Issue (25) MAY 2018
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IS THE PATHWAY TO THE FUTURE WE WANT
Madonsela and SAWID speak up
KST / Japan Embassy Infrastructure
Rev Chikane
On The Fourth Industrial Revolution
OUR VISION, MISSION & VALUES OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
A prosperous, peaceful, equitable and just society.
To contribute to development through sustainable funding, with like-minded partnerships and innovative scalable development models.
OUR VISION
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS
Integrity Accountability Passion for Development Hands On, Bottom Up Approach
Education Development Pillar To extend educational develoment programmes Socio economic Development Pillar To promote and support socio economic development Institutional Capacity Building Pillar To support strategic institutional capacity development for sustainability Investment and Financial Sustainability Pillar To ensure financial sustainability of Kagiso Charitability Trust
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2017 Matric Results
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KST / Japan Embassy Infrastructure
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Message from COO
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Set it Up!
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Madonsela and SAWID speak up
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Education Conversations
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Word from Communications and Marketing Q & A WITH REVEREND FRANK CHIKANE
Message from the CEO
Message from CFO
Number 1 Free State
Notices
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WORD FROM COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING 2016/17 Gearing towards a Holistic Approach to Sustainability
Nontando Mthethwa
Former: Head of Communications and Marketing
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he world’s economy is co n t i n u a l l y c h a n g i n g a s companies face global co m p e t i t i o n , t e c h n o l o g y
innovations and increased regulation in response to financial and governance crises.
absence of donor funding. In line with this sustainability encompasses financial, organisational stability and programmatic sustainability. That is, financial sustainability refers to ensuring a steady flow of funds and generating
As such, the world is interrogating the
revenue for maintaining and
goal of business in terms of creating
continuing the organisation’s work.
wealth due to the narrow focus which excludes the creation of value or justice for people, society and the environment. In line with this, organisations are measuring performance not only from a financial perspective but also in terms of sustainability. Obser ving sustainability from an NGO point of view, means continuing to perform and deliver programme benefits to beneficiaries beyond donor funding. In other words, sustainability means maintaining and continuing your programmatic efforts after the donor funding is over. One must understand that sustainability requires long-term planning to facilitate diverse donor engagement and for improving institutional capacity of the targeted population. As such, sustainability planning is an important step as it prepares an organisation to deliver positive outcomes in the
Organisational sustainability refers to the organisation’s systems and structures being functional and efficient, whilst programmatic sustainability relates to the continuation of the organisation’s projects and programmes in the absence of donor support. K a g i s o Tr u s t ’ s ( K T ’ s / t h e Tr u s t ’ s ) approach to sustainability is driven by its business strategy which seeks to create a prosperous, peaceful, equitable and just society. Thus making South Africa more equal. Throughout Kagiso Trust’s iterations and evolution, its steadfast commitment to uplifting South Africans remains firm. When the organisation was established in 1985, it was as a key player in the war against apartheid. However, as the country developed into a fledgling democracy, the organisation had to evolve too, and by 1994, KT had taken up
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arms against a new enemy: poverty. The Trust honed in on certain sectors where it believed it could make the greatest difference such as health, education, and funding. As a development agency, it followed a unique model, acting as a conduit for funds from the European Union who were as eager to see an end to injustice and inequality in South Africa. However, following the appointment of the country’s first democratic administration, many donors preferred to work directly with government. This resulted in a significant reduction in donor funds, prompting Kagiso Trust to innovate new ways of operating.
Kagiso Trust has given me time; 10 years to learn, 10 years to grow and 10 years to serve; the most thoughtful gift.
This is the essence of what makes Kagiso
Holdings (KTH) and Kagiso Capital.
Themba and Mzo for taking notice of
Trust different to other development
These organisations are central to
me and stretching me to aim further
agencies. We are entirely self-reliant; and
maintaining a diversified portfolio,
as well as being examples of black
because we enjoy total independence
which in turn ensures long-term
excellence. You have become more
from donor funding, we can direct
financial sustainability.
then colleagues to me. You have
our own agenda. Indeed, we have always preferred to generate our own solutions to empower disadvantaged
On the programmatic front, our approach includes a sustainability
become wells of wisdom and symbols of humility.
roadmap for our interventions so
Amandla, Chule, Siza, Angie, Hlolos,
as to ensure that well after we have
Zandi, Linda, Sis Links, Bra Tsie, Joan,
Th i s o u t l o o k h a s i n f o r m e d o u r
exited the programme intervention,
Sli, Nothile, Ous’Maria, Paul, Phila,
engagement with other stakeholders.
our beneficiaries are able to continue
Phathu, Nicki, Nozipho, Victoria, Amos,
For example, during the 1980s, we
implementing best practices from the
Hendrik, Mothusi, Isa, Mo, Ntate Keele,
contributed to discussions around
programme so that they are not reliant
Sakhile, Sarah, Mme Tshabalala and
the implementation of sanctions
on the Trust but can incorporate and
Kedi have taught me love, patience and
against South Africa. At the time, our
own the tools and skills learnt from
forgiveness.
each programme intervention.
