Press Releases
Find out more about what has been going on in Unilever.
Unilever’s new Durban plant a model of sustainable savoury dry food production
Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Rob Davies, today officially opened Unilever’s R670-million state-of-the-art savoury dry food plant at Riverhorse Valley in Durban, and endorsed it as one of the largest private investments in South Africa since the 2010 World Cup.
Unilever launches the Motions Academy for African Hair Care
The Motions Academy which will teach salon-style hair care and backed by one of the leading African hair care brands in the United States was opened by Unilever South Africa in Johannesburg
Unilever helps rebuild community devastated by tornado
Unilever SA joined the aid organisation Gift of the Givers in bringing relief to hundreds of families.
Unilever’s South Africa’s Domestos brand restores school toilets
Working in conjunction with the World Toilet Organization, Unilever South Africa’s Domestos brand is raising awareness of the need for sanitation and the risks associated with substandard sanitation globally.
Free Wonderbag for shoppers
An exciting consumer project kicks off this week that will see shoppers benefitting from a free Wonderbag with each purchase of three 200g packs of Rajah Curry Powder at any Shoprite store throughout KwaZulu-Natal.
Boksburg Lake Day
Against the backdrop of declining water resources in South Africa more than 300 learners from East Rand schools kicked off the spring season by escalating efforts to rehabilitate and restore their own precious water resource – the 150 000 sq/m Boksburg Lake.
New toilets restore dignity at KZN schools
Standing up for those who can’t sit down, Unilever's Domestos brand has restored dignity to the lives of thousands of learners at four schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
Unilever concentrates efforts to reduce greenhouse gases
In line with its commitment towards doubling its business while reducing its environmental impact, Unilever South Africa, has launched two new concentrated liquid laundry detergents.
The evolution of washing
1500 seagulls, 300 dragonflies, 50 fish and 750 water lilies have taken a home at the V&A Waterfront until September 5. They’re all part of an exciting and beautiful art installation to celebrate the launch of new Skip liquid detergent.
Unilever partners with schools to improve the health of learners
Unilever took a step forward in improving the health of learners in South Africa by handing over a specially developed teachers’ resource and activities guide to the principal and teachers of Deccan Road Primary School, Pietermaritzburg.
Unilever sends students to Singapore for global exposure
Unilever recently sent seven South African students to Singapore for a four day trip to introduce them to ways of working in a global business.
Unilever Goes Green – in support of the Springboks
Unilever has joined the Springbok sponsorship family as an Associate Sponsor to the Springboks team.
Unilever voted best graduate employer
Unilever was voted the Number 1 graduate employer in the FMCG sector in the South African Graduate Recruiters Association (SAGRA) 2011 survey.
228 Unilever employees graduate
Unilever organised a graduation ceremony for 150 of its factory employees who graduated last week with their National Qualifications Framework (NQF) 3 in Automated Packaging.
Unilever sells STATUS and acquires Mousson
Unilever announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell STATUS, the male deodorants brand, to Tiger Brands for an undisclosed amount. The deal is in response to the South African Competition Authorities’ requirement to divest of the STATUS brand in South Africa, which Unilever acquired as part of the Sara Lee personal care portfolio.
Premier Mkhize adopts Wildlands Green-preneurs model
Stand up and build being the rallying call, with a focus on encouraging all sectors of society to change their own lives, rather than only relying on Government to deliver.
Unilever brings warmth into people homes
Unilever, through its Sunlight brand, is supporting the installation of solar panels in 2000 homes in the community at Nazareth Island near Pinetown in Kwazulu Natal.
Young Women Leadership Forum
In observance of the 100th International Women’s Day and in recognition of the role still to be played by women in society and in our county; Unilever hosted the International Women’s Forum SA as they engaged with young and senior women leaders in KwaZulu Natal on leadership development.
Unilever South Africa partners Integrity Promotions
Technical ingenuity and impactful presentation format at the 2011 Unilever South Africa Management Conference at the Durban ICC.
