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INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS – Where were CSI Budgets spent in 2024?

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GUEST – Sheldon Morais, Trialogue’s Head of Thought Leadership
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 R12 billion 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 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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