Kgotso Schoeman, Paballo and Lebo at
communities.
European donors were concerned that this measure would have a negative impact on the very communities we were striving to assist, causing them to become even more disadvantaged.
KT’s pr o g ra mme s h ave min ima l negative impact on the environment. As part of the long-term organisation
Kagiso Capital have instilled in me the values and principle of always doing my best to make KT shine.
and programme planning, KT will find
Moruti Frank Chikane has taught me
ways of integrating environmental
perseverance in the face of hardship;
sustainability into its model
Dean Zwo has taught me critical
development and organisational
thinking; Mme Angel a symbol of
thus ensuring that the communities
strategy.
humility and elegance; Bongi - curiosity
continued to receive support.
At an organisational level, KT is working
Our ethos allows us to work with
on an environmental sustainability plan
We took a different view: because we worked very closely with organisations at a grass-roots level, Kagiso Trust would be able to act as a channel for funds,
partners who are aligned to our strategic direction; entities which accept our need to be independent, but who
that will contribute towards reducing the organisation’s carbon footprint by evaluating the office space and finding
want to become part of our journey by
solutions thereof.
contributing in their own way.
As this is my last issue of In-Brief as
The independence we so greatly
I move on to pursue a new chapter,
cherish has been made possible thanks to the development of income generating streams. Because we have our own sources of revenue, we are able to approach role players in the development sphere on an equal footing, rather than with an open hand. This allows for deeper conversations, where we can play to our skills and expertise. To ensure that we maintain our position of strength, we have created two separate entities: Kagiso Tiso
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kagiso Trust (KT) for an unforgettable 10 years of growth and servitude. I do not take for granted the experiences and opportunities the organisation has provided to me.
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have learnt and grown so much from my experiences and encounter with the board, executives, management
and determination; Mme Ntsaba - detail to attention; Bishop Tisani - relating to people at all levels; Hylton - not taking myself too seriously; Thabiso consistency; Goolam - tenacity; Andrew - asking difficult questions; Eric Molobi - foresight, Beyers Naude – justice and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu - legacy. Most importantly, I would like to express that I believe in the role and future of KT not only in the country but across borders. I cannot express my sincere and deep gratitude to Kagiso Trust. Kagiso Trust has given me time; 10 years to learn, 10 years to grow and 10 years to serve; the most thoughtful gift.
and the staff of Kagiso Trust who have
Forever at the centre of my heart will
become more then colleagues to me.
be my memories and experiences at
I would specifically extend my gratitude to the Executive Team, Mankodi,
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Kagiso Trust.
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
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he 2017 poverty report released
Mankodi Moitse Chief Executive Officer, Kagiso Trust • To broaden education
by Statistics SA paints a bleak
reach nationally and regionally
picture of the current state and
across the education spectrum.
future of South Africa. It shows
a regress in achievement over the past ten years. Whereas there was significant reduction in the levels of poverty, now
• To develop exit options for our learners. • To extend our socio-economic development programmes.
we see over 50% of South Africans living in poverty.
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opportunities with social impact
U n e m p l oy m e n t i s a t 2 7. 7 % , t h e
outcomes.
highest it has been since 2003. This however, gives all sectors of society an opportunity to find innovative ways
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a mission we are passionate about. We are proud of successfully achieving our strategic goals set out in 2017. We
sustainability. •
to overcoming poverty in South Africa. These goals are: • To extend our educational development programmes.
To build and consolidate a model for capability and sustainability.
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To improve governance frameworks.
are confident that our goals will help us make our mark towards contributing
To support strategic institutional capability development for
of addressing the triple challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment,
To create enterprise development
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To ensure financial sustainability of Kagiso Charitable Trust.
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To manage and grow the Trust’s financial sustainability.
As we continue on this 30-year journey, KT will continue to intensify collaborations and partnerships to grow and scale our development work with like-minded partners. This has required KT to embrace change and innovation. Through Kagiso Shanduka Trust (KST), KT employees have become 21st century employees who have adapted and embraced the culture of partnerships. It has been delightful to see how employees have grown and acclimatised. In positioning ourselves as thought leaders in the development environment, we are strengthening our tools and capacity by improving our governance and organisational policies as well as attracting new talent that align with our values. I would like to thank our Trustees for their guidance and oversight during . To the KT family, thank you for your tireless dedication and willingness to grow with your respective pillars and programmes.
