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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

Editorial: The cost of Big Prag-Mac-tism

We should celebrate contributions from the private sector to fulfill a need but not at the cost of using children as billboards

McDonald’s South Africa’s Women in Conversation highlights progress and challenges in corporate spaces 

The event is a safe space for women to share their experiences and support one another

CEO of McDonald’s South Africa Greg Solomon delivers a compelling keynote address.

Youth empowerment through the McDonald’s South Africa and CATHSSETA Skills Development Partnership

Valuable work experience is gained in the skills-driven training programme

Embracing sustainable business practices

McDonald’s demonstrates its dedication to reducing its environmental footprint through various initiatives

Greg Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at McDonald’s South Africa and Marks Thibela, Chief Executive Officer at CATHSSETA.

McDonald’s South Africa collaborates with CATHSSETA to develop workforce

Continuous skills development is crucial to enable the youth to adapt to changing job markets and technological advancements

Golf Day with a purpose: Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) 

RMHC reduces stress and financial burden for families, and helps their hospitals deliver the best care possible

New lactation centre for Baragwanath Hospital as RMHC celebrates 10-year milestone

Ronald McDonald’s House Charities provides support for sick children and a rest station for their families

Yvonne Themba, Chief People Officer at McDonald’s South Africa.

McDonald’s South Africa named as Top Employer 2024 in SA

The certification confirms that it is one of the companies that does the most to take care of its employees

McDonald’s South Africa takes a paradigm shift towards sustainable agriculture

Responsible business practices are not only good for the planet, but also for the bottom line

The Big Mac now tastes even better.

McDonald’s burger improvements bring a juicier, hotter, taste to SA customers

Several major enhancements have been made to the best features of its renowned burgers

Food importers and local manufacturers are lobbying against a heavy anti-dumping tariff imposed by the South African International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) on frozen french fries imported from Europe. (Gado/Getty Images)

Local french fry importers push back against anti-dumping tariff

Anti-dumping levies ensure fair prices in industries with both foreign and local players. However, the frozen chip industry depends on imports to keep the slap chips affordable

In order to embed digital into the DNA of any organisation, a radical mind and cultural shift is required.

Don’t forget the human

Change elicits fear at first, but if it adds value we must learn to embrace it

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates at the end of the match (Scott Heppell/Reuters)

The fight to save, not close, a McDonald’s in France

The campaign to prevent the ‘McDo’ is an unusual development for politicians better known for their opposition to multinational companies

Milisuthando (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/ M&G)

The politics of iintw’ezimnandi

"The fridge nje wasn’t an area you could casually visit as and when you pleased."

Ramaphosa declares R76-million, rest kept confidential

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared R76-million in personal wealth, but it is just the tip of the iceberg in the politician’s bank balance.

KFC follows Nigerian fast food pioneer in African growth

Global fast food retailers are moving into the underserved African market and following in the footsteps of a successful local entrepreneur.

Courts have now set precedents that activists will be keen to use to challenge cases where mines threaten the environment or people’s land rights. (Paul Botes/M&G)

McDonald’s to upsize in Africa

Africa will form part of a growth strategy for the world’s largest restaurant chain, McDonald’s.

McDonald’s to Bugaboo gain from South Africa’s black middle class

The middle class continues to grow, and could well become the saviour of the South African economy.

Anonymous hackers ‘take over’ Burger King’s Twitter account

Burger King’s Twitter account was hacked apparently by hackers from Anonymous who took it over and rebranded it with rival McDonald’s logo and name.

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McDonald’s goes vegetarian in India

US fast food giant McDonald’s, famed for its beef-based Big Mac burgers, said it will open its first vegetarian-only restaurant in India next year.