HEART OF A MOTHER

 Headline: My Mother's Experience in Supply Chain: Creating Change Behind the Scenes Byline: By Kuhle-Konke Mgenge  Every effective public service is powered by a group of dedicated individuals who keep everything running smoothly. One of them is my mother. She works in PRASA's supply chain department, where her job is to ensure that necessary resources and materials are supplied on schedule to maintain operations.  Although the public may not always be able to see her work, it carries a lot of responsibility. She makes sure that everything goes as planned, from handling vendors to organizing transportation logistics. She frequently compares working in the supply chain to solving a puzzle, where each piece must fit precisely for the system to work. My mom's work ethic and commitment to perfection are what most inspire me about her. She knows that the effectiveness of her work affects thousands of travelers every day, therefore she approaches every duty with dedicati...

 Headline: Sport and Community Passion Bring Khayelitsha Together Through Angel's Cup Byline: Kuhle-Konke Mgenge                                                          CAPTION: During the Angel's Cup at Hopolang Combined School, community members participate in a 3-kilometer fun walk to celebrate unity, health, and remembering. This past Saturday, October 25, 2025, Khayelitsha came to life as locals gathered at Hopolang Combined School for the Angel's Cup, an uplifting community event organized by Ikasi Soccer School. The event, which had as its theme "A Day of Tribute, Unity & Empowerment," brought together individuals of all ages to honor the legacies of local heroes while encouraging social uplift and wellbeing. In an act of unity and remembering, participants of all fitness levels walked side by side during the event's opening 3...

Giving back is deeply rooted in Levi Strauss & Co.'s culture and is not only a custom. Community service has been a vital component of our identity since 1853, when Levi Strauss gave his first profits to a children's charity. Community Day, our worldwide day to give back that demonstrates our unwavering commitment to "profits through principles," carries on this tradition. In collaboration with the amazing non-profit organization Gift of the Givers, our Levi Strauss South Africa team happily took part in this year's Community Day on May 22, 2025, with the theme Heart of a mother. The day was full of compassion, purpose, and connections with the goal of helping people in need in Cape Town. When our volunteers left the Levi Strauss office at 9:00 AM, the day started off with a feeling of excitement and unity. After a quick breakfast, the team packed food packs at the Gift of the Givers Warehouse, their first visit. This attempt marked the start of a practical jo...