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Our commitment in education programmes is to deepen and replicate education programmes from ECD to tertiary opportunities, applying a structured framework to address systemic gaps
Kagiso Trust’s District Whole School Development Programmes: Free State Implemented in partnership with the Free State Department of Education and the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation
OUR FOOTPRINT AND 2017 PERFORMANCE IN THE FREE STATE
CONGRATULATIONS Class of
2017 76.5% 86% National pass rate
90.2%
82.5%
90.1%
Fezile Dabi
Motheo
Thabo Mofutsanyana
Free State pass rate
OUR IMPACT (2007 – 2017) 413
882
2 622
1 539
programme schools
educators received computer training
educators received curriculum development
people benefited from short-to-medium term employment
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30
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fully resourced libraries
fully resourced physical science laboratories
fully resourced life science laboratories
fully resourced computer centres
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grade R classrooms
ablution blocks
learners enrolled for matric learners passed
bachelor passes
diplomas attained higher certificates attained
E FPC TOZKP
36 454
15 011
learners underwent eye testing
learners received spectacles
Fezile Dabi
Motheo
4 013 3 619 1 364
8 678 7 161 2 978
1 621 631
2 961 1 221
Thabo Mofutsanyana
6 566 5 913 2 642 2 339 918
FREE STATE, NUMBER 1 AGAIN
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“Never again look back on your own difficulties. Look to the future and identify the opportunities.”
his was the short and sweet
that the word ‘again’ is the sweetest
getting there. A total of 9 000 achieved
message from an elated Tate
word he has ever heard. “When the
university access this year and we are
Makgoe, Free State MEC for
Minister of Basic Education, Angie
the only province in the whole country
Education, to the class of 2017
Motshekga, announced the national
where all the districts got 80%. No
that came out tops yet again in the
results yesterday, she mentioned that
other province has achieved that.”
National Senior Certificate exams.
the Free State was the top province
During the annual Well-done Function in honour of the top 100 matric learners, held in the Boet Troskie Hall on the campus of the Central University of Technology on Friday, 5 January 2018, Makgoe told learners that the future of the country is in their hands. “No one can come and transform the country. You have to do it,” said Makgoe. The function was attended by, among others, the Premier of the Free State, Dr Ace Magashule, the top 100 matriculants, principals and teachers of the best performing schools, sponsors, as well as parents and guardians of the top performers. The 100 top matriculants each received a laptop, a full bursary at any institution of their choice, as well as cash. An excited Makgoe told the audience
‘again’ and for me that is the magic
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word.”
Both of the districts that have the support of the Kagiso Trust have come out tops. The success of the province is also because of the fact that our partners spend their money to the benefit of our learners. Our partners are simply the best!
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On a more serious note Makgoe said it is important that they level the playing fields for all learners in the province. “We don’t want to see a gap between the poor child and the rich child. Our slogan remains ‘Raising the bar and closing the gap’. And we are
On the issue of progressed learners, Makgoe expressed his gratitude to all the teachers who have gone the extra mile to ensure success. “I would like to thank the people who worked at the Model C schools in the mornings and went to the township schools in the afternoons to assist where they could.” Makgoe also had a lot of praise for sponsors and special partners of the department such as the Kagiso Shanduka Trust. “Both of the districts that have the support of the Kagiso Trust have come out tops. The success of the province is also because of the fact that our partners spend their money to the benefit of our learners. Our partners are simply the best!”, said Makgoe.
Written by Pieter Delport: This article originally appeared in the Bloemfontein Courant, 9 January 2018 issue. 10
KST AND THE JAPANESE EMBASSY IN SOUTH AFRICA INVEST IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN BOTSHABELO, FREE STATE The overcrowding of classrooms in South Africa’s public schools creates a disadvantage for both teaching and learning. For educators it becomes challenging to provide individual attention to each learner if there are more than 30 learners in one class. Educators are unable to carefully intervene and address learners that may need extra attention on a subject matter and therefore, it negatively impacts on curriculum delivery. In private schools the educator, learner ratio is between one educator for every 15 or 25 learners. Private schools still only make up less than 5% of all schools in South Africa, with just over 500,000 learners enrolled out of a total learner population of 12.4 million.
