#doDifferent

September is childhood cancer awareness month in South Africa. Although childhood cancer is relatively rare, it is on the increase. With early detection and treatment, the survival rate can be as high as 80% which is why early detection is so critical. read more »

When we think about skincare, we are often looking for what is the best for our skin, as it changes and ages. We also want something that can change with us, as life changes and skin care needs develop. If you are a parent, you are always looking for what is best for your children, especially from birth. That’s why this week, we are looking at a brand that believes in keeping your skin as pure as the day you were born, whilst they #doDifferent in local communities. read more »

For many of us, the circus was an exciting part of our childhood. Rolling into town once a year and whipping up excitement with mind-boggling acrobatic displays; amazing tricks with well-trained animals of all shapes and sizes; as well as the hilarity of the clown shows. read more »

Do you like cooking? Do you want to be part of a Guinness world record attempt? Do you want to #doDifferent? The perfect opportunity to do all of this happened in September where, together with some great companies, you could have been a part of a fantastic event with the goal of raising money for Reach For A Dream. read more »

We live in an incredibly exciting time in history. With the rate of technological progress, we are experiencing so many things once thought insurmountable or inaccessible that are now commonplace. As a result, we are beginning to find technical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. These include hunger, CO2 emissions, and plastic pollution. read more »

The problems in the primary education system in South Africa are well documented. A lack of resources, capacity, and politics will result in large portions of South African children not getting an adequate education, or any education at all. Those children who do attend school are often starved of critical resources – such as books and other learning materials - further hampering their access to education. read more »

We have previously highlighted the crisis of poor toilet sanitation affecting school children in many parts of South Africa. It is estimated that one in ten (6%) of school learners choose to miss school to avoid using the toilet facilities. This is beyond those who use these facilities to their detriment, through the spread of germs and the risk of pit latrines. One company has made it their business to change this, since sanitation is their business. read more »

By 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish, unless we change the way we consume. By choosing sustainable packaging such as glass, we can be part of the change and give our oceans a chance to recover. It’s a simple choice that can lead to oceans of change. Glass is completely natural. It takes nothing away from the environment and leaves nothing harmful behind. So by making better choices today, we can create a better tomorrow, which is why this week, we are looking at a well-known business that is putting forward a campaign to change the way we consume plastic and #doDifferent in the interim. read more »

It’s the coldest time of year in South Africa and at this time one must spare a thought for all those people living in poverty in this country. So many people do not have access to shelter, warmth, or nourishment and each year the harsh winters claim several lives of those fending for themselves on the street. read more »

According to the latest available statistics, South Africa generates roughly 122 million tonnes of waste per year. Of this, at least 90% ends up in landfills or is dumped illegally. Even though there are great strides taking place towards a “greener” South Africa, there is still so much that regular people, like me and you, can do to help reduce the amount of plastic that is wasted and goes into our landfills. That’s why this week, we are looking at an initiative that was born from a desire to #doDifferent for their community as well as our environment. read more »