A study by Alternative Prosperity on behalf of the JSE found that direct black ownership was 10% and indirect black ownership through institutional funds amounted to 13% in 2013. It said, however, its findings did not necessarily mean that “fully 10% of the shares of listed companies are in the hands of black investors”. It…
For Tiger Brands, nutrition security is not just about “tummy-fill”. It’s about going beyond access to calories: it considers a community’s access to essential nutrients as vital to overcome challenges to both malnutrition and obesity. Tiger Brands acknowledges the extensive work by non-profit organisations focused on building communities through providing support and hope. In particular,…
THE biggest killer of South African children aged between one and 18 is not infectious disease – it’s a mix of accidents and injuries. In South Africa, most children – some 32% – die in road traffic crashes, followed by drowning (17 %) and burn wounds at 9 %. All are preventable. It’s this very…