Charity

Dancers love dogs

24 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Dancers Love Dogs is an annual fundraising show, involving dancers who love animals and use their talents to raise funds for our furry friends. Brigitte Reeve-Taylor commits to producing the show every year and ALL the proceeds go to "Mass Sterilization". This heartwarming event takes to the stage at the Artscape on Saturday the 25th May at 8pm. This year's show promises to be a dynamic and spectacular event featuring CTCB, Bovim Ballet, Zip Zap, CJB, ikapa Dance Theatre, Waterfront Theatre School, Northern Dance Project, Rudi Smit, Jamm, Eon Dance Group, Jason Sisam, Martin Schonberg, Adele Blank, Mega Gymnastics Academy, and special guests "Dancing with Dogs in Cape Town", the irresistible "Lillyslappedsilly" , and much

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The Big Inspirational Issue

24 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The May 24th edition of The Big Issue comes with a strong warning for consumers: not every product label can or should be trusted. This is in line with the magazine’s cover feature on the labelling of cosmetics tested on animals. The report shows that in South Africa there is no specific law governing animal testing and no regulatory body monitoring the “cruelty free” labelling of products, which means that consumers opposed to animal testing could unwittingly be supporting a practice they abhor. “The issue we’re looking at isn’t whether animal testing is right or wrong, or whether it’s even a ‘necessary evil’ or not. Rather, we’re focussing on the issue of product labelling and our right as consumers to

Tagged With: animal testing, charity, Consumer Protection Act’s, IronMan Triathlon, Masiphumelele, the big issue

The ginormous Global Party

22 May, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The Global Party 2011 grabbed a worldwide audience. 80 parties were given in a 24 hour period, making The Global Party a worldwide event that transcended continents. The Global Party is a unique undertaking that breaks all typecasts and redefines the notion of a charity event. The Global Party 2011 secured some of the best venues around the world including 5* hotels, night clubs and private residencies. This year The Global Party in 2013 is inspired by 360°. This is an unmissable event held over 3 days on Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June 2013. Even larger and more exciting , this year’s event will see 360,000+ of the world’s elite at 360+ luxury venues over 120+ cities around the world, in order to help

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‘Unbelievable’ Chad Le Clos brightens up Big Issue winter

25 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

As winter begins to grip the Mother City, Olympic gold medallist Chad Le Clos brightens up street corners on the cover of the latest The Big Issue. Talking life after the Olympics, the down-to-earth Durban boy reveals how he plans to bring back more gold this year and beyond. On a more personal note, he shares how he’s overcome the loneliness of his sport, why he’s still single and what it’s like living with Big Bert Le Clos. Staying with the stars, the latest edition also features an interview with Fifty Shades of Grey author EL James, who offers advice to her 16-year-old self on men, life and fame, and an interview with quirky Afro-futurism music duo Gazelle & DJ Invizable. The Big Issue is renowned for running

Tagged With: 25 April 2013, Chad Le Clos, EL James, Fifty Shades of Grey, Gazelle and DJ Invizable, rooibos farmers

Make a difference this World Malaria Day

25 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

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The 25th April marks World Malaria Day and Relate, a Cape-based NGO, is turning the tide on this disease with the sale of the Relate Bracelet. The nearly 500 000 causal bracelets have, since their launch in 2010, raised over R 3 million, bought 45 000 mosquito nets, protected approximately 500 000 people from the disease and have enabled 250 pensioners, refugees and young unemployed adults to earn a living. Despite Malaria not being as widespread in South Africa as in other parts of the world, it remains responsible for over half a million deaths annually, mostly pregnant women and children. In sub-Saharan Africa, statistics reveal that one child dies every minute from this disease, despite Malaria being both preventable

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5 for Change – Save the Date

29 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

5 for Change Make a Difference. Make a Change 5 For Change is a philanthropic initiative based in Cape Town founded in 2012 by Ross McKernan, David Deetlefs and Adriaan Dippenaar. 5 For Change is a platform dedicated to raising awareness about five inspiring social enterprises which are changing the way Cape Town gives back. Every year 5 fledgling social enterprises doing something unique and innovative in their field are selected and showcased at the annual black tie fundraiser. The aim of 5 For Change is to raise awareness about 5 inspiring social enterprises, change the way young professionals, entrepreneurs, and other young South African opinion leaders think about philanthropy and social change and create a rewarding,

Tagged With: 18 May 2013, 5 for Change, cape town city hall, Ilizwi Photography Club, inspiring social enterprises, Iyeza Express, philanthropy, See-Saw-Do and Trashback, waves for change

The Big Issue packed with Issues Big and Small

25 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Hot on the heels of its sell-out “Big Rhino Issue”, The Big Issue follows up coverage of this important conservation issue with a consumer report uncovering the loopholes in the rhino fundraising industry. With no single body monitoring the more than 400 organisations collecting funds to save the rhino, the largely unregulated industry is easy prey for charlatans wanting to capitalise on people’s goodwill, warn conservationists. “It’s distressing that there are people out there who would use rhino poaching as a trick to line their own pockets, but it’s a reality,” notes editor, Melany Bendix. “Our report gives the public all the info they need to support rhino conservation wisely, along with a step-by-step

Tagged With: arts and entertainment section, Cape Town, Cape Town Publication, job creation, Naked Bike Race, NGO, social development, the big issue

The power of dreams comes to the V&A Waterfront with Reach For A Dream

20 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Top performers from around South Africa are preparing a day of dazzling entertainment at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre on March 21 in a bid to raise R1 million to help fulfil the dreams of scores of children who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. The fun-filled Right to Dream day kicks off at 10am, with Kfm presenter Jeremy Harris playing host for the event that will raise funds for the Reach For A Dream Foundation. Among the marvellous performers audiences can expect are legendary blues-musician Dan Patlansky, an act from Madame Zingara, Ballistic Blues, Reach For A Dream’s very own dreamer Robyn van Rooyen, and dance routines from Dance For All and the Brooklyn Hip Hop Crew. You can show your support for Reach

Tagged With: 21 March 2013, Ballistic Blues, Brooklyn Hip Hop Crew, Dan Patlansky, Dance For All, Dream Bracelet, Jeremy Harris, life-threatening illnesses, Reach for a dream, Reach For A Dream bracelets, Reach For A Dream Foundation, Relate, Right to Dream day, Robyn van Rooye, V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre

The Big Issue – Rhino Issue

26 February, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

How apartheid’s bush war led to rhino slaughter, special unit’s criminal tricks exposed, why Jackie Selebi’s hands are covered in blood & more... The Big Issue takes coverage of the rhino poaching crisis to new depths in its February 25th edition with a massive cover story that gets to the bottom of the slaughter. An exclusive report by investigative journalist and author De Wet Pretorius reveals how South Africa’s apartheid bush wars led directly to today’s rhino poaching crisis. Pretorius also reveals how the former Endangered Species Protection Unit used criminal tricks to reduce poaching, and he tells why disgraced ex-Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi has rhino blood on his hands. Another report looks at

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