CSI

There is a growing cynicism about corporate social investment (CSI) in South Africa and abroad. The checkbox-driven approach of the past, where an...

Current CSI initiatives are no longer about taking allocated funds or second-hand equipment and “gifting” them to pre-selected causes, then...

In years gone by, corporate social investment (CSI) was seen as little more than philanthropy, with the main purpose being simply to convey a...

Many companies see corporate social investment (CSI) as an abstract concept. While business leaders are well versed in the potential of CSI to...

The full impact of the South African government’s interventions in the HIV and Aids epidemic, and promises of improved primary health care...

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is one of the largest private sector employers in the Eastern Cape, and has invested considerable funds and...

It is therefore important to bring people from all sectors together to talk about ideas and best practice to help equip teachers in preparing...

As a society, we need to find ways to engage youth in productive and purposeful pursuits. How can companies help young people to direct their...

Monitoring has improved from only tracking expenditure to also tracking outputs and outcomes indicators, as well as conducting site visits to...

Although it is important initially to inspire and motivate staff to get involved, gaining longer-term commitment requires strategic support....

When Cyril Ramaphosa donated R100-million to Free State schools in March and challenged other businesses to do the same, he reignited debate about...

The success of South Africa's reconstruction agenda rests on an effective social contract between the state, business, labour and ordinary...