South Africa went into national lockdown on 26 March 2020, a decision that built on a global consensus of what it takes to slow the rate of infection of Covid-19. Productive economic activities were halted and resulted in dire social consequences on the livelihoods of...
Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is a widespread problem in South Africa, impacting all aspects of life. The World Health Organisation indicates that about 1 in 3 women worldwide has experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime....
Review the IDC CSI 2020 report for a more detailed account of the year’s IDC Corporate Social Investment activities....
To support vulnerable households to keep going despite the damaging impacts of Covid-19, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) donated R435 000 and partnered with Fanang Diatla Self Help Project (Fanang Diatla) to support 500 households with food parcels....
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The exhibition is open for viewing at the IDC Gallery until 12 October 2019 in celebration of both women & heritage months. You are invited to visit the gallery and support these emerging artists. Featured Artists: Palesa Matlaupane, Busisiwe Ngwenya, Ntozinhle, Lwazi Dlamini, Noluthando Mcira, Thembi...
IDC’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) continued its involvement in educational and skills development projects, by supporting the refurbishment of Sisulu Primary School in Tsomo, Eastern Cape. The school officially opened its computer lab during a visit by MEC of Education, Mr. Mlungisi Mvoko. "As the...
The Development Impact Support department took part in the Youth Dialogue on “Igniting Growth and Access to Markets in Business Incubation” in Bryanston last week. The dialogue is part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for all citizens to share in the responsibility to build a...
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The IDC established an Art Gallery in 2010 to provide a platform for emerging artists to showcase their work. The gallery is managed through the Corporate Social Investment department, and is aligned with the department’s mandate to support social and economic development of youth. Leading...