Funders [In alphabetical order]

ABSA Foundation

Adding value to ABSA's Values Absa is one of South Africa's largest financial institutions and is fast becoming a regional and global player in the financial services industry. Such a market position calls for the company to support the government in its efforts to achieve the fulfilment of the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals. Absa is determined to contribute by: ·Aligning its social development programmes with targets set by the S.A. Government, countries around the globe and the United Nations, Partner with local government in a more vigorous way in pursuit of local development goals. It is with this development agenda in mind that Absa concentrates its CSI activities on education, health (in particular the fight against HIV/Aids) and entrepreneurial development. This report chronicles the achievements of Absa and its Foundation over the last financial year, and provides a glimpse of the passion with which the whole Absa community, including its employees engage in helping our bank grow our community.

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Ackerman Pick 'n Pay Foundation

Pick ’n Pay was one of the first companies in South Africa to make a strong commitment to CSR. This is one of the pillars on which the Company philosophy is founded. In 1997, to commemorate the Company’s 30th anniversary and to honour and perpetuatethe name of Raymond and Wendy Ackerman, and to ensure the ongoing philosophy of philanthropy, the Board of directors of Pick ’n Pay Stores Limited resolved to set aside a substantial sum to create a fund for philanthropic purposes. The Ackerman Pick ’n Pay Foundation was duly established as a Corporate Foundation. Corporate Social Investment relates to financial and non-financial investment in socially responsible initiatives. “Investment” implies that through using Company assets a return is expected. These returns may not necessarily be financial but need to relate back to the Mission and Objectives of the “Foundation” to reflect the success factors. THE FOUNDATION Vision To enable South Africans to provide for their own needs, whilst aspiring to better themselves and to contribute to their communities. Mission Make a measurable contribution to sustainable development by: enhancing and developing skills; and supporting projects, which encourage entrepreneurship, self-reliance and provide employment opportunities. Key Objectives To make a meaningful and measurable contribution within the sectors in which we work. To forge strategic alliances and develop partnerships/ relationships that are open and transparent with relevant organisations (Government/NDA/SAGA/Other Corporates and Foundations). To focus on initiatives which complement Pick ’n Pay initiatives. To work with and align ourselves with Pick ’n Pay for mutual benefit.

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AECI

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African Rainbow Minerals

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Afrox

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Allan & Nesta Ferguson Trust

Working for Durable Peace & Sustainable Development in Africa

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Altron

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

Anglo American Chairman's Fund

The Anglo Chairman's Fund is a dedicated instrument through which Anglo American Group companies channel their social investment giving in South Africa. It was renamed and formed as an independent entity, on 1 July 1998, following the termination of the Anglo American and De Beers Chairman's Fund (in existence since the early 1970s) as a result of the restructuring and changes within the companies. It is a registered tax-exempt entity governed by its Trust Deed and a Board of Trustees.

AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti, one of the world's leading gold producers, has a portfolio of long-life, relatively low-cost assets with a variety of orebody types in key gold-producing regions around the worldAngloGold Ashanti's aim is to have a positive impact on the people, cultures and communities in which it operates. Accordingly, AngloGold Ashanti will be respectful of local and indigenous people, their values, traditions, culture and the environment. We will undertake social investment initiatives in the areas of need where we can make a practical and meaningful contribution. In particular, we will contribute to those areas of education and healthcare which are relevant to our business activities, and those most likely to be sustainable once our operations have come to a conclusion in that community.

Anglovaal Industries

OUR COMMUNITY In order to have maximum impact, our corporate social investment ("CSI") projects are focussed within specific areas which our Board considers to be aligned with the needs of the communities in which we operate. For example education and HIV/Aids support. Our subsidiaries identify projects that are aligned with the needs of their stakeholders, the core business operations and the brands with the primary aim being to ensure that funds are effectively invested AVI's continued support of development in South Africa will be enhanced by our commitment to: Ensure 1% of Group pre tax profits are spent efficiently on CSI programmes; Engage in dialogue with our stakeholders to ensure that our projects are aligned with stakeholders' needs; and Monitor project outcomes and ensure sound allocation and management of funding.