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ccording to the Education
in Mpolokeng Primary School. This
to this. We also need to start grooming
Statistics 2013 report
prompted a partnership between KST
our learners at foundation phase on the
published
the
and the Embassy of Japan in South
importance of Maths and Science and
Department of Basic
Africa to collaborate and build four
would like to see the Motheo district
Education in 2015, the learner ratio
classrooms at R1.4 million which were
being the best performing district in the
should ideally be 30 learners per
unveiled on the 13th March 2018. The
Free State or nationally like Fezile Dabi.”
teacher, 480 learners per school, and 16
educator, learner ratio before the
I would like to thank the Japanese
teachers per school. The ratio of learners
four classrooms were built was 1:53
Embassy for their contribution which
per teacher is roughly the same in all
and it now sits at 1:44 and this has
will go a long way towards improved
provinces, but the ratio of learners per
brought much needed alleviation for a
results, concluded Makgoe.
school varies per province.
conducive learning environment.
Data from the United Nations
The Ambassador of Japan in South
infrastructure is handed over to schools,
Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Africa H.E Mr. Shigeyuki Hiroki delivered
it should also be handed over to the
Organisation (UNESCO) Institute of
his message of support in SeSotho
broader community. “The programme’s
Statistics on Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR)
and reaffirmed Japan’s support for
infrastructure belongs to all of you
in primary schools shows an average
education development in South Africa.
not only the school, and community
of PTR in 2015 was 23.4:1 globally
“We are delighted to have contributed
members have the responsibility to look
and made a comparison with BRICS
to address the challenge of classroom
after and protect it from vandalism and
countries which showed that China,
capacity in the school and wish
theft so that many more learners from
was at 16.3:1, 20.9:1 in Brazil, 19.8:1 in
educators and learners well in the
Botshabelo can benefit from it many
Russia and 33.6:1 in South Africa.
2018 academic year. We look forward
years to come,” said Themba Mola KST
to more collaborations with KST”, said
Trustee.
by
One such school that is not excluded from these challenges is Mpolokeng
Ambassador Hiroki.
KST’s DWSDP believes that when school
More public – private partnerships
Primary School in Botshabelo, which
D e l i ve r i n g t h e key n o t e a d d r e s s
are needed to address the many
falls within the Motheo district in the
MEC for the Free State Department
challenges that face our education
Free State Province, where Kagiso
of Education, Mr. Tate Makgoe said
system. The responsibility of improving
Shanduka Trust (KST) is implementing
“Educators and principals play a vital
our education system cannot sit on
the District Whole School Development
role in our education system. The
governments shoulders alone if we are
Programme (DWSDP). Limited
success of the Free State province in
to achieve vision 2030 outlined in the
classroom infrastructure was addressed
the 2016 and 2017 National Senior
National Development Plan.
to improve teaching and learning
Certificate results is a true testament 12
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER THEMBA MOLA
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he weight of the Kagiso Trust’s
flagship programmes. We have spent
This gives testament to our aspirations
(KT/the Trust) name and its
a lot of time building and refining the
of creating models which are scalable
credibility is written in the
model which we can now confidently
and replicable, whether they are
hearts and souls of its people.
say is at a point where it can be
implemented in partnership with
You can see this through Ousi Linkie
replicated beyond the areas where we
Kagiso Trust or independently. Kagiso
Tshabalala, the lady at reception and our
started.
Trust’s vision is to make an impact
Chairperson Reverend Frank Chikane, that indeed this is an extraordinary organisation. The Trust has retained its bottom up, hands on approach and continued to display passion for
We are excited to expand the BNSDP to the Sekhukhune District in the Limpopo Province.
development in all respects.
The programme will be implemented
We respect not just our partners and
Limpopo Department of Education.
service providers, our beneficiaries and the communities in which we work are just as important to us. Our beneficiaries and communities play
this year in partnership with the The rural district of Limpopo has been experiencing similar challenges we saw before in the Free State. Our intention is to bring a comprehensive and tailored
in broader communities across the country and in areas where we would not necessarily have a footprint but can build new networks with compatible organisations. I would like to thank the Board of Trustees for giving us the opportunity to consolidate our thoughts around our four strategic pillars of the refined strategy.
programme that will address some of
This gave us gateway to strengthen
the challenges that the schools face
our programme conceptualisation
and use the lessons learnt from the
through stakeholder validation. To
exited.
Free State.
our programme teams, your resolute
This, among others, is being exhibited
Anglo American, one of the leading
a critical role in ensuring that there is meaningful impact and sustainability of our programmes long after we have
by the Thabo Mofutsanyana Education District in the Free State Province through their exceptional “par excellence” performance in the 2017 matric examinations. Over the years, our whole school development programmes have become our key
mining companies in South Africa, has shown interest in adopting the whole school development model for implementation in schools in and around their mining towns in the North West, Northern Cape, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. 13
commitment to the challenging task which was laid before you is appreciated. Your contribution to building and refining our models is more than an organisational objective, it is a public service. Most of us come from these very communities we want to serve, and indeed it is an honour to serve them.
