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People living in makeshift shelters outside the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town have been cold and wet this week. The site is owned by the Department of Public Works. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / Groundup
ESG & Sustainability
Shelters scramble as heavy rain continues

Matthew Hirsch 12 Jul 2024

Image source: Denniz Futalan from
Legal
Cape Town's homeless eviction ruling: Struggle between rights and safety

Bukhobethu Matyeni 10 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Talent Ncube.
Property
#YouthMonth: From homelessness to success, Talent Ncube's journey with Liberty Two Degrees

Katja Hamilton 24 Jun 2024

A decade of the Street Store: From local to global, showing how creativity can be used as a force for good
Marketing & Media
A decade of the Street Store: From local to global, showing how creativity can be used as a force for good

7 Jun 2024

MES opens a new safe space for the homeless in Durbanville
ESG & Sustainability
MES opens a new safe space for the homeless in Durbanville

Issued by MES (Mould Empower Serve) 4 Apr 2024

Wits students stage ‘sleepover’ protests
Education
Wits students stage ‘sleepover’ protests

Jabulile Mbatha 7 Mar 2024

#MusicExchange: Brandon Grant releases new single, 'With You'
Lifestyle
#MusicExchange: Brandon Grant releases new single, 'With You'

Martin Myers 21 Feb 2024

Image supplied. The Superbalist team turned out in numbers to ensure that the Green Point homeless community were well supported at the Street Store held on 10 February 2024
Marketing & Media
Superbalist's 3rd Street Store a triple win with triple the impact

15 Feb 2024

Art, community, and change: The transformative power of placemaking
Lifestyle
Art, community, and change: The transformative power of placemaking

Evan-Lee Courie 7 Feb 2024

LaundReCycle, a unique, self-sufficient laundry has been successfully running at the Streetscapes Urban Farm in Cape Town. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp
ESG & Sustainability
Laundry offers free showers to homeless people

Ashraf Hendricks 30 Jan 2024

Source:
Healthcare
One of Cape Town’s few free rehab centres has closed its doors to adults

27 Dec 2023

Source: Wikipedia.
Property
ANC-aligned Johannesburg property company rams through a multibillion-rand property deal

5 Dec 2023

#OrchidsandOnions: Checkers ignites the Christmas spirit in new TV ad
Marketing & Media
#OrchidsandOnions: Checkers ignites the Christmas spirit in new TV ad

Brendan Seery 30 Nov 2023

Dis-Chem to pledge R12m following the Springbok Rugby World Cup victory
Retail
Dis-Chem to pledge R12m following the Springbok Rugby World Cup victory

7 Nov 2023

Source:
Finance
Standard Bank's R1.5m aid and OneFarm share mobilisation for flood-hit regions

16 Oct 2023

Image: Rima Geffen
ESG & Sustainability
All paws on deck - dog walk fundraiser heads back to Sea Point Promenade

10 Oct 2023

The ad is the only African campaign to make it onto the shortlist. Source: YouTube.
Marketing & Media
Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted at The Care Awards

21 Sep 2023

A view shows rubble in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Talat N'yaaqoub, Morocco, 11 September 2023. Reuters/Hannah McKay
Construction & Engineering
Morocco wants IMF-World Bank meetings to proceed despite quake

David Lawder 12 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Manqulo Nyakombi.
Property
Stalled for years, Durban housing project faces further delays

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 5 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.
Property
Johannesburg fire: 73 killed in apartment block reported occupied by homeless

Carien du Plessis and Alexander Winning 31 Aug 2023

Students fear being evicted again if NSFAS payment issues not resolved
Education
Students fear being evicted again if NSFAS payment issues not resolved

21 Aug 2023

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital
Property
Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Matthew Hirsch 1 Aug 2023

Image supplied. Promise agency has been named the IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards, in partnership with Accenture Song, best digital agency
Marketing & Media
#Bookmarks2023: All the 2023 Bookmark Awards winners

28 Jul 2023

Image supplied.
Marketing & Media
#Bookmarks2023: IAB SA Bookmark Awards 2023 finalists announced

22 Jun 2023

Image supplied. Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 shortlist has been announced
Marketing & Media
Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards 2023 shortlist announced

13 Jun 2023

#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future
ICT
#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