Astrapak Limited

Astrapak will continue to invest in innovative and technologically advanced companies in order to offer customers specialised packaging products that exploit the global trend towards plastic packaging. The Group tends to continue to develop dominant positions in its chosen markets around the country.

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Basil Read

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

Brait SA

Brait’s business is the structuring, raising and managing of investment funds that are typically classified as Alternative Assets. The current product-set includes private equity funds, mezzanine debt funds and a range of hedge fund solutions. Additionally, Brait deploys its capital in proprietary investment programmes in these product areas. These investments are made predominantly in South Africa and its region. Investors include leading global and South African institutions. As an organisation that recognises and promotes excellence, drive and entrepreneurial spirit, the Brait Foundation seeks to foster individuals whose ability, commitment to learning and determination to overcome barriers to success can be an example to their peers and the wider community. Whilst the Foundation looks to include people with these attributes within Brait, it also supports others from disadvantaged backgrounds who exhibit similar ambitions. The Brait Foundation is proud to be associated with organisations and projects which share its passion.

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British American Tobacco South Africa

We view corporate social investment (CSI) as an important element of corporate social responsibility, and with the development of broad based black economic empowerment, CSI has also become an integral part of our black economic empowerment scorecard. Our CSI strategy is focused in four core areas, namely, civic life, sustainable agriculture, empowerment and other (HIV/AIDS). We recognise the geographic spread of our operations, and make provision for projects identified by our two factories, our 12 regional offices and our operations in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland. Environmental management is central to the Group's operations, not least because almost everything the companies handle – tobacco, paper, board – is grown in the natural environment. It therefore makes sound economic and environmental sense for us to ensure that our use of raw materials is fully sustainable.

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Business Systems Group

The Business Systems Group (BSG) has more than a decade of experience in the successful delivery of business and software solutions to leading corporate organizations in Africa. With a solution-delivery focus, BSG is an important link translating between the business and IT stakeholders, two crucial elements in modern corporate firms who tend to speak different languages. The Social Responsibility program of the Business Systems Group runs in a co-coordinated manner founded on some core themes. Education is among the major themes. BSG directors participate on a number of advisory boards including the Rhodes University Information Systems Faculty Board, Fort Hare University Information Systems Faculty Board and the Wits Information Systems (IS) Department Board in the School of Economic and Business Sciences. They make curriculum recommendations, provide input on the quality of the graduates and their employability, speak to classes and keep students up-to-date with industry-related issues, host on-site visits for students and facilitate the exposure of students to practical business and IT work-related situations by offering them internships at BSG. BSG is also involved in the supporting of the Aids non profit organization the Tomorrow Trust. BSG funding has contributed to workshops, tuition and stationery for Tomorrow Trust affiliated schools and learners.

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Bytes Document Solutions

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

Cadiz Foundation

Corporate Social Investment Corporate social investment (CSI) is an integral element of the group’s transformation and empowerment programme. The Cadiz Foundation is the conduit for the majority of social investment activity within Cadiz. An internal board of trustees, under the chairmanship of Dan Ahern (joint managing director of Cadiz Financial Strategists), includes representatives from each of the business units. The trustees are responsible for determining funding criteria, evaluating requests for grants, proactively identifying programmes worthy of financial support, and assessing the progress of current projects. The Foundation focuses on education, skills development and social upliftment of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Charity

Charity funded projects derive from autonomous free-lance instructors who conduct Trainers of Trainers (TOTs) training using SAIE materials. Funding is sought autonomously from any corporate or individual donors and SAIE materials and license as well as Master Training services are acquired and utilized for the training. Training is conducted from any part of the world.

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Charl van der Merwe Trust

The Charl Van de Merwe Trust considers support for non profit development projects working in the educational, welfare, health care environmental conservation and cultural sectors aiming to benefit the broader community.

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City Council

The City of Cape Town is a large urban area with a high population density, an intense movement of people, goods and services, extensive development and multiple business districts and industrial areas. It represents centres of economic activity with complex and diverse economies, a single area for which integrated development planning and strong interdependent social and economic linkages between its constituent units is desirable.

