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Jason Drew and AgriProtien win United Nations Award

Posted on May 9, 2013 at 22:53 Views: 35

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 7 May 2013 – With global population expected to grow to 9 billion by 2050 and more than 900 million people … Read More

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Provantage and PRASA join hands in the Fight against Women Abuse

Posted on Apr 9, 2013 at 17:06 Views: 8

“The only thing you should beat is a drum” was the resounding message in downtown Johannesburg on Friday the 8th of March, International Women’s Day. … Read More

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Woman on a mission brings peace of mind

Posted on Mar 11, 2013 at 22:11 Views: 61

In South Africa, 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every day. Despite this overwhelming number, up until three years ago, there was no organized approach … Read More

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Low-cost ultrasound for moms, babies

Posted on Feb 22, 2013 at 15:04 Views: 22

Researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Medical Research Council have developed a low-cost Doppler ultrasound device, known as Umbiflow, … Read More

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Recyclable living for all by 2016

Posted on Jan 7, 2013 at 12:54 Views: 25

South Africa aims to have all households in the country’s large centres separating their own waste into recyclable and non-recyclable material by 2016. Separating recyclables … Read More

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The Visual Made Verbal

Posted on Oct 18, 2012 at 15:02 Views: 26

The Western Cape branch of Audio Describe PTY is making huge strides to help the visually impaired enjoy art and performances more, thanks in part … Read More

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Speaking Books Let’s Its Success do the Talking

Posted on Sep 26, 2012 at 20:00 Views: 81

An innovative joint project between SADAG (South African Depression Group) and American social entrepreneurs Brian Julius and Zane Wilson is helping to combat a range … Read More

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Who is in charge of child birth?

Posted on Sep 21, 2012 at 0:44 Views: 45

When giving birth a woman surely has the right to choose where and how this happens, right? In South Africa, the answer is yes. In … Read More

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Redespresso increases its footprint

Posted on Sep 4, 2012 at 0:43 Views: 44

Redespresso is the brainchild of farmer Carl Pretorius who set the wheels in motion in 2005 on his family farm in the Cedarberg area of … Read More

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Students combine design with social impact

Posted on Aug 28, 2012 at 17:16 Views: 372

For B-Tech Industrial Design students at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), the annual 5K project challenge is about designing a product that will make … Read More

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Initiative Helps Raise R17.5 Million Worth of Nappies

Posted on Aug 23, 2012 at 17:18 Views: 31

In April this year, the Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities reported to Parliament that their department had under-spent their 2010/11 disabilities programme … Read More

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Uthando Centre provides hope for Braamfontein community

Posted on Aug 23, 2012 at 16:53 Views: 137

August 15th saw a large crowd come to witness the opening of the Uthannso Centre of Excellence in Braam Park, Johannesburg. The centre, opened by … Read More

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Afrika Tikkun launches World Aids Red Ribbon Campaign

Posted on Aug 19, 2012 at 17:41 Views: 177

Afrika Tikkun in partnership with Crawford College and Sasfin bank launched the World Aids Red Ribbon campaign on Friday at Crawford College in Sandton, Johannesburg. … Read More

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Stimulation Kit helps disabled children participate in daily life

Posted on Aug 15, 2012 at 22:45 Views: 93

For many children with disabilities, daily life involves little more than sitting in a wheelchair for hours on end. Enter Uhambo, the Shonaquip Foundation. Uhambo … Read More

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City educates, enables citizens to recycle

Posted on Aug 13, 2012 at 15:39 Views: 94

As Cape Town’s landfill spaces become increasingly full, both the city and local residents are helping to encourage cleaner, more efficient and more environmentally-friendly ways … Read More

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