To mark World AIDS Day on 1 December, the new series of Kaelo - Stories of Hope will launch with inspiring stories about how South Africans are taking a stand against HIV/AIDS on Sunday, 29 November on SABC 1 at 12h30. The popular 26-episode television series, now entering its fifth season, tells uplifting, inspirational stories about how companies, communities, development organisations, government and individuals and are working together to make a difference in South Africa. 19 Nov 2009 Read more >>

The Kaelo Responsible Business Summit 2009, supported by Absa and the MTN SA Foundation in association with the Department of Social Development and Business Trust, came to a close last week after two days of intense debate and dialogue that focused on the business response to finding sustainable, long-term solutions for some of the social challenges that South Africa faces. Distinguished guests at the conference included The Minister of Social Development, Ednah Molewa, and former First Lady, Zanele Mbeki. 23 Sep 2009 Read more >>

This year (23 August 2009) marks the third annual Victoria Falls Marathon, a picturesque and challenging 42.2km route through Zimbabwe and across the world renowned Victoria Falls Zambezi Bridge. It is a world-class long distance running spectacular, which offers athletes scenic views whilst they strive to complete the designated run. But all this would not be possible without naming rights and broadcast sponsor, Econet Wireless, brought on board by South African-based Kaelo Worldwide Media, a specialist media solutions company focusing on sponsorship consulting and activation, TV production, and corporate social responsibility communications. 20 Aug 2009 Read more >>

World-renowned thought leaders and experts in social development will gather together from 7-9 September at this year's Kaelo Responsible Business Summit. The Summit, which is proudly supported by Absa and the Industrial Development Corporation, will be taking place at the Turbine Hall, Newtown in Johannesburg, bringing leaders in social development and corporate social responsibility both locally and internationally. Given the current economic climate, this year's Summit will focus on driving social innovation in development. 11 Jun 2009 Read more >>

Betty Mataboge is epileptic and diabetic. She and her family of eleven live in a tiny shack in Pilanesburg. Although the family is on a government social grant, this does not provide enough for the family's needs. 15 Oct 2008 Read more >>

Education is in the spotlight on SABC 2 series Kaelo-Stories of Hope on Monday, 29 September at 18h00 as the episode features Absa's national Student Support Programme (SSP), focusing on 10 promising students supported by the company as part of their Corporate Social Investment programme. 27 Sep 2008 Read more >>

With every SMS entry in the weekly television game show Yebo Millionaires, Vodacom customers make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate. The proceeds of the show have funded vital computer centres at schools around the country, reaching 78 schools in all provinces of South Africa to date. 25 Sep 2008 Read more >>

On Monday 22nd September at 18h00, SABC 2 series Kaelo - Stories of Hope will be highlighting the unfolding story of conservation efforts of the second most endangered species in the world, the wild dog. With Heritage Day celebrated on September 24th, this is an opportunity to learn more about this special project which is working to conserve South Africa's natural heritage. 17 Sep 2008 Read more >>

It is a simple fact that hungry children battle to concentrate and learn. Educational initiatives provided in disadvantaged schools can be far more effective when children are not suffering from malnutrition. 15 Sep 2008 Read more >>

In honour of Heritage Day celebrations, Kaelo - Stories of Hope will feature the work of the ABSA Museum and Archives on Monday 22nd September at 18h00 on SABC 2. 13 Sep 2008 Read more >>

Last week Nelson Mandela, with the help of his wife Graca Machel, planted the 909990th tree in Thokoza Park, Rockville, Soweto as part of his 90th birthday celebrations and Arbour Week. 11 Sep 2008 Read more >>

A project which sees highly effective training courses empowering emergent farmers transform their operations into professionally managed, productive farming businesses will be featured on SABC 2 series Kaelo - Stories of Hope on Monday September 15th at 18h00. 10 Sep 2008 Read more >>

Watch SABC 2 TV series, Kaelo - Stories of Hope, on Monday September 8th at 18h00 to see how South African wheelchair tennis champions, Sydwell Mathonsi and Kgothatso Montjane, live out the Olympic Dream as they compete in the Beijing Paralympics. 5 Sep 2008 Read more >>

SABC 2 series Kaelo-Stories of Hope will be exploring the story of the Phelophepha train on Monday 8th and Monday 15th September on SABC 2 at 18h00. Phelophepha is a remarkable story of how innovative social investment from the Transnet Foundation is addressing a key issue of access to healthcare in rural areas. 4 Sep 2008 Read more >>

