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South Africans Reject Live Animal Export by Sea
By Soapbox Communications The results of the government’s formal public participation process are in – and South Africans have spoken with overwhelming clarity. A total of 17,536 individuals and organisations submitted comments on the Department of Agriculture’s draft regulations on the live export of animals by sea between 23 July and 25 August 2025 . An extraordinary 95% called for a complete ban , rejecting attempts to regulate a trade widely described by animal welfare e
Soapbox Communications
5 days ago4 min read
Now more than ever, NPOs in ECD must be compliant and sustainable, as literacy crisis threatens participation in Africa's digital future
By Meropa Communications As World Children's Day is observed under the theme "My Day, My Rights," Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement, says a strong non-profit sector, particularly in early childhood development (ECD), is critical to respond to reports that less than one third of South African children are able to read for understanding by the end of foundation phase. This staggering statistic means that millions of children are exiting their critical early
Meropa Communications
7 days ago3 min read
Saint-Gobain and Mellon Educate Launch Major School Building Project in Lwandle, Western Cape
By Flux Communications Saint-Gobain Africa and Ireland have joined forces with the Mellon Educate School Building Project to transform education infrastructure at two local schools in the township of Lwandle, Western Cape. Over 400 volunteers from Europe, America, and South Africa are coming together in a landmark Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to upgrade A.C.J Phakade Primary School and Simanyene High School. The project, funded with €75,000 by the Saint-
Flux Communications
Nov 192 min read
Rewriting the boy code to raise healthier men
By The Character Company Across South African cultures, boys are still being taught that the right way to be a boy is to suppress emotions like sadness and fear, mask their pain and grapple with life’s challenges all by themselves. This is integral to the traditional ideology of masculinity which regards demonstrations of stoic silence, dominance, intimidation and aggression as “strength”. By contrast, boys displaying qualities such as empathy, kindness and collaboration are
The Character Company
Nov 184 min read
JOIN IN THE TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM'S 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
By Two Oceans Aquarium The site of the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town during its initial construction in 1995. START The Two Oceans Aquarium turns the big three-oh this November and they want you to share in their celebrations of the Aquarium’s 30 th Birthday legacy. On 13 November 2025, come and visit, buy your entrance ticket to join in the festivities. Snap that perfect selfie at the legacy photo wall with one of the Aquarium mascots, grab a limite
Two Oceans Aquarium
Nov 123 min read
Empathy in Action: Building Kinder Communities for Children and Animals
By Ezrah In a world that needs more kindness, our Empathy in Action: Humane Education Project is creating hope - bringing together people who care deeply about both children and animals. Through compassion-based learning and collaboration, we’re helping build communities where empathy is not just taught, but lived. Recently, we proudly hosted two Empathy in Action workshops that brought together animal welfare organisations, child protection advocates, and child development p
Ezrah
Nov 113 min read
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