In line with the government’s priorities, Transnet aims to contribute towards the social upliftment of vulnerable people and communities.
A reputation as a positive and proactive contributor to society is becoming the de facto standard for social investment in South Africa.
The funding l andscape has never been more complicated and dynamic.
Companies must engage in collaborative initiatives.
Sharing professional skills overcomes challenges to corporate employee volunteer programmes and lightens the load on non-profits.
Twenty years into democracy and well-intentioned corporate citizens face different demands from a savvier society, reports Yazeed Kamaldien.
In the 20 years since democracy, non-profit organisations have proliferated. But with budget cuts and limited support, do they still play a role?
In the past decade impact investing has received increasing attention from investors, philanthropists, academics and policy makers around the world.
Developing science and technology for the youth.
The Mail & Guardian and the Southern Africa Trust present the 2014 Investing in the Future & Drivers of Change awards.
20 Years into democracy, CSI is focused on growing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) skills for South Africa’s future.
Winner: Investing in the Future Education Award — Tiger Kloof Educational Institution
Winner: Investing in the Future Sports Development Award — The Dreamfields Project
Finalist: Investing in the Future and Drivers of Change Business Award — Alexander Forbes
Winner: Investing in the Future Sports Development Award — The Dreamfields Project
“My father possessed a proud rebelliousness, a stubborn sense of fairness, that I recognise in myself.” — Nelson Mandela.
Winner: Investing in the Future and Drivers of Change Business Award — Unjani Clinic
Winner: Chairman’s Award — Volkswagen Group South Africa
Finalist: Investing in the Future Education Award — VW Community Trust
Finalist: Investing in Life Award — Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
Finalist: Drivers of Change Individual Award — Sandra Millar
Winner: Investing in Life Award — Thanda After-School
Finalist: Drivers of Change Individual Award — Shona McDonald
Winner: Investing in Life Award — Thanda After-School
Winner: Drivers of Change Individual Award — Angela Larkan
Finalist: Investing in the Future Award for Best Corporate Employee Community Involvement Programme — Volkswagen Show of Hands Programme
Finalist: Investing in the Future and Drivers of Change Civil Society Award — Open Africa
Winner: Investing in the Future Award for Best Corporate Employee Community Involvement Programme — Discovery Employee Volunteer Programme
Winner: Investing in the Future and Drivers of Change Civil Society Award — Siyavuna Abalimi Development Centre
Finalist: Investing in the Future Education Award — Investec ProMaths
Foundation invests over R160-million a year in areas where early investment can deliver long-term socioeconomic growth
The Kachere Development Programme is the social development arm of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia founded by the Reverend Dennis Milanzi.