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Using mobile to boost access to safe, legal abortion services

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3 Mar 2017

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Tekkie Tax, more than a fundraising campaign

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Sindy Peters 2 Mar 2017

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Dominic Haslam 1 Mar 2017

Leapfrog Property Group launches Leapfrog Smiles

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1 Mar 2017

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Sale of donkeys now prohibited on Gumtree SA

28 Feb 2017

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First group graduates from GE healthymagination Mother and Child Programme

27 Feb 2017

#DesignMonth: Technology changing the lives of newborns

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#DesignMonth: Technology changing the lives of newborns

Ilse van den Berg 24 Feb 2017

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Sage launches $1m fund to inspire African innovation

23 Feb 2017

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Food Security

Global future food security in jeopardy warns FAO report

22 Feb 2017

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African partnership launched to fight childhood cancer

21 Feb 2017

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Man-made famine declared in South Sudan, thousands face starvation

21 Feb 2017

Organ Donor Foundation of SA receives R28K cheque from Profmed

Health & Welfare

Organ Donor Foundation of SA receives R28K cheque from Profmed

17 Feb 2017

South Africa isn't budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it

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South Africa isn't budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it

Lisa Vetten 17 Feb 2017

#DesignMonth: Clover Mama Afrika focuses on empowerment, sustainability

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#DesignMonth: Clover Mama Afrika focuses on empowerment, sustainability

Sindy Peters 16 Feb 2017

#UrbanHealth: Collaboration key in achieving SDGs, New Urban Agenda

Health & Welfare

#UrbanHealth: Collaboration key in achieving SDGs, New Urban Agenda

Sindy Peters 10 Feb 2017

CT commits to improved environmental health through technology

Health & Welfare

CT commits to improved environmental health through technology

10 Feb 2017

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Urban farming produces more than food: social networks are a key spinoff

David Olivie 10 Feb 2017

Jenman African Safaris, Subz Pads partner to empower young women in Zim

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Jenman African Safaris, Subz Pads partner to empower young women in Zim

8 Feb 2017

Professors develop technology for safe, clean drinking water

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Professors develop technology for safe, clean drinking water

31 Jan 2017

#OperationRehab: Free treatment offered for 1000 disabled Africans in India

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#OperationRehab: Free treatment offered for 1000 disabled Africans in India

31 Jan 2017

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#WSF2017: Six key investment areas for Africa to achieve the SDGs - Jeffrey Sachs

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Top Chenin Blanc producers building their communities

27 Jan 2017

CASA members' 2015/16 CSI spend over R70m

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CASA members' 2015/16 CSI spend over R70m

26 Jan 2017

New study: Fiscal interventions could ease SA's public health burden

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New study: Fiscal interventions could ease SA's public health burden

25 Jan 2017

African towns decline when miners exit

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Penda Diallo 17 Jan 2017

How bucking climate change accord would hinder fight against HIV/AIDS

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Brian King 11 Jan 2017

Smokeless cooking in Kenya

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Smokeless cooking in Kenya

23 Dec 2016

Innovation Solutions, Mimi partner to keep 1,000 girls in school

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23 Dec 2016

KZN works to build food security

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21 Dec 2016

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Tekkie Tax, more than a fundraising campaign

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Leapfrog Property Group launches Leapfrog Smiles

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1 Mar 2017

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28 Feb 2017

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23 Feb 2017

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22 Feb 2017

Source: BIPAI

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21 Feb 2017

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21 Feb 2017

Organ Donor Foundation of SA receives R28K cheque from Profmed

ESG & SustainabilityOrgan Donor Foundation of SA receives R28K cheque from Profmed

17 Feb 2017

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CT commits to improved environmental health through technology

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10 Feb 2017

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AgricultureUrban farming produces more than food: social networks are a key spinoff

David Olivie 10 Feb 2017

Jenman African Safaris, Subz Pads partner to empower young women in Zim

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8 Feb 2017

Professors develop technology for safe, clean drinking water

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31 Jan 2017

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AgricultureTop Chenin Blanc producers building their communities

27 Jan 2017

CASA members' 2015/16 CSI spend over R70m

ESG & SustainabilityCASA members' 2015/16 CSI spend over R70m

26 Jan 2017

New study: Fiscal interventions could ease SA's public health burden

HealthcareNew study: Fiscal interventions could ease SA's public health burden

25 Jan 2017

African towns decline when miners exit

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Penda Diallo 17 Jan 2017

How bucking climate change accord would hinder fight against HIV/AIDS

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Brian King 11 Jan 2017

Smokeless cooking in Kenya

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23 Dec 2016

KZN works to build food security

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21 Dec 2016

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Afrika Tikkun CEO acknowledged for philanthropic work

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15 Dec 2016

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15 Dec 2016

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12 Dec 2016

Thomas Schaefer, chairman and MD, VW Group SA with representatives of the 11 local charities that received the R2m donation.

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28 Nov 2016

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Optimize Agency 28 Nov 2016

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McDonalds SA commits to 100% cage-free

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15 Nov 2016

Kantar launches Kantar Public to serve government and public sector clients

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L-R: Awardees Tim Conibear and Lusanda Gwayi, guest speaker Sangu Delle, Inyathelo acting executive director Nomfundo Walaza, and awardees Neftaly Malatjie and Katherine Brink. (Absent: awardee Dianna Yach, on behalf of the Yach family.) Pic credit: Andrew Brown.

ESG & Sustainability10th Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards winners announced

7 Nov 2016