An extensive study on the health, education and general wellbeing of families across the world indicates that South African families are some of the most dysfunctional in the world and reveals how poverty and unemployment are affecting our children's chances in life.

Having pots of money does not necessarily make you happy, study after study has found. But giving away money – even if you are not rich – is likely to make you feel wealthier, and thus happier, new research contends.

President Jacob Zuma has called on African leaders to deal with HIV effectively to eliminate one of the main causes of maternal deaths on the continent, during a recent campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa.

Cotlands (a non-profit South African children's organisation currently active in six provinces) recently announced it has transformed its hospice into a child care and education unit due to the drastic reduction in HIV/Aids related deaths.

Corporate social investment is a key focus for South Africa as the government and business strive to improve the lives of many less fortunate communities across the country.