AFRICA MUST LEAD, NOT FOLLOW, THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION The first installment of the Education Conversations for 2018, which took place in the Council Chambers of the Madibeng Building at the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park, examined our understanding of the ‘changing world’ and unearthed the implications and impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) on our education system.
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acilitated by radio and television
A popular fear expressed among invited
Over the course of 45 minutes, he
entrepreneur, Masechaba
UJ students and members of the public,
questioned how education would
Ndlovu, the event sought to
was that the continent would merely
help bridge the gap between global
unpack how South Africa can
jump on the 4th IR bandwagon, instead
technological developments and how
of leading it.
our kids would be able to navigate in an
ensure that it has the necessary skills to
increasingly complicated world.
adapt and keep up in a fast-changing world and contained presentations
Many in the audience felt that perhaps
by Godwin Khosa and Dr. Jacqueline
Africa should be formulating and
“The world is complicated by, among
Batchelor.
developing a context-specific revolution
others, technology. How we teach
– one that is specifically for Africa –
and prepare our kids for the 4th IR
Attendees agreed with Ndlovu’s
instead. Keynote speaker, Godwin
– and even the 5th IR – goes beyond
opening statement that the 4th IR has
Khosa who is CEO of the National
technology,” he said. Khosa further
already fundamentally changed the
Education Collaboration Trust (NECT),
explained that all industrial revolutions
way we live and learn and is continually
legitimised these concerns during his
were translated in the education space
challenging us to think and grow as
presentation: ‘The Fourth Industrial
and stressed that no matter how the
young people. The role of Africa in the
Revolution in Education and The
world evolved, reading and writing
previous industrial revolutions was
Impact on Education Development
would continue to be vital criteria.
questioned.
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“Last year we spoke about how our kids
and be flexible in our response to the
We should also avoid having Africa
are not reading. Seventy-eight percent
various revolutions.” Khosa explained
follow the rest of the world instead of
of our kids are not reading for meaning.
that in all of the industrial revolutions
leading this revolution. In this industrial
Part of the question is whether reading
that have already taken place, the kids
revolution and in the next, we have to
is important in the 4th and 5th IR’s?
of the wealthy and high-class were
help the children of the poor not to be
Realistically, it is going to be a window
successfully able to navigate through
left behind.
into these revolutions,” he stated.
them.
He said STEM (Science, Technology,
“They were the first to get to grips with
is much greater now because the 4th
Engineering and Mathematics) is
them. It is not any different today. We
IR is happening much faster than the
evolving into STEAM as it now included
need to make sure the children of the
previous three IR’s did,” he cautioned.
the Arts. “The arts are coming back
poor are not left behind, as the speed
and we are trying to bridge the gaps
of development is astronomical.
“The possibility of leaving them behind
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Enterprise development is the catalyst to broad socio-economic transformation
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
Dealing with disability is not easy. Set
and ignorance regarding people living
A survey should be conducted
it Up, an educational and motivational
with disability by the community at
to plot a way forward and better
project run by Rudzambilu Holdings
large, including business. Attendees
understand how to support
(Pty) Ltd aspires to create opportunities
also felt that government lacked
people living with disabilities in
for young people living with disabilities
accountability by not meeting their
areas of business and government
in South Africa. The project encourages
commitments or promises to assist
institutions
them to develop and grow, finding ways
those living with disabilities.
to circumvent the challenges they face living with their disabilities.
Furthermore, the workshop offered
On 3 March, Set It Up held an
challenges faced by those living with
information workshop at Filadelfia
disabilities:
Secondary School, Soshanguve in Pretoria. The session was focused on gathering information that would help youth living with disabilities with the challenges that arise in attaining employment and how to better their
possible solutions to some of the
The number of schools for children
with disabilities needs to increase; too many children stay at home due to lack of space in schools Schools should have the basic
professional lives.
resources required for children
The event was attended by various
wheelchairs
stakeholders including learners from grades 10 to 12, business professionals and representatives from the Department of Higher Education and Training.At the heart of the discussions which unfolded, was the concern of lack of attention
living with disabilities, for example
Schools for children living disabilities need to lower their registration fees; these are currently too exorbitant, resulting in many children staying at home 17
Set It Up will continue to bring all relevant parties together in closing the gap that exists in the wellbeing of people lining with disabilities. Filadelfia Secondary School has already seen an improvement; a sign language professional has been introduced to the school’s Sports Department in attempt to break down any barriers to communication on the sports field. In creating opportunities for youth living with disabilities, it seems the first step is ensuring that they have the basics necessities to put them at an equal footing as their abled counterparts.