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Coca-Cola

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

Consol

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

Coronation Fund Managers

Growing Entrepreneurs Sustainable black economic empowerment (BEE) and transformation is an integral part of our business strategy. Central to all initiatives is our emphasis on people being our greatest asset. This is reflected in our choice of broad-based black economic empowerment partner (The IMVULA Trust), the diversity of our staff, our capacity-building corporate social investment programme and in our preferential procurement and enterprise development achievements. We seek equality across lines of race, culture and gender and are commited to making a sustainable and meaningful contribution to the financial services industry and the wider economy of the country. We recognise the need for broad-based sustainable transformation in the development of economic democracy and understand that it is the route to greater business success and positive social impact.

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Department of Agriculture KwaZulu Natal

The Department of Agriculture of the South African Government partners with the South African Institute of Entrepreneurship to facilitate AgriPlanner training. They assist with the identification of projects that receive AgriPlanner training. In this project however, the DoA offered a tender which Siyazisiza received and subcontracted SAIE to provide AgriPlanner training and material.

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Department Of Education

The vision of the South African Department of Education (DoE) is of a South Africa in which all our people have access to lifelong education and training opportunities, which will in turn contribute towards improving the quality of life and building a peaceful, prosperous and democratic society.

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Deutsche Bank Africa Foundation

We are a European global powerhouse dedicated to excellence, constantly challenging the status quo to deliver superior solutions to our demanding clients. That's why to us A Passion to Perform is far more than just a claim – it is the way we do business.

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DG Murray Trust

The DG Murray Trust (DGMT) is an independent private charitable trust, established by the late Douglas George Murray and was initially capitalised from his personal financial resources. A small full-time staff, under the direction of a Board of Trustees, manages the Trust. The DGMT currently directs its annual donations towards the fields of Education and Welfare. Amongst other things, the DGMT enables schools in rural and urban areas as well as informal settlements to use information technology.

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Distell

Distell Group Limited is South Africa’s leading producer and marketer of fine wines, spirits and ready-to-drinks (RTDs). The Group is listed on JSE Limited. Distell employs over 4 000 people and has an annual turnover in excess of R6.7 billion/ US935 million. Transformation is a drive focus for Distell as it continues to adhere to the principles of sound corporate governance. Distell serves on the steering committee of the Liquor Manufacturers’ and Distributors’ Charter and is represented on all its working groups, reviewing the entire manufacturing and distribution chain, from ownership and management to employee equity and skills development, procurement practices, enterprise development, as well as a number initiatives in public health and social investment. Environmental management is another key focus area where Distell undertakes to comply with all relevant legislation, reduce the impact of its production processes on the environment and prevent pollution by using best practices and technologies.

EcoVentures International

EcoVentures International (EVI) explores and implements innovations in sustainable livelihoods & sustainable development. EVI is recognized for new approaches to green enterprise development, effective youth programs, environmental microenterprise strategies, & collaborative community development. EVI runs green enterprise projects, direct training and training-of-trainer programs, facilitates market linkage and value chain development, manages learning networks and dialogues, and develops training curriculum and other environmental enterprise learning tools. EVI research and programs include environmental enterprises related to renewable energy, water, agriculture, organics, non-timber forest products, recycling, natural fibers, and alternative fuels.

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Edcon

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

Enlighten Education Trust

Enlighten Education Trust is a professional, committed and reliable education organization set up to assist the schools and communities in the "greater" Overstrand area in the Western Cape, South Africa to deal with the problems and challenges facing them with regards education. All the projects which are implemented by the Trust complement and support each other. The interventions in schools are approached from management, curriculum, youth and social perspectives.

Ericsson

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young provides a range of services, including accounting and auditing, tax reporting and operations, tax advisory, business risk services, technology and security risk services, transaction advisory, and human capital services.