Kaelo Worldwide Media's successful local series on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Kaelo - Stories of Hope, is now reaching up to 1.5 million viewers per episode in its 18h00 Monday slot on SABC2, and over 700 000 in the repeat slot on Wednesdays at 11h30. Currently in its fourth season, the 2008 series started on 7th July and runs for 26 episodes. 2 Sep 2008 Read more >>

The Indian Premier League (IPL) blew SuperSport audiences away in its inaugural season with over 203 hours of action-packed cricket fetching on average 91 531 viewers across SuperSport's bouquet of channels, according to figures released by Sports Marketing Surveys, a global sponsorship research agency. 24 Jun 2008 Read more >>

In order for South Africa's social development agenda to progress, greater collaboration between the private sector and the government is needed. For this to happen effectively the private sector needs to explore ways to present a consolidated voice to government. This was just one of the outcomes from the Business Day Kaelo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conference which was held at Spier Wine Estate last week. 13 Jun 2008 Read more >>

Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, will open the Business Day Kaelo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference to be held from 2 - 4 June at the Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The conference, which is the first of its kind in South Africa, will bring together experts from the developing world to discuss the effect of CSR in the region. 13 May 2008 Read more >>

The ‘South Africa - Alive will Possibility' campaign continues to evolve as the International Marketing Council (IMC) launches a multifaceted campaign aimed at building South African Brand Champions, produced by Kaelo Worldwide Media. The campaign uses mass media as a powerful tool to educate, stimulate debate and inspire, extended by direct training and engagement in organisations in order to have a powerful influence on behaviour. 12 May 2008 Read more >>

The Business Day Kaelo Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference is being positioned as the first conference of its kind to be hosted on African soil. The conference will bring together a host of leading cross-disciplinary speakers from the developing world who will be debating the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the context of development in Africa. 23 Apr 2008 Read more >>

Kaelo Worldwide Media, owners of the successful Corporate Social Investment platform Kaelo - Stories of Hope, together with Business Day will launch a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conference in June that will bring a broad base of thought leaders to Africa and provide a platform for collaboration among CSR practitioners and business leaders. 11 Apr 2008 Read more >>

Kaelo International has partnered with Network 18 to bring the successful local campaign on Corporate Social Investment (CSI), Kaelo - Stories of Hope, to life in India. This international expansion will be the forerunner of deals soon to be concluded for Australian, Brazilian and Nigerian markets. 9 Apr 2008 Read more >>

“When the signal was given for everyone to turn on their lights, my heart just beamed as one by one the homes on the hillside came to life.” Meet Rolf Papsdorf, a man who has made it his life's mission to solve one of South Africa's biggest challenges – how to bring energy to millions of scattered rural communities in South Africa. 27 Feb 2008 Read more >>

Stories of corporate social investment from the ‘Kaelo Stories of Hope' multimedia campaign now feature in academic programmes as the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) has incorporated the stories as local case studies in its MBA courses. 22 Nov 2007 Read more >>

Viewership figures for Kaelo – Stories of Hope have grown substantially over the past three years with the series now reaching an average of 1.3 million viewers per week. The SABC2 series, which highlights corporate social responsibility initiatives in South Africa, initially had a viewership of nine hundred thousand viewers when it began in 2004. 7 Sep 2007 Read more >>

Kaelo Worldwide Media, a leading media solutions agency focusing on sponsorship consulting and activation in South Africa, has formed an exclusive strategic alliance with Helios Partners – the global sponsorship consultancy behind the appointment of Sochi, Russia, as Host City for the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. 27 Jul 2007 Read more >>

The Kaelo multimedia campaign on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), now entering its third year in South Africa, kicks off on Monday 9 July on SABC 2 at 18h00 with a 26-episode television series, Kaelo – Stories of Hope. Presented by Bontle Headbush-Mafuna, the series profiles three social responsibility projects each week, sharing the success stories of companies and communities working together to address a range of development needs. 5 Jul 2007 Read more >>

The recent Sanlam SA Fashion Week Autumn Winter collections, held in March at Museum Afrika in vibrant Newtown, proved to be a great success for a number of brands associated with the stylish event. 23 Apr 2007 Read more >>

Two international specialists have joined the Kaelo Worldwide Media team as the sponsorship and television company expands its senior management contingent in line with continued growth. American consultant Bryan Healy will head up the corporate sponsorship consulting division, while Dylan Rogers returns from the UK to take the reins of the growing broadcast production division. 5 Apr 2007 Read more >>

