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Celebrating his first anniversary as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, Gavin Rajah pledges support to tech education for girls
14 August 2008 - Leading South African couturier Gavin Rajah, today marked his 1st anniversary as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador by pledging support to the work of the organisation in transforming the lives of children, especially girls, through education.
UNICEF and STIXX Marketing announce partnership
Stixx Marketing (Pty) Ltd has announced the launch of a skin-friendly sticker for sports fans which will be sold in a variety of locations with proceeds expected to benefit UNICEF and its work in the development of vulnerable children in South Africa.
South African football stars join UNICEF and Soccerex delegation on field visit with young children in Finetown
3 July 2008 - Celebrity advocates Shaun Bartlett and Pitso Masibane took time out to join UNICEF in hosting a delegation from Soccerex on a visit to a Finetown school community where UNICEF's sports for development initiative is alive and kicking.
United Nations heads and senior South African Government officials call for urgent action to ensure the safety and security of displaced foreign nationals
18 June 2008 - Heads of UN agencies have joined senior national Government Ministers and other high level representatives of provincial and local government in calling for urgent action to ensure the safety, security and well being of displaced persons.
Emergency relief update 3: UNICEF provides conflict resolution expert and humanitarian standards trainers to help ease tensions amongst displaced people in Western Cape shelter
Cape Town, 16 June 2008 - UNICEF has provided a conflict resolution and mediation expert to help the Government of the Western Cape Province better understand and respond to the settlement crisis in several of the camps for displaced persons.
Emergency Relief Update No, 2: UNICEF expands contribution to improve relief services for displaced foreign and South African victims of xenophobic violence
4 June 2008 - As 9,000 victims of xenophobic violence in Gauteng are being registered and relocated to temporary places of shelter, UNICEF and its partners are busy shaping a new plan of action to help the Government respond to the growing need for ...
UNICEF hails South African Government’s decision to accept social grant applications without identity documents
3 Jun 2008 - Citing strong benefits to the country’s most vulnerable poor rural children, UNICEF today welcomed the decision by the Government of South Africa to accept, social grant applications from eligible applicants who are experiencing difficulty...
Relief update: UNICEF set to deliver more supplies to victims of xenophobic violence
Pretoria, 28 May 2008 – UNICEF today said it plans to deliver more basic emergency supplies urgently needed by women and children affected by recent outbreaks of xenophobic violence in several of South Africa’s informal settlements.
UNICEF responds to emergency needs of children and women affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa
26 May 2008…UNICEF South Africa has joined forces with the cities of Johannesburg, Ekhuruleni and Tshwane, areas hardest hit by the violence, to provide emergency relief supplies to meet immediate needs of vulnerable women and children.
UNICEF, Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Hamburg Society sign MOU
16 May 2008 - UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Hamburg Society today signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Foundation’s headquarters in Johannesburg to consolidate their partnership to promote the six nation Schools for Africa campaign.
Early Childhood to benefit as Mr. Price and UNICEF launch “Kids are Priceless” partnership
Durban, 22 April 2008 – Mr. Price Group, RedCap Foundation and UNICEF announced their partnership intended to benefit young people from low-income communities in South Africa at a press conference at Parkhill Secondary School in Durban.
UNICEF welcomes signing of the Children’s Act into Law
Cape Town, 8 April, 2008… UNICEF today welcomed the signing of the Children’s Amendment Act by the President of the Republic of South Africa, calling it a major step in improving the protective environment for the country’s children.
“Think Kidz” road safety campaign launches with support from UNICEF
Van Reenen’s Pass was a hive of activity on Thursday the 20th March as UNICEF and its Road Safety partners launched the ‘Think Kidz’ road safety message to road users over the busy Easter holiday period.
Sportingo launches pioneering UGC Model, donating funds to UNICEF
14 March 2008 - Sportingo, which empowers fans to become expert pundits through creating and sharing opinion has announced and launched a new initiative with UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.
UNICEF and ICC gift of sports equipment bowls over local school
March 2008, Mbekweni, Paarl - Squeals of joy and colourful traditional dancing and drumming welcomed Claire Terblanche, Vice Captain of the South African Women’s cricket team as she handed over a set of sports equipment on behalf of the ICC and UNICEF.
UNICEF Celebrity Advocates visit Makgofe Secondary School, Limpopo Province
Feb 2008, Limpopo… UNICEF Celebrity Advocates Nicole Fox and KB Ngakane, both well-known tv and radio personalities, and Tshedi Mholo, lead singer of Malaika, were the special guests of UNICEF at the Makgofe Secondary School in Makgofe Village, Limpopo.
UNICEF supports community football festivals to promote “Education for All”
25 January 2008 - In South Africa, UNICEF is supporting community soccer festivals for children in four separate communities to highlight the value of sport and physical activity in developing important lifeskills for children.
United Nations country team briefs diplomatic corps on plans to deliver as one in South Africa
22 January 2008…Members of the diplomatic community gathered at a closed three-hour briefing session in Pretoria today, during which they heard presentations from leaders of the UN Country team on the world body’s plans to deliver as one in South Africa.
Football stars join CAF and UNICEF to promote education for all children during 2008 African Cup of Nations
18 January 2008 - South Africa’s Aaron Mokoena, captain of the national team, and other international football stars playing in (AFCON) 2008, have come together to help UNICEF raise money for children across Africa to receive a quality education.