Eskom

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

Faritec

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

FirstRand Foundation

FirstRand group companies (FirstRand, First National Bank, Discovery, Momentum, Rand Merchant Bank and Wesbank), annually contribute 1% of after tax profits to the Foundation. The Foundation in turn channels this money into a wide range of social causes, country-wide benefiting initiatives ranging from education to HIV/AIDS interventions. Funding decisions are informed by South Africa’s socio-economic needs and, where possible, aligned to strategic company imperatives.

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Foschini Group

We believe that one of the keys to unlocking the potential of our country lies in the provision of and access to quality education for all citizens and consequently the largest portion of the CSI budget is spent on education. Early childhood development plays a particularly important role in the overall development of a child and the funding to the Early Childhood Development sector has been increased significantly.

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GrandWest

Potential funder for Digicape Apple Centre Software for the Sparkies.

HOPEHIV Africa

HOPEHIV Africa is committed to working with local African community partners to pioneer new ideas and share lessons that have worked well in practice in the areas of Entrepreneurship and also (HIV) Peer education, street children, Community Kids' Clubs, Creative Arts Therapy, Education, Leadership development and fostering (foster parenting). HOPEHIV believes that the future of Africa will largely be decided by the next generation of young leaders who emerge from the community of those orphaned by AIDS. From this generation of orphans, can come a generation of leaders of families, schools, communities, nations and businesses. More information about Hope HIV may be read on their website

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IBM

IBM offers a full range of innovative integrated e-business solutions designed to meet the specific needs of industries worldwide, as well as educational, healthcare and government institutions. For over 30 years, IBM Global Business Services and SAP have combined services, technologies and applications to help some 5,000 of our clients worldwide implement successful SAP projects.

Impala Platinum

Potential Funder for Computer Equipment

JP Morgan Chase

As one of the world's leading financial institutions, we aim to make a positive contribution to environmental sustainability by integrating environmental principles within our business model. "Our new environmental policy illustrates our desire to preserve and protect the world around us. We recognize that the policies and practices we adopt today will shape not only our lives, but also those of future generations."

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KWV

KWV is committed to the principles of good corporate governance and upholds the highest standards of integrity and ethics. KWV has a proud record of empowerment and social responsibility involvement in the wine industry extending over more than 30 years. More recently, the company's commitment to social development and empowerment projects, was mostly facilitated by the SA Wine Industry Trust (SAWIT), of which KWV was the co-founder and sole financier. KWV contributed a total of R369 million to the Trust over a period of eight years.

LoveLife

LoveLife is South Africa’s national HIV prevention programme for youth. loveLife has brought together a broad based coalition of international foundations working in HIV/AIDS prevention, major South African media organizations and private corporations, the government of South Africa, and leading South African non-government organizations with one shared goal – to turn back the epidemic of HIV/AIDS, and related epidemics of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, among South Africa’s young people. Launched in September 1999, loveLife seeks to substantially reduce the HIV infection rate among young South Africans – and to establish at the same time a new model for effective HIV prevention among young people. loveLife’s approach integrates three key components: • Innovative nationwide media campaigns of unprecedented scale and intensity, including youth-focused television and radio programming, a monthly youth magazine and billboards that promote sexual responsibility and link young people to counselling and clinical services. • Face to face outreach through service and support programmes, including a network of youth centres that provide HIV prevention services, and accessible adolescent health services in public clinics nationwide. loveLife also works with over 130 community-based organisations know as loveLife franchise-holders. • Extensive monitoring and evaluation of the programme’s impact and results, with independent external oversight. Early evaluation data suggests that loveLife is already having a significant impact on adolescent sexual behaviour and that it could help curtail South Africa’s staggering AIDS epidemic.

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Massmart

Potential Funder for Computer Equipment

Media 24

Vision To be the leading publisher, printer and distributor of newspapers, magazines, books, private education services and related digital products in Africa. Mission To use print, mobile media and the internet to create a personal reference world of information, entertainment and educational excellence which can be accessed anywhere, 24 hours per day. Brand Promise Touching hearts and minds on the continent of Africa via the written word.

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Medscheme

Medscheme is a premier South African medical scheme administrator and health risk manager. The three core businesses are healthcare administration, health risk solutions and financial services. Acquired by Lethimvula Investments Limited in September 2006 Medscheme is now 73% black owned.

