AfriSam Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Upliftment

At AfriSam, we believe in understanding the needs of society and communities in areas where we do business so, that we are able to make meaningful and sustainable contributions to their upliftment.

Our values of ‘People, Planet and Performance’ represent our commitment and responsibility towards you, our customers, communities and the environment. We target a portion of our profits to contribute to impactful socio-economic development initiatives in the communities where we operate. We see this as a chance to improve the quality of life of our employees, their families and the communities around our operations and to create a lasting legacy for future generations.

We support initiatives that advances South Africa’s socio-economic development, aligned to local and national development agendas and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

AfriSam’s CSI strategy focuses on the following four key areas:

1. Education

These include Early Childhood Development (ECD), Maths and Science programmes, Technology-enabled Learning and Education Support for people with disabilities.

Projects include:

Dikgatlong High School Science Laboratory –Northern Cape AfriSam upgraded and supplied a science laboratory with the required equipment and chemicals and also replaced the water system to the laboratory. To aid effective

and efficient learning, the company furthermore supplied new desks and chairs, two laptops, and installed two overhead projectors and the required screens.

Delportshoop Combined School Computer Laboratory –Northern Cape

35 computers installed for multifunctional computer laboratory to serve both as a computer lab and library for learners. Delportshoop has just under 1 000 learners and the donation makes this the only school in Delportshoop with a fully equipped functional computer centre with internet access, which will be shared with other learners in the community.

Sivukile Early Childhood Development Centre –Western Cape

AfriSam facilitated the construction of three classrooms, an office for the principal, a fully furnished kitchen and six ablution facilities. In addition, AfriSam revamped the children’s play area by adding outdoor play/ gym equipment and also provided additional furniture and toys.

Ningizimu Special School Classrooms – Woodlands, Durban

AfriSam facilitated the construction of a block of three classrooms at Ningizimu School for learners with special needs. The project was initiated to increase capacity for the school to be able to admit more learners who are current sitting at home due to lack of space.

2. Health and Wellbeing

This includes crisis response programmes, community outdoor spaces and fitness facilities, such as:

Beacon Park – Coedmore, Durban

AfriSam revamped Beacon Park community park, by installing outdoor gym equipment, concrete braai stands, six-seater picnic benches and tables, two three-seater swings, a merry-goround, a slide and fencing to improve overall safety.

To encourage healthy living, 18 outdoor fitness gym equipment was installed. The project forms part of a continued relationship between AfriSam, DMRE and the eThekwini Municipality.

Emalahleni Recreational Resort – Mpumalanga

AfriSam contributed towards the refurbishment of the Witbank Dam Swimming Pool and Super Tube Water Slide to stimulate and facilitate sustainable tourism and marketing in Mpumalanga.

The project included replacing the old water slide and the steel structures, refurbishing the water pumps and valves and refurbishing the big swimming pool with new marblelite coating and paving. A new children’s play area was set up in full view of the lifeguard stations which were also revamped.

Inkanyezini Health Post –KwaZulu-Natal

Construction of the Nkanyezi Health Post in partnership with the KwaZuluNatal Department of Health and the Mkhambathini Local Municipality. The Health Post acts as a primary health care facility to provide clinical as well as public health services, awareness, and advocacy for important local health issues. Approximately 8 000 community members benefit from the health post.

3. SMME Training and Development

These projects supports small businesses in the community, particularly the youth, equipping them with skills and opportunities to grow their businesses. Examples of these are:

Pello Yabasadi Business Enterprise – Gauteng

Protective clothing manufacturer, Pello Yabasadi Business Enterprise is a beneficiary of AfriSam’s Enterprise and Supplier Development program. In addition to producing protective clothing for the company, AfriSam has also provided support to Pello Yabasadi in 2019 by purchasing an embroidery machine at an interest free loan.

AfriSam helps farmers meet food demand – KwaZulu-Natal

AfriSam supported the Ubumbano farmer’s cooperatives by purchasing a brand new Massey Fergurson 4-wheel drive, 55kw tractor and farming implements to boost farm productivity and help them meet the rising food demand. The project was identified through consultations with the Alfred Duma Local Municipality.

Tshireletso Brickmaking Co-operative – Lichtenburg

AfriSam supported a youth co-operative identified by the Ditsobotla Local Municipality with skills and equipment to start a brickmaking business. The cooperative was also provided with temporary space on the company premises where they are currently producing pavers for a project at the plant.

4 . Provision for unforeseen community needs

Although the company has a structured Community Involvement plan every year, we realise that not all social requirements can be predicted. As such AfriSam as made provision for emergency circumstances such as natural disasters which may result in urgent needs.

Contact Details

Tel: 0860 141 141 (011) 670 5500

Email: customer.service@za.afrisam.com

Website: www.afrisam.com