The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a public entity under the governmental Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism since 2001, and is an authoritative voice in South Africa for weather and climate forecasting. The organization complies with global meteorological standards as it is a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). SAWS also provides… Read More »
Digby Wells Environmental (Digby Wells) is a leading provider of environmental and social services to the South African and International mineral resources and energy industries. The company’s capabilities include: Environmental Services; Social and Heritage Services; Rehabilitation, Closure, and Soils; Water Geosciences, and Renewable Energy, to name a few. Digby Wells and Associates (Pty) Ltd was… Read More »
The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality was established in 2000 to replace the Khayalami Metropolitan Council, the Eastern Gauteng Services Council, and prior administrations (including Boksburg, Germiston, Kempton Park, Alberton, Edenvale, Nigel, Benoni, Springs, and Brakpan). The metropolitan municipality is part of the East Rand local government. Ekurhuleni is a XiTsonga word meaning “place of… Read More »
The PPS Foundation was formed in 2016, with the main goal of improving access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields and nurturing the talent of youth in South Africa. Since the foundation was formed, over 105 students have received funding for their tertiary studies. The PPS Foundation was formed by PPS, an authorised… Read More »
In 1979, the Shoprite Group was founded in a small town in South Africa by the acquisition of 8 Cape Town-based supermarkets. Today, Shoprite operates more than 270 stores across 16 countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. The company also owns almost 2000 corporate stores such as Checkers, Checkers Hyper, Checkers Liquor, Checkers… Read More »
The history of the South African Pharmaceutical Association (PSSA) dates back to 1885, when a team of 7 pharmacists met in King Williamstown.Since the meeting, branches were formed across the country and various pharmaceutical societies were developed. However, it wasn’t until the year 1946 that the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PPSA) was formed, as… Read More »
Volkswagen AG is a German car manufacturing company, founded in 1937. The VW Community Trust are focused on Corporate Social Investment activities that empower others. The Trust’s projects aim to educate previously disadvantaged individuals and teach them to attain a better quality of life The Trust’s social responsibilities are focused on 6 main areas: Education;… Read More »
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust was founded by the Oppenheimer family, in honour of the late Sir Ernest Oppenheimer. Ernest Oppenheimer controlled De Beers and was a successful and diamond entrepreneur, financier, and philanthropist who founded the famous Anglo American Corporation. The charitable memorial Trust was set up to honor him and to help students with… Read More »
The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is separated into various departments and branches which manage the local governance of Johannesburg. The metropolitan municipalities services include: Emergency Services, Metro Police, Traffic Fines, Water and Sanitation, Waste Management, Electricity, Public Transport: Metro Bus, E-Services, Building Plans, Driver’s License and more. The municipality covers a large area including… Read More »
The Western Cape Department of Health, formed in 1994, is responsible for delivering public healthcare and health services to people who reside within the province. They are also in charge of various specialized facilities, which include rehabilitation centres; psychiatric hospitals, and tuberculosis hospitals. The Western Cape currently has 428 public primary care facilities, of which… Read More »