Kagiso Trust's InBrief Magazine - May 2018 issue

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

Implementation.’

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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

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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

January

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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