Pixel Foundry, a leading hosting facility for professional photographers, confirmed its commitment to transformation with an empowerment transaction that sees SK Media Investment Holdings acquiring a 35% share. Pixel Foundry joins a portfolio of SK Media Investments group businesses including sponsorship and television company Kaelo Worldwide Media, brand and cause communications consultancy Kaelo PR and sponsorship measurement group Sponsor Statistik. 28 Mar 2007 Read more >>

After a recent tender process, the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) has appointed new service providers to manage the Brand South Africa work for the next three years. A consortium of Kaelo Worldwide Media, Grid and Converse will develop the "Live the Brand" Programme, aimed at building a sense of commitment to the marketing and creation of a positive image of the country. 9 Mar 2007 Read more >>

Popular SABC television series Kaelo – Stories of Hope, which highlights great stories emerging from corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in an engaging and inspiring way, will be back on SA screens in a third series from Monday, 9 July. The series retains a 18h00 timeslot on Mondays on SABC 2, with a repeat later in the week. 8 Mar 2007 Read more >>

Brands including Motorola, Peroni, Five Roses and Mac have had no hesitation in renewing and extending partnership with fashion in South Africa for the Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW) Winter, Summer and Regional collections in 2007, says Courtney Baxter of Kaelo Worldwide Media, the commercial sponsorship partner to SSAFW.  2 Feb 2007 Read more >>

An inspiring selection of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories has been published in a new book, 'Kaelo - Stories of Hope', which is available in leading bookstores. The stories tell of the passion of South Africans as we conquer the challenges of poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment with the support and partnership of visionary South African companies. Each story forms a chapter, illustrated with photographs from award-winning photographers, and closes with a write-up on the company's broader CSR context.  11 Dec 2006 Read more >>

Black-owned company SK Media Investment Holdings, major shareholders of Kaelo Worldwide Media, have taken a 50% shareholding in communications company Visible Inc to form the newly launched Kaelo PR.  17 Nov 2006 Read more >>

Television production and sponsorship company Kaelo Worldwide Media has been awarded the production of the 2006 Nairobi Marathon by sponsor Standard Chartered Bank. The banking group, a leading financial services provider in Asia, Middle East and Africa, sponsors The Greatest Race on Earth - a challenging relay race across four established marathons in Nairobi, Singapore, Mumbai and Hong Kong.  27 Sep 2006 Read more >>

Meet Citrum Khumalo. An aspiring chef, Citrum had always dreamed of owning his own catering company. Driven by his passion and obvious love for creative cooking, Citrum entered SAB's KickStart competition and secured a place as one of over 22 500 entrepreneurs SAB has trained and provided with capital grants.  3 Aug 2006 Read more >>

Who is the new Charlize Theron? The next Noni Gasa? For the first time in its 10-year history, Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW) is going public in its quest to find the face to represent the country's premier fashion event. 23 May 2006 Read more >>

It's fortunate that Debbie Leibnitz of Kaelo Worldwide Media is a sporty chick. In the course of her work activating sponsorships for clients, she has completed a number of adventure races, paddled a couple of rivers, climbed mountains, scuba dived in Zanzibar and even run the Comrades herself. Now that is putting blood, sweat and tears into your work. 26 Mar 2006 Read more >>

Kaelo Worldwide Media is the sponsorship design brain behind the scenes as Sanlam steps onto the catwalk, taking headline sponsorship of one of the country's most important fashion initiatives, the Sanlam South African Fashion Week (SSAFW). 23 Mar 2006 Read more >>

SK Media Investments has bought out the international partners of sponsorship and television company Frontiers Group Africa. Frontiers Group Africa becomes 100% South African owned and 90% black-controlled. The company has been merged with Kaelo Worldwide Media and will operate as Kaelo Worldwide Media. 16 Feb 2006 Read more >>

Popular South African television series Kaelo - The Miracle Stories will be back on SA screens from 1 May in a second series of inspirational stories highlighting corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The series has a new 18h00 timeslot on Mondays on SABC 2, and will also be re-broadcast on SABC 1. Producers are currently researching and reviewing stories, and filming started this month. 9 Feb 2006 Read more >>

Sponsorship and television production company Frontiers Group Africa announced today that Linda Gibson, formerly Head of Sales and Sponsorship at SABC Sport, has joined the company as commercial director.  8 Feb 2006 Read more >>