths & Science School matric class reported a record 97% overall pass rate. This exceptional achievement again underscored the transformative

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