Merck

Potential Funder for Computer Equipment

Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices in 38 countries and territories and total client assets of approximately $1.8 trillion. Merrill Lynch offers a broad range of services to private clients, small businesses, and institutions and corporations, organizing its activities into two interrelated business segments - Global Markets & Investment Banking Group and Global Wealth Management, which is comprised of Global Private Client and Global Investment Management.

Microsoft

Potential Funder for Computer Equipment

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Murray & Roberts

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National Development Agency

Vision To ensure a strong independent civil society in which all people can thrive. Mission The NDA is a statutory body that contributes towards the eradication of poverty and its causes. It will do this through the provision and facilitation of: - Development funding. - Capacity building. - Research and policy development. - Dialogue. - Strategic intent; supporting government and civil society development action.

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Nedbank

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Nedbank Foundation

Founded in 1992, the Nedbank Foundation is the principal social responsibility wing of Nedbank. The bank’s Corporate Social Investment framework places much emphasis on education, community development and economic development. In education, Nedbank supports to a wide range of school based educational projects, early childhood development, rural-school refurbishment and support for teacher-training initiatives and any priority areas in education. Nedbank’s community development thrust offers support for HIV and Aids initiatives, children’s homes, hunger and disaster relief, and non-profit organizations that serve vulnerable groups and arts and culture. On the economic development front, the bank supports a variety of skills development and enterprise development initiatives. Nedbank’s decorated CSI profile boasts of many accolades. The first is Good Corporate Grantmakers, rated by non-profit organizations (NPOs) – Nedbank Group third out of 69 companies (fourth in 2005). The second, Biggest CSI budget, rated by NPOs – Nedbank Group rated third out of 40 companies (third in 2005). Thirdly, most widely recognized for CSI activities, as perceived by NPOs – Nedbank Group rated fourth out of 54 companies (third in 2005). Fourth, regarding involvement of staff in CSI, as perceived by non-government organizations (NGOs) – Nedbank Group rated third out of 60 companies (third in 2005).

NEDCOR Foundation

Nedcor views sustainable development as an essential component in the growth and improvement of this group, our country and the rest of the world

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Noah Financial Innovation

Noah Financial Innovation is a black entrepreneurial stock broking and financial services provider distinguished for providing innovative, custom and independent research services to institutional investors. Noah’s business model distinctively designed to respond to global market trends. The business philosophy at Noah derives from a vision of a thriving and robust future for South Africa and the African continent as a whole and a determination to contribute positively to the rebirth and future prosperity of our country is therefore an integral element of our. In 2003 Noah launched Broking for Good, their flagship social responsibility initiative that annually draws the asset management community together in a bid to raise funds for various community and charity organizations. Through this initiative, Noah demonstrates a commitment and determination to making a meaningful and positive contribution to the greater good of South Africa.

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Objekt

• The training was conducted at Newton – the cultural hub of Gauteng. • The participants were trained in the Best Game over a 5 day period. • Twelve were originally earmarked for this programme, and all 12 attended. • The programme was funded by Objekt. • All the training participants are running their own arts and craft businesses – from home-based crochet and knitting ventures to kiddies clothing and pottery operations.

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Old Mutual

Old Mutual International is dedicated to providing flexible offshore investment solutions for today’s discerning investor. Old Mutual International (OMI) is one of the world's pre-eminent offshore retail financial services groups, dedicated to providing an individual service to its clients around the globe with offshore life assurance and investment products. It is part of the Old Mutual Group which has grown into one of the world's leading financial services groups, managing £263 billion (as of 30.06.07) on behalf of its global client-base.

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PPC Cement

Potential Funder for Computer Equipment

Protea Hotels

Africa's largest and leading hotel group, Protea Hotels, now displays its special brand of hospitality in over ten African and Indian Ocean Island countries, as well as London! Each Protea Hotels is uniquely different in character and our collection ranges from small country Hotels in the Eastern and Northern Cape, sea- and lakeside resorts along the Garden Route, Durban and Cape coasts, to mountain retreats in the Free State, bustling city centre Hotels in Cape Town and Johannesburg and our prestigious portfolio of Hotels and Game and Safari Lodges in Mpumalanga.