KT CHAIRMAN REVEREND FRANK CHIKANE ON THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Q & A WITH REVEREND FRANK CHIKANE industry can begin to unlock this potential?
both sectors has made South Africa v u l n e ra b l e f o r i n v e s t m e n t a n d
report suggests that, to prepare for
contributed to low economic growth.
the future of work, the region (Africa)
This must change radically.
pool by developing future-ready curricula, with a large portion of that focusing on STEM education – interdisciplinary approach to
A
Industrial Revolution is the opportunity it presents through the internet
platform for inclusive growth in the African continent. Inclusive growth is a concept that advances equitable
What type of leadership does the
country need to propel our economy in an upward trajectory?
learning where rigorous academic
One of the National Development
concepts are coupled with real-
Plan’s (NDP) objectives to be reached by
world.
2030 is, “strong leadership throughout
What role does the Department
key part of the Fourth
maladministration and collusion in
The Future of Jobs and skills in Africa
must expand its high-skilled talent
Rev Frank Chikane, Chairman, Kagiso Trust
this development. Recent corruption,
of Basic Education and the D e p a r t m e n t o f S c i e n ce a n d
Technology and Department o f Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s & Postal Services need to play in
preparing learners and citizens
to be equipped to take advantage of opportunities within the Fourth
industrial revolution? And does
South Africa have the right policies, legislations and regulations in place
to support the skills and infrastructure
society that work together to solve our problems.” I would add that the leadership will have to be visionary, innovative, and perceptive and think out of the box. Traditional leadership models will miss the opportunities occasioned by the fourth industrial revolution. Secondly, it is critical that we use public-private partnerships as they are a powerful lever for development in order to take advantage of the opportunities occasioned by this revolution.
needed?
What do you think are some of the
inclined by every section of society.
Leadership and governance both in
public-private partnerships in South
The vast and growing potential of the
a critical role in South Africa’s readiness
opportunities for economic participants during economic growth with benefits
Fourth Industrial Revolution is yet to be fully grasped. The ICT sector, industry and governments have a responsibility to unlock its potential for citizen service delivery, customer experience and innovative solutions, for a better life for all.
How do you think government and
the public and private sector will play
limitations and opportunities for African?
for the fourth industrial revolution.
The greatest change South Africa faces
The Departments of Education and
is the divide between those in the
Science and Technology and private
public sector, who happen to be mainly
sector initiatives in research and
black and historically disadvantaged,
development are critical in this regard.
and those in the private sector who
New policy perspectives, laws and
happen to be in the main white.
regulations will need to be developed to create conditions conducive for 18
No amount of goodwill from those who are in Government has changed the attitudes of those who control the heights of the economy. If we fail to break this wall and collaborate in taking
What are the consequences of failure
What do you think we should do to
industrial revolution as the African
African continent are leaders in the
to take advantage of the fourth continent?
ensure that South Africa and the emerging fourth industrial revolution?
advantage of the fourth industrial
I want to make it clear that there is no
We must bring together younger
revolution we will find it very difficult
room for failure as failure will mean
business people, economists, those
to be at the cutting edge of the new
that Africa gets enslaved and colonised
who are in finance, banking, investment
economy.
again as it is beginning to happen
space, asset management, information
through the ports of Libya and other
technology, artificial intelligence, and
countries in the north of the African
so forth, to think together and develop
continent.
strategies to enter this world of the
The ANC has always maintained pro-
poor policies to address poverty, inequality and unemployment which
fourth industrial revolution to find
are also aligned to the NDP. Do you
Young Africans are being enticed to
sustainable solutions to our economic challenges.
insight and foresight of the Fourth
get on trips to better pastures which end up with them being bought as
think the current ANC policies have Industrial Revolution?
slaves and sold to sharks in Europe and the USA where they are treated as
The current policies are steeped in the
slaves. We need to return to the African
current economic paradigm which
renaissance vision by:
will be overtaken by new industries rendering what we are fighting about obsolete. The younger generation must be empowered to change the economic paradigm and discourse by moving into the new space of new industries within the context of the fourth industrial
ending the senseless wars that are raging on the African continent, making strategic thinking and development impossible; establishing participatory governments that create space for the younger generation to
revolution.
employ their creative potential to
We must move beyond those who are
the fourth industrial revolution;
participate at the cutting urge of
fighting to keep and control the current
and
economy by creating the new that is
reposition our educational systems
occasioned by the fourth industrial revolution.
to enable the younger generation to be innovative to find solutions confronting humanity today and into the future.
