As South Africans prepare for the festive season, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has asked shoppers to make compassionate choices when buying gifts. 

Sustained improvements to infrastructure, environmental conservation, and the revitalisation of local municipalities require a collaborative effort. Such cooperative models, as seen on the KZN Mid-South Coast, are making a real impact by creating safer, more welcoming destinations for investors.

Tractor Outdoor's Net Zero Project, in partnership with Billboard Management Technologies (BMT), has transformed digital billboards at schools into solar-energy micro-generators that reduce grid reliance, support learning environments and boost energy security for advertisers.

Jeni-Anne Campbell, Founder of JAW Advertising and Author of Feeding Unicorns, has announced that she is inviting South Africans to nominate purpose-driven women who are changing lives through business.

Anglo American's enterprise and supplier development programme, Zimele, together with its implementation partner Sigma, have been named amongst six global winners at the 2025 PUM Impact Awards for their collaboration with PUM in the Northern Cape Solar and Energy Transition Programme.

This piece calls for safer South African roads through AI and smart technology — smart infrastructure, in-vehicle safety tools and proactive systems. By uniting government, private sector and communities, we can prevent accidents, save lives, and ensure safer journeys, especially during festive peaks, says Tendai Joe, CEO and Founder of RoadMind AI.

Bellville has taken a bold step towards a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future with the introduction of new public e-waste drop-off points at any of the official ERA bins to support the circular economy. 

Sesame Workshop South Africa has hosted its inaugural 'Bond Through Play' Community Soccer Tournament on Saturday, 6 December at Safe-Hub Jabulani in Soweto, in proud collaboration with Lenmed, Safe-Hub Jabulani, and the Social Masters Champions League. 

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha has introduced its '#MyFirstChristmas' campaign, inviting the public to share some Christmas kindness with homeless dogs and cats. In recent weeks, the nonprofit clinic and shelter has experienced a sharp rise in animals being surrendered or abandoned as the festive season approaches.

As temperatures soar across South Africa, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is calling on pet owners to take proactive measures to protect their pets from the dangers of extreme heat. Pets are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke and dehydration and understanding how they cool themselves down is key to keeping them safe.