Latest newsAs global politics see increasing polarisation and threats to the prioritisation of social and environmental agendas, South African businesses, nonprofits and government face new challenges in pursuing meaningful social impact. 30 Apr 2025 Read more ‘Strategic philanthropy’ has been declared a failure by one of its former advocates. Although the arguments are compelling, Trialogue director Cathy Duff writes that there remains a need for strategic corporate social investment (CSI), which is evolving for greater impact. 8 Apr 2025 Read more There is a growing perception that democracy is useless unless it delivers social justice. This view has led to democratic discontent and, concerningly, greater acceptance of authoritarianism globally. Trialogue’s primary research indicates that 83% of South African companies don’t support anything election-related through their CSI efforts. In the Trialogues Business in Society Handbook 2024, Fiona Zerbst explores how companies can promote greater faith in the democratic process to ensure it serves all citizens. 1 Apr 2025 Read more When South Africa faced its HIV/Aids crisis in the early 2000s, there was no single entity – not government, business or civil society – that could solve the problem alone. It was the unlikely alliance established between activists, mining companies, medical professionals, international donors and eventually government itself that reduced the epidemic to manageable levels. This collaborative effort transformed South Africa from a nation in crisis to one that today successfully manages the world's largest antiretroviral programme. 24 Mar 2025 Read more In South Africa’s fragile economy, companies are playing an increasingly important role in contributing to the upliftment of the communities in which they operate and supporting social development. Corporate South Africa’s commitment to social change is marked by its investment of over R12bn in social initiatives in 2024, despite strained economic conditions. Which companies are leading the charge and where does your favourite brand rank as a contributor to South African society? 4 Dec 2024 Read more South Africa’s agricultural sector requires systemic change to ensure food security and support the nation’s small-scale farmers. This was the message underpinning a session at Trialogue’s 2024 Business in Society Conference sponsored by the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation. The session was titled ‘Driving transformation in Agri-ecosystems’. 2 Sep 2024 Read more Employee volunteering continues to grow in South Africa, with most large companies boasting employee volunteering programmes. Trialogue director Cathy Duff explains how companies can keep up the momentum beyond Mandela Day to deliver sustained impact. 16 Jul 2024 Read more Entrepreneurship as a tool for reinforcing South Africa’s economy was under the spotlight at Trialogue’s Business in Society Conference 2024. The Absa-sponsored themed session, entitled ‘Enabling intergenerational inclusion through entrepreneurship’, explored the critical role of data in establishing a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship to thrive. The session also considered some of the ways in which to shift societal mindsets towards fostering entrepreneurial growth. 9 Jul 2024 Read more South African youth, particularly those aged 15 to 34, are facing major obstacles and remain the most vulnerable in our labour markets. Disruptive shifts that include globalisation, demographic changes and the advent of artificial intelligence are transforming our socioeconomic system and impacting jobs, says Judy Vilakazi, executive of corporate social responsibility at Telkom. Digital skills are essential for job creation in an evolved landscape, and business must be involved. 1 Jul 2024 Read more The future of the education system in South African is digital and Vodacom has a huge role to play in enabling this, Sitho Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom South Africa, told delegates at the recent Trialogue Business in Society Conference 2024. 25 Jun 2024 Read more On the eve of the 2024 elections – our seventh election since the dawn of democracy 30 years ago – South Africa is at a crossroads. 28 May 2024 Read more Trialogue’s 2024 Business in Society Conference created a lively platform for business and the non-profit sector to explore some of South African society’s most pressing needs and how corporate social investment (CSI) interventions and collaborations might respond to these more effectively. 21 May 2024 Read more The important role that business plays in supporting accountable political actors who embed and deepen South Africa’s democracy will take centre stage at this year’s Trialogue Business in Society Conference as thought leaders and delegates from the private, public and non-profit sectors gather to discuss corporate social responsibility ahead of elections. 8 May 2024 Read more Stand a chance to win with a survey that helps researchers understand emerging trends, income and more in the non-profit sector. 2 May 2024 Read more In a year poised to shape the future of democracy around the world, particularly in South Africa where upcoming elections hold the hope of a positive turning point for the country, the act of collaboration takes on special significance. 30 Apr 2024 Read more Social enterprises are attracting growing recognition for their potential to address some of South Africa’s most pressing challenges, combining profit generation with positive social development goals. Recent research suggests that social enterprises, already a valuable source of job creation across the continent, could be responsible for more than 5.5 million direct jobs by 2030. In recognition of this growing value, responsible business advisory company Trialogue has teamed up with Barloworld to guide companies looking to make meaningful contributions to these enterprises. 24 Apr 2024 Read more Trialogue and Telkom have joined forces to promote whole school development through the Trialogue Knowledge Hub, the leading information resource for social investors in Africa. 8 Apr 2024 Read more Companies are increasingly viewing themselves as agents of change rather than mere economic entities. As corporate social investment (CSI) evolves to become core to business, will we view its contribution in a different light? We explore what the future holds. 29 Feb 2024 Read more South African companies spent an estimated R11.8bn on corporate social investment (CSI) in the 2023 financial year, according to corporate responsibility consultancy Trialogue’s latest research findings. 14 Dec 2023 Read more The prestigious Trialogue Strategic CSI Award for 2023 was scooped by Sappi Khulisa, the company’s flagship programme for emerging timber farmers. The award celebrates CSI projects that find the optimal balance between delivering social impact and corporate benefit. 14 Dec 2023 Read more
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