Development
Teething problems persist
SA families 'most dysfunctional' in the world
Extensive study reveals that South African families are some of the most dysfunctional in the world and, also, shows how poverty and unemployment are affecting our children's chances in life.
23 Jan 2013 - C. Z.
The bottom line
Corporate social investment is more than a passing phase
In South Africa, there is a need for initiatives that promote social growth.
16 Jan 2013 - F. S.
Tswelopele's first crop
Community farming project bears fruit
The Tswelopele community farming project, which was launched in May, has produced its first crop in a successful small-scale trial.
04 Dec 2012 - W. S. G. N.
A hand up
Industry professionals assist unemployed graduates
Statistics show that approximately 200 000 graduates cannot find a job in the present economic climate.
27 Nov 2012 - G. S.
Shifting focus
Africa in the spotlight
With Europe, the United States and the Middle East, all battling their own evils, the world's focus has shifted to Africa.
05 Nov 2012 - C. Z.
Unite for the future
Creating sustainable communities
The journey toward social, economic and environmental communal liberation is a global responsibility and one in which everyone can play a role.
25 Oct 2012 - B. W.
Prevention in Action
The Mother City builds safer communities
The City of Cape Town’s is committed to creating a caring and safe city and will be rolling out its ‘Prevention in Action’ programme in two pilot areas.
16 Oct 2012 - M. P.
Developing communities
Creating homes not just houses
The state of housing within South Africa has been a topic in many discussions but its progress has been slow and painful.
10 Oct 2012 - S. C.
Helping women grow
BAT supports the Grootbos Foundation that helps the community
BAT South Africa and the Grootbos Foundation empower and educate local community women to support themselves and their families through learning how to farm, and to create an income through secondary produce
09 Oct 2012 - M. G.
Adequate housing for the marginalised poor
Charity Begins At Home
Thomas Fuller once said, “Charity begins at home, but it should not end there.” This ideal could not be more relevant than in a country such as South Africa.
10 Jul 2012
TB Healthcare in Western Cape
The Woman Behind the Scenes
The Western Cape suffers with the highest prevalence of TB, but Judy Caldwell, along with her research team at the Cape Town City Health Department, has achieved an 80% cure rate in the province.
09 Jul 2012 - C. J.
