Search results for social development
Affordable housing
European Bank injects R2bn into SA housing
European Investment Bank backs South African affordable and social housing by providing a further R2 billion (EUR €150 million) for investment in affordable and social housing in South Africa.
08 Nov 2013
Charities lack IT resources
The world wide web is lost to many charity organisations
A National Computing survey for IT investment recently found that charities invested the least per head in technology of any sector they looked at. So why don't more charities invest in technology?
28 Jun 2013 - R. C.
A good heart
Volunteers improve their blood pressure
A recent study suggests that volunteering reduces blood pressure and thereby increases heart health
19 Jun 2013 - S. S.
Show you care
Make every day Mandela Day
All South Africans are called to participate in Mandela Day by raising funds for 67 stickers in 67 minutes on 18 July 2013 – and to make every day Mandela Day
13 Jun 2013 - A. V.
Need for improved collaborative action
Growing interest in developing ethical trade and CSR at the same time
South African businesses are thinking more innovatively about corporate social responsibility and their role in building a better future
12 Jun 2013 - S. H.
More than 50% of SA invests for impact
New research lifts lid on CSI
New research shows that more than 50% of the South African investment landscape is aware of the importance of investing not only for financial gain but for positive social impact as well.
04 Apr 2013 - Z. D.
Somehow different
We are all on a journey of discovery
The biggest blessing of the Ubuntu journey is the continuation of the many connections made, families gained. Many of my host families inspire me daily with the work they do within their communities.
01 Mar 2013 - S. K.
1000s of NGOs deregistered
Poor will suffer most - MEC
Western Cape MEC for Social development, Albert Fritz, says delisting non-governmental organisations will have disastrous consequences for vulnerable communities.
11 Feb 2013 - S. B.