Imran Salie 25 May 2023

Responsible hospitality in SA: How hotels can incorporate sustainability
Tourism & Travel
Responsible hospitality in SA: How hotels can incorporate sustainability

Clinton Thom 16 May 2023

Image supplied
ESG & Sustainability
Food Lover's Market feeds the hungry for only 56c a meal this Hunger Month

11 May 2023

Scores of people came to the launch of the Living Roots SA indigenous plant nursery in Claremont on Monday. The project is run by people who are homeless. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp
ESG & Sustainability
Indigenous plant nursery run by homeless people brings new life to vacant land in Claremont

Matthew Hirsch 12 Apr 2023

#MusicExchange: Hellcats releases 'End Of Days'
Lifestyle
#MusicExchange: Hellcats releases 'End Of Days'

Martin Myers 7 Mar 2023

Image:
ESG & Sustainability
National State of Disaster declared on floods

14 Feb 2023

BET Software spreads festive cheer through its annual bucket drive
ICT
BET Software spreads festive cheer through its annual bucket drive

Issued by BET Software 15 Dec 2022

TB is once again the deadliest disease in Africa - what went wrong?
Healthcare
TB is once again the deadliest disease in Africa - what went wrong?

Tom Nyirenda 20 Dec 2022

Hot 102.7FM celebrates Hot Cares Christmas by changing lives
Marketing & Media
Hot 102.7FM celebrates Hot Cares Christmas by changing lives

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 15 Dec 2022

Earthshot Prize: 5 winners that will help solve major environmental problems
ESG & Sustainability
Earthshot Prize: 5 winners that will help solve major environmental problems

Mark Maslin 7 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied.
Marketing & Media
M&C Saatchi Abel launches free publication for youth

30 Nov 2022

2022 MTN Awards for Social Change winners share in R1m prize
ESG & Sustainability
2022 MTN Awards for Social Change winners share in R1m prize

28 Nov 2022

The cover art of Graceland
Lifestyle
#OnThisNote: Take me to Graceland

Emily Stander 10 Nov 2022

Hot 102.7FM and Hot Cares Raise R8.9m for charity
Marketing & Media
Hot 102.7FM and Hot Cares Raise R8.9m for charity

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 2 Nov 2022

A national charity drive - brings hope and warmth during our cold winter months
ESG & Sustainability
A national charity drive - brings hope and warmth during our cold winter months

Issued by MES (Mould Empower Serve) 23 May 2022

MES celebrates 35 years of changing the hearts of SA's cities
ESG & Sustainability
MES celebrates 35 years of changing the hearts of SA's cities

Issued by MES (Mould Empower Serve) 6 Jun 2021

Collaboration in spite of isolation
ESG & Sustainability
Collaboration in spite of isolation

Leona Pienaar, CEO Mould Empower Serve, Issued by MES (Mould Empower Serve) 2 Jun 2020

2022 Eco-Logic Awards winners announced
ESG & Sustainability
2022 Eco-Logic Awards winners announced

28 Sep 2022

Source: The Street Store 2019 December, the 961st Street Store, held in Cape Town
Marketing & Media
The Street Store returns with support from Superbalist.com

25 Jul 2022

A national charity drive - brings hope and warmth during our cold winter months - kicks off today
ESG & Sustainability
A national charity drive - brings hope and warmth during our cold winter months - kicks off today

Issued by Stone 23 May 2022

Kia again donates a Picanto to Beeld Children's Fund to raise money for vulnerable South Africans
Automotive
Kia again donates a Picanto to Beeld Children's Fund to raise money for vulnerable South Africans

Issued by Kia South Africa 21 Jun 2022

Image supplied: Timothy Moloi
Lifestyle
#MusicExchange: Music as a love language with Timothy Moloi

Martin Myers 14 Jun 2022

Close to 3,000 pairs of Bata Toughees for learners affected by KZN floods
ESG & Sustainability
Close to 3,000 pairs of Bata Toughees for learners affected by KZN floods

Issued by Bata 7 Jun 2022

Truly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign
Marketing & Media
Truly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

27% of companion animals in SA are homeless - State of Pet Homelessness Index
ESG & Sustainability
27% of companion animals in SA are homeless - State of Pet Homelessness Index

27 May 2022

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