Rand Water

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Robin Hamilton Charitable Trust

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Royal Bafokeng Finance

RBR and RBF are we-capitalised and wholly black owned, makes us the ideal partners for white-owned companies which must comply with legislation promoting black economic empowerment in South Africa.

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SA Express

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Sans Fibres

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Santam

Santam is a leading short-term insurer in South Africa and they offer their clients a wide variety of highly specialised products and services. Their core business has been the same for 90 years - to take care of their clients' insurance needs. This is embedded in providing short-term insurance products and services aimed at specific markets, as well as using and optimising their broker network as the main delivery channel. The company focuses on the corporate, commercial and personal markets. Santam realises that the brand direction encompasses everything else. It is central to the retention and growth of the business and the networks that they build. To create brand relevance and differentiation, the brand was repositioned based on the proposition of prevention is better than cure. Research has indicated that Santam is already starting to own the concept of risk management in the hearts and minds of consumers. To ensure sustainability, a brand can only be built from the inside out. Therefore, the business places a high priority on enabling staff to support the brand promise through service delivery. Santam views its broker relationships as one of its core strengths and continues to promote it as the channel of choice to clients. A number of projects are underway to, among others, restructure the support to intermediaries and provide a true competitive advantage, as well as re-engineering the claims processing functionality to provide a better service to intermediaries and policyholders. For more information, please visit http://www.santam.co.za

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SAP

Potential Funder for Computer Equipment

Sappi Forest

Globally Sappi works closely with customers, both direct and indirect, in over 100 countries to provide them with relevant and sustainable paper, paper-pulp and chemical cellulose products and related services and innovations. Our market-leading range of paper-products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications; casting release papers used by suppliers to the fashion, textiles, automobile and household industries; and in the Southern African region newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers, premium quality packaging papers, paper grade pulp and chemical cellulose. Our chemical cellulose products are used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre, acetate tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products.

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Sasol

Potential Funder for Computer Equipment

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SCAT (Social Change Assistance Trust)

The Social Change Assistance Trust (Scat) is an independent fund-raising and grant-making development agency. Its vision is of vibrant and sustainable communities in rural South Africa. Its mission is to partner with rural community-owned agencies in order to improve the quality of life in their communities. Scat works within a partnership context to support such local agencies in development and human rights work in rural communities of the Northern, Eastern and Western Cape and the North West Provinces. The focus is on human rights, gender equity, HIV, AIDS and local economic development. The rural partner organisations, which Scat refers to as Local Development Agencies (LDAs) are managed by elected members of the communities they serve. LDAs plan according to specific needs in their community and are held stringently accountable to their communities through their constitution and annual general meetings.

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Self-funded Project

Under normal circumstances, the South African Institute for Entrepreneurship (SAIE) raises funds in order to finance the projects. In some cases, partner organisations contact SAIE and request to fund their own trainings. In these cases, the project is known as a self-funded project.

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Shanduka

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Shell

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Siemens

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Small Enterprise Development Agency (seda)

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (seda) was established in December 2004 in terms of the National Small Business Amendment Act. This law merged the previous small enterprise development agencies Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency, NAMAC Trust and the Community Public Private Partnerships (CPPP) into a single small enterprise support agency. The mandate of seda is to design and implement a standard national delivery network that must uniformly apply throughout the country. Its role includes the support and promotion of co-operative enterprises, particularly those located in rural areas. The work of seda is carried out in line with the Department of Trade and Industry’s Integrated Small Enterprise Development Strategy, which aims to: Strengthen support for SMME’s access to finance Create an enabling regulatory environment Expand market opportunities for specific categories of small enterprises Localise small business support through a grid of seda-coordinated information and advice access points Initiate a national entrepreneurship

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Solstice Foundation

The Solstice Foundation is a 100% volunteer organisation with zero admin costs that strives to improve the lives of those living in disadvantaged communities within the broader Cape Town area. TSF was established in January 2002 by a group of like-minded colleagues who believed they could make a significant contribution in these communities. The mission of TSF is: "To apply our time, money, skills, resources, and energy to the upliftment and development of the broader community in which we live."

