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w h at ’ s t h e B u z z ? Leading tooling and manufacturing show returns South Africa’s tooling and manufacturing sectors are aggressively tackling skills challenges, and modernising and growing their operations, with a view to taking on the world’s manufacturing giants. and machining, tooling, tool making, production and application development sectors. Key industry players say South Africa’s manufacturing sector is experiencing a new spirit of revival, on the back of an aggressively modernising and growing tooling sector. AfriMold, the 5th annual manufacturing trade fair and conference is Africa’s trade fair for the design, precision engineering As always, attendees will include: Industry professionals in application and tooling development, precision engineers, mould makers, technicians and buyers interested in the latest innovative technologies. aBr will also have a stand at this year’s event, so make sure that you stop by and grab a copy of South Africa’s leading automotive aftermarket magazine while you’re at it! This annual exhibition and conference will take place from 3 – 4 June 2014 at the Sandton Convention Centre. For additional information regarding this event please visit www.afrimold.co.za Chevrolet asks South Africa: “What do you #PlayFor?” Chevrolet South Africa has launched “What Do You #PlayFor?,” a new global campaign to inspire and bring football fans closer to the sport than ever before, while making a lasting impact where play is most needed. As part of the campaign, Chevrolet, in collaboration with One World Futbol Project, is donating 50,000 nearly indestructible footballs to the South African Football Associati on (SAFA) Development Agency. ingenuity and imagination for children and adult alike, driving a sense of what is possible.” Robin Petersen, chairman for the SAFA Development Agency noted during the announcement, “Without the support of corporate South Africa for the SAFA Development Agency Vision 2022, our goals will not be possible. The announcement comes at a time when the SDA introduces South Africans to its Vision 2022- ‘Changing Football, Changing the Nation’. The ball donation is the first in South Africa and benefits organisations working with youth in disadvantaged communities. “The act of play is a fundamental human need that transcends cultures and impacts all ages,” says Tim Hendon, Chevrolet brand manager, South Africa. “Through our partnership with the SAFA Development Agency and One World Futbol Project, Chevrolet is fuelling The 50,000 ball donation is part of Chevrolet’s pledge as the founding sponsor of One World Futbol Project to donate 1.5 million nearly indestructible footballs globally. One World Futbol Project is a mission-driven company focused on bringing the healing power of play to youth worldwide by making, selling and distributing nearly indestructible balls that survive the harshest environments. According to One World Futbol Project, Chevrolet-sponsored One World Futbols have been delivered to more than 50 countries affecting the lives of an estimated 21 million children. We require sustained support from corporates on multiple levels. The partnership with Chevrolet and The One World Futbol Project showcases that corporate and NGO synergies are able to produce meaningful results, positively impacting lives.” | words in action 16 may 2014 People interested in additional information regarding Chevrolet’s “What Do You #PlayFor?” campaign can visit www.chevroletfc.com or follow Chevrolet and One World Futbol Project on Twitter: @Chevroletsa and @OneWorldFutbol. J Sandto Johan