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“strong leadership throughout society that work together to solve our problems.�
Our commitment is to support ategic capacity development to support non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations and local government
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MADONSELA AND SAWID
SPEAK UP AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE The dissolution of the family unit is one of the leading contributors to South Africa’s high incidence of gender violence.
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S
o says Marthe Muller, COO
Muller says that one of the reasons
“Girls must be taught to be self-
of South African Women in
for the prevalence of women abuse
sufficient, so that they don’t feel they
Dialogue, an NGO dedicated
in South Africa is the high number
have to rely on men,” she says, adding
to the advancement of
of broken families. This, for example,
that because the issue is one that
women in South Africa. “The family is
is often a fallout of migrant labour
affects all members of society, all men
the basic unit of development. If we
practices implemented during
and women must strive to provide good
have no family cohesion, there can be
apartheid, when it was common for
examples that can be lived by the next
no social cohesion,” Muller states.
husbands and fathers to leave their
generation. “This is not a challenge that
homes to find work on the mines.
can be driven by government policy
She shared her views on gender
alone.”
violence with Kagiso Trust ahead of
The consequences for those left behind
the Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture,
were, and continue to be, dire, states
Madonsela’s address at the Beyers
which took place at the University of
Muller, starting with the fact that boys
Naudé Memorial Lecture highlighted
Zululand on 27 March. Inspired by the
were deprived of male role models
the fact that domestic violence is an
life of Kagiso Trust patron, the late Dr
and had no examples of loving family
issue which affects everyone – men
Beyers Naudé, the lecture is an effort
relationships to emulate.
as well as women. “Justice is not ‘just
to engage South Africans into dialogue about issues affecting our nation such as racial reconciliation, social justice and courageous leadership.
This was further exacerbated by the sense of shame that many boys felt growing up without their fathers. “These boys didn’t know who their fathers
us’,” she stated, noting that we have an innate tendency to identify with the issues that affect our reference groups. However, it is vital to realise that the challenges facing other groups have
H o s te d i n p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h t h e
were,” Muller points out, adding that
University of Zululand, the lecture was
people who have been robbed of their
themed “The evil in our midst: women
dignity often turn to violence to express
This is the spirit of ubuntu, Madonsela
and child abuse in present South
their emotions.
commented; an understanding that it
Africa”, and former Public Protector and current Chair of Social Justice at the University of Stellenbosch’s Faculty of Law, Professor Thuli Madonsela as the keynote speaker.
Ultimately, this created a generation of men who lack a sense of belonging and feel they have no place in society. Add this to a culture already rooted in patriarchy, where women and the work
Th e s p a t e o f fe m i c i d e s m a k i n g
they do is unvalued, and it’s easy to
headlines in 2017 highlights the fact
understand why women have become
that, in spite of attempts to address
vulnerable.
gender violence through projects like 16 Days of Activism, large numbers of South African women are still raped, beaten, murdered or psychologically abused by their partners. In fact, figures released by Statistics SA last year show that one in five South African women over the age of 18 has been the victim of gender-based violence.
just as much impact on our lives.
is in our interests to help other people, that we are interconnected and our fortunes are entwined. “Child and woman abuse is not a legal issue but a social one,” she observed. “As long as there is injustice, there can be no sustainable peace.” Madonsela ended her speech by
Is there a solution? Muller believes that as much as men may be able to heal if they are shown that they are valued and by empowering them by giving them opportunities to provide for their families, women must also be made to feel that they have as much to offer society as their male counterparts.
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echoing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s request to “send me”, a phrase which has become the country’s refrain and which applies in this instance as well. After all, if we are to end violence against women, we all have to accept responsibility and accountability.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY TO ENHANCE DEVELOPMENT OUR FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY MODEL LOOKS AT: Maximising returns
Generating income that will fund our development programmes and operational expenses
FINANCIAL MODEL
Preference on low risk investments
Having a balanced portfolio of investments (high and low risk)
KAGISO TRUST SHAREHOLDING BREAKDOWN: Kagiso Capital (Pty) Ltd is an investment holding company wholly owned by Kagiso Trust. The primary purpose of Kagiso Capital is to ensure the longevity of the Kagiso Trust and to diversify the investment asset base of the Trust. Kagiso Trust currently has minor shareholding in the following companies.
Kagiso Trust @Kagiso_Trust Kagiso_Trust Kagiso Trust KAYA FM, proud partner of Kagiso Trust’s Heart of Gold Campaign. Tune into Breakfast with David O’Sullivan on Tuesday morning to continue the conversation.
