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Feryal Domingo, the acting executive director of Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement. Image supplied.

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Inyathelo's Feryal Domingo: Key trends shaping South Africa’s NPO sector

Feryal Domingo 1 day

Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa partner to drive local enterprise development in Gqeberha

Manufacturing & Parts

Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa partner to drive local enterprise development in Gqeberha

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 13 Jan 2026

Amazi marks 10 years of empowering women with over 40 nail bars in Woolworths

Health & Beauty

Amazi marks 10 years of empowering women with over 40 nail bars in Woolworths

26 Nov 2025

How locally-driven hotels are driving West Africa's hospitality resurgence

Hospitality

How locally-driven hotels are driving West Africa's hospitality resurgence

12 Nov 2025

Lindiwe Sanitary Pads founder crowned Jacaranda FM’s Her Perfect Pitch 2025 champion

Radio & Audio

Lindiwe Sanitary Pads founder crowned Jacaranda FM’s Her Perfect Pitch 2025 champion

Issued by Jacaranda FM 10 Nov 2025

MotionAds co-founders wins Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award

Awards

MotionAds co-founders wins Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award

4 Nov 2025

Still Good connects South Africans with nutritious food at reduced prices

ESG

Still Good connects South Africans with nutritious food at reduced prices

27 Oct 2025

Tourvest’s Out of Africa recognised with social impact award

Travel

Tourvest’s Out of Africa recognised with social impact award

14 Oct 2025

Meet the 2025 Santam Women of the Future winners

SMEs

Meet the 2025 Santam Women of the Future winners

Issued by Media24 7 Oct 2025

Image supplied.

Medtech

South Africa's AI Diagnostics and hearX Foundation selected for Turn.io’s 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator

16 Sep 2025

AWIEF announces 2025 finalists celebrating Africa’s women entrepreneurs

Awards

AWIEF announces 2025 finalists celebrating Africa’s women entrepreneurs

4 Sep 2025

Food Lover's Market Sandown: A R80m investment in sustainable shopping

Retailers

Food Lover's Market Sandown: A R80m investment in sustainable shopping

2 Sep 2025

Shaping the future: Celebrating the 2025 Santam Women of the Future finalists

Awards

Shaping the future: Celebrating the 2025 Santam Women of the Future finalists

Issued by Media24 24 Jul 2025

Livelihoods first in communal grazing restoration project

Agriculture

Livelihoods first in communal grazing restoration project

10 Jul 2025

Image credit: Unicef on Unsplash

CSI & Philanthropy

BackaBuddy waives platform fees on all campaigns

25 Jun 2025

Taking Care of Business turns retail waste into a R559m micro-enterprise economy

ESG

Taking Care of Business turns retail waste into a R559m micro-enterprise economy

19 May 2025

Trialogue Business in Society Conference 2025 rallies CSI sector to drive impact in turbulent times

CSI & Philanthropy

Trialogue Business in Society Conference 2025 rallies CSI sector to drive impact in turbulent times

Issued by Trialogue 30 Apr 2025

The future we choose: Why urgent action on sustainability is South Africa’s only option

ESG

The future we choose: Why urgent action on sustainability is South Africa’s only option

Issued by Levergy 8 Apr 2025

Calling all women entrepreneurs: Entries open for the 11th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Awards

Calling all women entrepreneurs: Entries open for the 11th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Issued by Media24 4 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied.

Financial Services

Africa's digital future: Mastercard's $1.5tn vision for growth

26 Mar 2025

TFG adds warmth to City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces

ESG

TFG adds warmth to City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces

20 Mar 2025

AICPA and CIMA partner with Fasset and Professor Thuli Madonsela to train accountants on ethics

Accounting & Auditing

AICPA and CIMA partner with Fasset and Professor Thuli Madonsela to train accountants on ethics

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 19 Mar 2025

Leruo Foundation launched to empower women and youth entrepreneurs

Community

Leruo Foundation launched to empower women and youth entrepreneurs

12 Mar 2025

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Issued by Next Generation 12 Dec 2024

Redefining social upliftment in South Africa

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Redefining social upliftment in South Africa

Issued by Irvine Partners 13 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Cameron Beveridge, vice-president of SAP Enterprise Solutions at VC ERP.

