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24/02/2026

13/01/2026

It’s back-to-school time!
Impact News will once again be celebrating this special milestone by publishing photos of our little ones on their first day at school.

Teachers, parents and legal guardians are invited to share their photos with us. Please include the child’s name and the school they are attending, along with permission for Impact News to publish the photo.

Photos can be sent via email to [email protected] or WhatsApp to 082 439 3023.
Group photos from schools are also welcome.

24/11/2025

Young entrepreneurs can apply for up R1-million in funding

Young South African entrepreneurs have an opportunity to transform their businesses and take them to the next level, by applying for funding through the second edition of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW programme in South Africa.

The OCIF GROW offers individual funding from R200,000 to with successful applicants benefiting from a hybrid grant and interest-free loan model, structured as:
• 50% grant (non-repayable funding) and
• 50% interest-free loan, repayable over 18 months.

Grantees will also receive mentorship, pitch training and investment readiness support through a structured programme. Shortlisted businesses will embark on an eight-week Raise Ready programme between April and June 2026 and gain the knowledge and confidence to shape their business’s growth plan and fundraising strategy. Each business will also receive one-on-one support, as well as pitch coaching. After this training, the selected businesses will pitch to the OCIF Investment Committee, which will select up to seven grantees in 2026.

Eligibility criteria
• Youth-owned and managed (35 years old or younger – on or before date of application)
• Based in South Africa
• Business operating for six months to seven years
• Annual turnover or sales between R250,000 and R10-million
• Market traction, with a clearly innovative approach or business model
• Must address the Sustainable Development Goals
Key dates
• Application deadline is 31 December 2025.
• Shortlisting takes place and shortlist announced: 28 February 2026.
• Adjudication and selection of Raise Ready participants: 31 March 2026.
• Raise Ready training takes place: April to July 2026.
• Final pitching and announcement of successful funding applicants: August 2026.
Apply here: https://cdicapital.co.za/OCIF/

Business owners are encouraged to register for the information session taking place on 25 November 2025 at 3pm (online): click here to join the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M33BA598SL-2HLopdl6JCg?_x_zm_rtaid=udRqmK-jTQWX2PjQyQzxNA.1763967509477.8dce5ca24cf4a628b2074e12d6b21447&_x_zm_rhtaid=547 #/registration

19/11/2025

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is launching a New Free Online Mental Health Support Group for people serving the community. This Support Group will offer a safe, confidential space for people who serve the community to connect with others who understand and receive support. The Support Group launch will take place on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 10am. Thereafter, meetings will continue to take place weekly on Tuesdays.

The Support Group is open to anyone in a helping profession. “Anyone serving the community can join, for example social workers, educators, doctors, nurses, counsellors, NPO staff, volunteers and more,” Lea shares.

Having the Support Group online allows for people from across the country to join, making it easier for people in demanding roles to access care and connection. This Support Group is a reminder that those who dedicate their lives to caring for others also deserve care themselves. Whether you are on the frontlines or behind the scenes, your Mental Health matters, and this space exists to ensure you are supported, heard, and encouraged.

For more information, contact Lea at 074 050 8242. To explore other SADAG Support Groups, visit www.sadag.org.

12/11/2025

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29/10/2025

Final countdown for jobseekers on EPWP database

The City of Cape Town is calling all jobseekers registered on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Jobseeker Database to ensure their details are up to date by Friday, 31 October 2025.

From Saturday, 1 November 2025, the EPWP Jobseeker Database system will automatically deactivate jobseekers who have not updated their details within the past 12 months – either from the date of first registration or their last update. Their profiles will then be deactivated until they update their details.

Only active jobseekers will be randomly selected for upcoming EPWP work opportunities across the metro.

Jobseekers can update their information in any of the following ways:
-Visit a City of Cape Town Subcouncil Office or SmartCape Centre in a public library (weekdays, 08:00 – 15:30)
-Email [email protected]
-Visit the EPWP Walk-in Centre at 50 Wale Street, Cape Town (weekdays, 08:00 – 15:30)

Jobseekers must bring:
-A clear copy of their ID
-Proof of address
-Household and contact details
-Updated CV, including any previous EPWP work

For more information, call the EPWP Help Desk at 021 400 9406.