Learners aged 10 to 12 have enjoyed the annual Masidlale soccer clinics designed to integrate children from all walks of life through a fun-filled, interactive sporting experience. During 2005, in the build-up to the 2010 Soccer World Cup, Spur Foundation identified the need for a platform that would introduce disadvantaged children to the game of soccer, while … [Read more...]
Pulling together to brighten up lives
Corporate social investment is one of the most effective ways to promote change and growth in our society. Spur Foundation, supported by Spur Group, collaborates with a variety of charities to drive home their core value of generosity and make a difference in the lives of less fortunate individuals and communities. One of the charities they support is Sisanda … [Read more...]
Creating change with shovels and elbow grease
When business and civil society join hands for positive change that is when the real magic happens in this country. During a recent collaboration between Spur Group and Creating Change, a non-profit company, a team of passionate youngsters and eco-conscious mentors descended on Kleinberg Primary School in Ocean View (close to Fish Hoek) with shovels and plenty of elbow … [Read more...]
Greening steak ranch creates eco warriors
Is it possible for a steak ranch to be greening up? Many vegetarians find this hard to believe, but I think we need to always remain open to receiving new facts, which lead to new insights. ALL industries have to and are indeed greening up. Soon the word ‘green’ will disappear entirely – this is simply educated and informed living and working. Sustainability is the only way … [Read more...]
Greening restaurant sets a great pace
One thing that I have learnt in the green industry is to not judge a book by its cover – not to make any assumptions about how “green” or not anybody is. You simply have no idea until you have sat down and engaged with that person and listened to the full story. Nobody has the moratorium on sustainability and we all need to learn from each other. Let’s listen to the journey … [Read more...]
