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The South African government has committed to ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reductions of 34% by 2020 and 42% by 2025.  The carbon tax will help them meet these reduction targets and is currently scheduled to come into effect from January 2019.
South Africa’s youth unemployment problem has consistently been ranked as one of the worst in the world.* As we observe World Youth Skills Day on 13 July 2018, it is difficult to overlook the fact that 64% of our young people are currently unemployed. This shocking statistic can be attributed to a wide range of socio-economic factors such as poor levels of education and lack of mobility.
50% of edible agricultural production is wasted due to specification requirements, cold-chain and processing inadequacies as well as access to markets. This nutritious food goes to waste while 14 million South Africans go hungry every day. FoodForward SA is launching Second Harvest, a programme that sources and collects surplus fruit and vegetables directly from commercial farmers across South Africa.
Companies Making a Difference
Pre-call for the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme
The SAB Foundation is committed to making a substantial contribution towards South Africa’s national agenda
Food Lover’s Market’s “Hunger Month” campaign raises 730 000 meals for vulnerable South Africans
This was a substantial increase on the 2017 campaign – at the end of which, a total of R243 937 was raised
North, South, East and West
SA Entrepreneurs shine at SAB Foundation Awards Ceremony
Engen ensures disabled pupils get warm beds for winter
The Engen handover of beds and mattresses on 8 June, totalling R250 000, will get the children off the floor.
Sea Harvest Celebrates the Competition Tribunal’s Approval of its acquisition of the Viking Fishing
Commitment to the fishing industry and the facilitation of entering new black SMMEs into the sector
Latest News
Social & Emotional Skills Group : Teenage Girls & Boys (13-16 yrs)
This group is designed to use simple techniques and ideas to encourage self-discovery.
Holiday workshop for Gr 1’s and 2’s
Knowing me, Knowing you and Getting along too !! - This programme is facilitated by Child Counsellor, Kirsten McLeod.

Mandela Day - A Can Do Attitude for LEAP Science & Maths Schools
This Mandela Day, 200 learners from LEAP Science and Maths Schools will join volunteers in constructing a Nelson Mandela mosaic made of food cans.
Only 8% of reported rapes result in conviction
Justice System Set to Improve with Donation from 1st For Women will contribute to the Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust’s advocacy work
Bye Bye, Plastic
India plans to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022.


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NAOMI STEMMET : “Community Developer”   

Jesmina (Naomi) STEMMET born and raised in the notorious gang land Hanover Park and it is with this passion, drive and full understanding of what it entails to be a young person growing up in a disadvantaged district like Hanover Park, that she has found the strength to pursue such a huge noble cause. Following the call of her heart “Community Developer”.   Read more ....

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Foundations for Life is a multi-disciplinary family Centre which includes a private practice and our recently established NPO, the Social and Emotional Learning Centre. Our therapeutic work at the Centre focuses on children, adolescents, young adults, their families and schools to promote mental, emotional and physical well-being....    
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