Metcash, one of the largest distributors of consumer goods on the African continent operating in six African countries, has also become a major player in South Africa's corporate social investment landscape. The company's Shona Khona (“Go Get It”) youth sports initiative is aimed at providing life changing opportunities to South African youngsters. 2 Sep 2008

Lipton is aiming to revolutionise the tea industry by committing to purchase all its tea from sustainable, ethical sources. The brand has asked the international environmental NGO, Rainforest Alliance, to start by certifying its tea farms in Africa. The Rainforest Alliance works with individuals, communities and companies whose livelihoods depend on the land to reduce environmental impacts and increase social and economic benefits. 26 Aug 2008

In celebration of the unique relationship shared between women, as well as National Women's Day this year, the Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust hosted a ladies evening, with Appletiser as the soft-drink beverage sponsor.
26 Aug 2008

Southern Africa's premier grassroots awards programme, the Jet Community Awards, has honoured four outstanding community-based organisations from Gauteng and North West in the first leg of the awards regional winner announcements.
20 Aug 2008

Funds donated to the Western Cape Raptor Research Progamme (WCRRP) from the Eagle Crest/Aquila Game Reserve Conservation Fund, a joint venture between Swartland winery and Aquila Game Reserve, are proving their worth.
19 Aug 2008

Hundreds of physically disabled schoolchildren throughout Southern Africa received the gift of mobility with the donation of 455 brand new wheelchairs worth R1,5 million by Game Stores and Vodacom this month.
18 Aug 2008

For the last 16 years, 10c from each Elizabeth Anne's product sold from June to September has been donated to the Avril Elizabeth Home; a regular donation that has become a support mechanism on which the facility has come to rely in its bid to provide a high level of care 24 hours a day for those who are unable to care for themselves. However, while the rising cost of living continues to impact on the lives of ordinary South Africans, such non-profit organisations have been struggling to cover operating costs and are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. 6 Aug 2008