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Multipurpose: McDonald’s and MiDesk donated branded school desks to St Paul’s Primary School (above) in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, late last month. More desks were given to a school in North West. Photo: X
CHILDREN S HEALTH AND EDUCATION JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING IN SCHOOLS

Not lovin’ it: Activists want education department to reject McDonald’s desks over corporate branding

The state has defended the donation to address the critical shortage of furniture at schools

  • Lyse Comins
  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
Lebo Madiba, founder and managing director of reputation management agency PR Powerhouse. Photo: Jeremy Glyn
AMERICAN PROFESSOR OF OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SOUMEN GHOSH

Ethical business practice in demand

Millennials are actively supporting businesses with sound ESG principles, and boycotting those without

  • Lebo Madiba
5 min read
Now is the time for corporate South Africa to roll up its sleeves and collectively work towards to consolidate its role as a catalyst for social change, says Barloworld’s group executive of corporate affairs, Gugu Sepamla
BARLOWORLD

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
In order to remain in favour with the youth, companies must align themselves with their values, with consistent behaviour that results in sustainable change
BRIMSTONE INVESTMENT

Conscious social investment will gain consumer favour

The transparency provided by the internet means that every corporate action is judged

  • James Nash
5 min read
Purpose-driven business can drive Africa’s rise to become an economic powerhouse in the 21st Century
BUSINESS

We rise together: Collaboration and Africa’s economic future

The shared value approach is one that adapts easily to the African context

  • Kim Wainer
3 min read
Big companies operating in developing countries often use corporate social responsibility initiatives to position themselves as development agents and friends of the host communities.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

How corporate social responsibility projects can be derailed

Corporates are willing to embrace corporate social responsibility initiatives but many fail due to cultural insensitivity

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
MTN SA Foundation drives social development through the use of technology
ADVERTORIAL

MTN uses technology to uplift communities

Innovative use of ICT creates sustainable socioeconomic wealth

  • Advertorial
3 min read
The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The power to influence society

The corporate world has realised that it cannot be successful without paying attention to communities and the environment

  • Dale Hess
4 min read
Nowhere to run: Kings players close in on Sharks flanker Marcel Coetzee during last weekend’s opening round Super Rugby match
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Business has more to give than money

The positive effect of business leaders becoming actively involved in under-resourced schools is immediate and dramatic

  • Staff Reporter
5 min read
See sick: Where a community is ill
AIR POLLUTION

Just admit it, corporate SA: You are killers

For too long, industries have been able to operate unchecked, a situation that costs people’s lives.

  • Sipho Kings
6 min read
Sasol hosts Gauteng arts festival
ART

Sasol hosts Gauteng arts festival

Grade 11s explored their creative side and developed national pride at this year’s Sasol Schools Festival.

  • Thabo Mohlala
4 min read
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Taking CSR into account

For the first time, the King report will include corporate social responsibility, writes Ryan Hoffmann.

  • Ryan Hoffmann
5 min read