Healthcare

Hewatele breathes easy, delivering medical oxygen across Africa

30 Oct 2024

Jacaranda FM announces #HerPerfectPitch2024 winner: Empowering women entrepreneurs in South Africa

Radio & Audio

Jacaranda FM announces #HerPerfectPitch2024 winner: Empowering women entrepreneurs in South Africa

Issued by Jacaranda FM 25 Oct 2024

Celebrating trailblazing women entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Media

Celebrating trailblazing women entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Issued by Media24 15 Oct 2024

Business leaders, small and big, can help end homelesssness by offering work experience, says the writer. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Health & Social Welfare

How business can help end homelessness

Leanne Porter and Jesse Laitinen 14 Oct 2024

Poetry, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator donate pre-loved dresses to disadvantaged jobseekers

ESG

Poetry, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator donate pre-loved dresses to disadvantaged jobseekers

3 Sep 2024

Innovative entrepreneurs celebrated at 2024 South African Future Trust Awards

Awards

Innovative entrepreneurs celebrated at 2024 South African Future Trust Awards

29 Jul 2024

Meet the 2024 Santam Women of the Future finalists

Events & Conferencing

Meet the 2024 Santam Women of the Future finalists

Issued by Media24 25 Jul 2024

The 2nd annual Africa Impact Investment Award winners

ESG & Sustainability

Winners of the 2024 Africa Impact Investment Awards

23 Jul 2024

Navigating the turbulence in South Africa’s higher education

Higher Education

Navigating the turbulence in South Africa’s higher education

Issued by SACAP 15 Jul 2024

Emma Montocchio, Head of Impact Investments at Decusatio

ESG & Sustainability

Impact investing vs sustainable investing: What are the key differences?

Emma Montocchio 4 Jul 2024

Design

67 logos for 67 businesses: A creative tribute to Mandela's legacy

1 Jul 2024

Pure Folk Fermented Food named 2024 Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership winner

ESG

Pure Folk Fermented Food named 2024 Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership winner

18 Jun 2024

Investment in social enterprise yields double-win

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Investment in social enterprise yields double-win

Issued by Trialogue 24 Apr 2024

Global Citizen announces winners of Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Global Citizen announces winners of Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award

Issued by OnPoint PR 12 Apr 2024

Philippi Village founder Bushra Razack wins prestigious Forty Under 40 Africa Award

Awards

Philippi Village founder Bushra Razack wins prestigious Forty Under 40 Africa Award

5 Apr 2024

Santam Women of the Future Awards celebrate a decade of inspiration, innovation and empowerment

Awards

Santam Women of the Future Awards celebrate a decade of inspiration, innovation and empowerment

Issued by Media24 4 Apr 2024

Prototype spectator stand

Materials & Equipment

Lesotho to unveil Africa’s first sustainable timber stadium

2 Apr 2024

Food Lover’s Market scouts for ‘Seeds of Change’ social changemakers

ESG

Food Lover’s Market scouts for ‘Seeds of Change’ social changemakers

11 Mar 2024

Image source: andreypopov –

ESG & Sustainability

2024 Africa Impact Investment Awards open for entry

6 Mar 2024

Profit and purpose: The twin engines driving social entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship

Profit and purpose: The twin engines driving social entrepreneurship

Heather Lowe 20 Feb 2024

5 mindful resolutions to have for the new year

Wellness

5 mindful resolutions to have for the new year

9 Jan 2024

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CSI & Philanthropy

Looking back: The shifts and drivers of philanthropy in 2023

4 Jan 2024