Our financial sustainability framework is intended on ensuring a continual balance between asset growth and programme spend
ramework is continual wth
Chief Financial Officer’s Review Mzomhle Nyenjana
Chief Financial Officer
OUR FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
E
FRAMEWORK
us leverage to partner with other organisations and entities.
arly on in Kagiso Trust’s (KT)
Our financial sustainability framework is
journey, it became clear
intended to ensure a continual balance
that in order to continue
between asset growth and programme
serving underpriveledged
spend, working towards achieving our
South Africans, we would need to
vision of overcoming poverty. KT’s
find mechanisms to ensure the
portfolio remains well diversified,
organisation’s sustainability. Key to
ensuring sustained dividend inflows
this realisation was the decision to
and capital growth year-on-year.
become self-sustainable rather than direct efforts to seeking funders. After 1994, KT’s directors and Trustees identified an opportunity to participate in Black Economic Empowerment deals, which were fast becoming a necessity for the predominantly untransformed
OUR INVESTMENTS Kagiso Capital (Pty) Ltd (KC) is an investment holding company wholly owned by KT. The primary purpose of KC is to ensure the longevity of KT and to diversify the investment asset base of KT. KC currently has the following three
•
MMI Holdings Limited;
•
Discovery Limited.
Beyond the current five years, KT expects more dividends from the FirstRand Empowerment Trust (FRET).
The financial sustainability concept is not only vital for KT to remain in existence for the foreseeable future, but we also ensure that we impart that approach with our beneficiaries through our expanded model of intervention. Our success indicator and return on investment is seeing our interventions continue to make a difference, change lives and be sustainable beyond KT’s financial support.
business sector.
investments:
Kagiso Trust Investments was founded
•
Open Learning Holdings
w i t h t h e o b j e c t i ve o f p u r s u i n g
Proprietary Limited;
investment opportunities and
•
OneLogix Group Limited;
•
Extra Lessons Proprietary
Kagiso Capital to ensure the financial
Limited (Tenfold Education).
sustainability of KT well into the future.
participate in the BEE share ownership deals so that dividends received would finance KT’s development work in o r d e r t o co n t i n u e e m p owe r i n g disadvantaged communities. 23 years later, KT has a number of investments which enable KT to continue its development work in rural and disadvatanged communities. Being self-sustainable has also provided
KT currently has direct shareholding in the following companies: •
Kagiso Tiso Holdings
Proprietary Limited;
•
FirstRand Limited;
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*30% of FRET dividends are distributed to Kagiso Trust for programmatic work while the remainder is directed to
Kagiso Trust Special Projects
BEYERS NAUDE MEMORIAL LECTURE
Topic: The Evil in our Midst: Women and Child Abuse in Present Day South Africa Keynote Speaker: Professor Thuli Madonsela Date: 27 March 2018
Venue: University Of Zululand, Main Campus, King Bhekuzulu Hall, KwaDlangezwa
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NOTICES We celebrated a lot of birthdays…
Sisters with Blisters 5km Walk | 10 March 2018 | Johannesburg | Attended by Chulekazi Charlie and Amandla Kwinana In celebration of International Women’s Day and walking against gender based violence, Kagiso Trust joined Jacaranda FM, Kagiso
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Tiso Holdings, Kagiso Media and Raizcorp in the walk. R270k was raised.
Chairperson, Rev Frank Chikane (03)
February Mohlolo (02) Bhut’ Amos (8) Mme Maria (23)
March Trustee, Andrew Maralack (11) Nontando Mthethwa (22) Sis Linkie Tshabalala (25)
April Trustee, Bongiwe Njobe (09) Mothusi Boikhutso (15)
BABY SHOWER 23 March 2018 For Amandla Kwinana, Silindokuhle Chamane, Congratulations on the birth of your bundles of joy
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KAGISO TRUST FOOTPRINT
GAUTENG
Programme: KERPEF Beneficiaries: Sandwich Baron; Jimmy’s Killer Grill and Fish & Chips
MPUMALANGA
Programme: KERPEF Beneficiaries: Thembeka Sales and Logistics
Programme: Education Conversations Partner: University of Johannesburg Programme: KT Leverage Fund Beneficiaries: SACC Programme: Kagiso Trust Consultancy Client: Gauteng CoGTA
NORTH WEST
Programme: KERPEF Partner: Matrix Computers
FREE STATE
Programme: KERPEF Beneficiaries: OBC Chickens
KWAZULU-NATAL
Programme: BNSDP Beneficiaries: 166 schools
Programme: KERPEF Beneficiaries: Sparkling Auto; ACDC Electrical Supplies
Programme: KST Beneficiaries: 221 schools
EASTERN CAPE
Programme: EMSP Beneficiaries: 52 students including 2016 intake of 15 students
Programme: Beyers Naudѐ Memorial Lecture Beneficiaries: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
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