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South African Airways

The South African Airways (SAA) is the proud sponsor of the Wings of Welcome in line with their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) focus. SAA's CSI focus emphasizes education and poverty alleviation with a developmental thrust. The programme focus seeks to provide a “flying start” to South Africa, its people, Star Alliance partners and passengers across the board, both nationally and internationally. As SAA’s CSI focus ascertains a national presence for the airliner, opportunities are established to engage the South African Public in creative ways in order to build passenger loyalty, goodwill and an understanding of their social value.

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South African Institute for Entrepreneurship

SAIE provides schools and educators with quality, innovative learning materials (Business Ventures kits) and the requisite training in terms of content knowledge, methodology in Outcomes Based Education (OBE) and entrepreneurial knowledge. SAIE’s Business Ventures materials conform to the Department of Education’s (DoE) curriculum structure classified under the Economic and management Sciences (EMS: Grade 2 to 9) and Business Studies (Grades 10 to 12). Learners are empowered through the quality materials and effective teaching, in order to develop entrepreneurial mindsets and business knowledge. This prepares them for either creating their own jobs or participating in the post school life in a more entrepreneurial way.

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South African Social Investment Exchange (SASIX)

SASIX provides independent research, evaluation and monitoring to ensure that listed projects meet a set of criteria, including the ability to deliver measurable social returns. In contrast with traditional investment in shares through the stock exchange, investment in SASIX projects yields not a financial return but a social one - a contribution to the upliftment of poor South Africans' lives.

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South African Youth Chamber of Commerce (SAYCC)

SAYCC is the recognised voice of young entrepreneurs in Southern Africa and it focuses on Youth Entrepreneurship Development, Youth Leadership Development, Business Education, Skills Transfer and Economic Advocacy programmes

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Standard Bank

Standard Bank is a South African-based financial services company with a global presence. We operate from 18 countries in Africa and 20 on other continents, including the key financial centres of Europe, the Americas and Asia. The Corporate and Investment Banking division of Standard Bank supports a wide range of clients around the world in their requirements for banking, finance, trading, investment and advisory services.

Telkom

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The Hunter Foundation

The Hunter Foundation is committed to adventure philanthropy, investing capital and intellect into tackling the root causes of societal problems through holistic and systemic interventions. In the developed world the foundation seeks to invest in national educational programmes that challenge stubborn, system wide issues that prevent children from achieving their potential.

The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust was created in 1989 by May Smith to provide grants to organizations that serve the needs of children, the elderly, the disabled, and the disadvantaged. The Trust makes grants internationally, but is particularly interested in projects that serve people in the countries that May and her husband Stanley enjoyed visiting during their lifetimes: the United States, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The Trust makes grants to organizations that are recognized as 501(c)(3) public charities by the United States Internal Revenue Service, and to non-U.S. organizations that can demonstrate that they would meet the requirements for such status. The Charitable Trust provides support in the following areas: • General operating support • Capacity building • Program support • Equipment • Tuition assistance

Umsobomvu Youth Fund

The UYF has a vision. This vision is to increase the involvement of young South Africans in our country’s dynamic economy. To realise its vision, the UYF has given itself a mission: to make it easier and more achievable for young people in South Africa to get good jobs and develop valuable skills. More specifically, the purpose of the UYF is the creation of effective youth programmes and to give young people what they need to create their own sustainable livelihoods.

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Vodacom Foundation

Vodacom's Corporate Social investment (CSI) programme is about building trust and relationships, so that people get excited about Vodacom because they see how the company has helped develop their communities. The Vodacom Foundation's primary areas of involvement are education, health and welfare, and safety and security. Secondary areas are arts and culture, sports development and the environment.

WESBANK

Mission Statement WesBank is to be the acknowledged leaders in instalment credit in terms of Customer Service, Profitability and Size. Shared Values Underlying the success of WesBank are four shared values that have service standards to each value.

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