As Pampers marks 30 years in South Africa, we have had the privilege of being a part of the South African family story. Caregiving in our country is rooted in ubuntu, the understanding that ‘I am because we are’. In conventional marketing narratives, parenthood is almost always portrayed as a two-person journey: a mother, a
Every day in South Africa, an estimated 23 people die by suicide, while another 460 attempt suicide. The impact is particularly concerning among younger people. Globally, suicide is the third-leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 29, according to the World Health Organization’s latest estimates. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling on eligible South Africans to donate blood amid declining national blood stocks. SANBS aims to maintain a five-day blood supply to ensure hospitals have access to blood when patients need it. To meet daily demand, SANBS needs to collect 3 500 units of blood each day.
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A hug can offer comfort, safety and hope, but for children who have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse or loss, healing requires more than a moment of comfort. This October, Girls & Boys Town South Africa (GBTSA) is asking South Africans to turn the power of a hug into lasting support through its Hugtober Campaign that
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Every city has people who need others to show up. This Mandela Day, Ladles of Love is asking the people of Johannesburg and Cape Town to do exactly that. The organisation is inviting residents, families, schools, faith communities, local businesses, companies and neighbourhood groups of ALL suburbs in these cities to become Hands-On Heroes by
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Every Mandela Day, South Africans answer the call to make a difference. Across the country, people dedicate 67 minutes to uplifting others by serving meals, painting schools, planting trees, mentoring young people and supporting those in need. But what if your 67 minutes could leave a legacy of hope? What if they could help save
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South African actress and television personality Angelique Gerber and former Mrs South Africa 2020, entrepreneur and women’s advocate Jacqueline Ferns have officially launched Unscripted with Angie and Jacs, a new YouTube-based talk platform taking on the conversations many women are having privately, but rarely publicly. Unscripted (in proud partnership with production company CoolerBox Brothers) brings
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In June, the world pauses to mark Cancer Survivors Day, a day of celebration for those who have survived, and inspiration for those who have just been told they have a fight ahead of them. For Joshua (AKA Josh), a 29-year-old from Cape Town, this day carries deep personal meaning. Eight years ago, he was
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As South Africa marks Child Protection Week, the conversation around keeping children safe cannot be limited to policies, awareness campaigns or moments of crisis. For safeguarding to be effective, it must become part of everyday life in schools, homes and communities. Children are most likely to thrive when emotional safety, trust and support are built
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KFC Add Hope is now live on Mr D, giving customers a simple way to add a R2 donation at checkout and support child-feeding programmes with every eligible order. The launch brings one of South Africa’s most familiar hunger-fighting donation mechanics into a platform built around everyday convenience. For Mr D customers, the experience is
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