Kagiso Trust is dedicated to creating a brighter future for South Africa’s most vulnerable communities.
Established in 1985 during a time of profound change, we have steadfastly worked towards promoting equity and socio-economic inclusion.
Kagiso Trust was established with a mission to alleviate poverty and enhance development in South Africa. Over the years, we have evolved into one of the country’s leading development agencies, known for our bottom-up approach and strong partnerships with various stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organisations, and the private sector. Our journey is marked by a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and impactful interventions. We continue to demonstrate our capability as a thought leader who inspires society and ignites human capacity to solve critical challenges faced by the country.
Kagiso Trust was born out of the anti-apartheid struggle, providing crucial support to development initiatives across various sectors. Post-1994, we expanded our focus to include education and enterprise development, securing financial stability through strategic investments and partnerships.
From the early days, we recognised the need for a long-term approach to funding and the importance of a diversified portfolio to ensure longevity of our work without relying on external donors.
Our commitment to sustainability and growth guides thev Trust’s investment approach equally, financial independence is crucial for us to drive long-term socio-economic transformation.
Our investment approach is built on three key pillars:
Our investment approach is built on three key pillars:
We look forward to cementing our efforts to influence policy changes by igniting policy-oriented dialogues that will lead to legislative reforms, systemic transformation, and the removal of structural impediments and barriers that inhibit the implementation of our core programmes and the overall ambition of eradicating poverty.
This timeline reflects our journey and milestones, highlighting our commitment to creating impactful and sustainable change in South Africa.
Launched our new brand positioning, shifting from Overcoming Poverty to Igniting Human Capacity.
Launched the BNSDP programme in Limpopo to further educational development.
Created to manage and grow the Trust’s financial assets.
Established through a partnership to implement development programmes.
Initiated to facilitate critical dialogues on educational improvements.
Merged KTI with the Tiso Group to enhance investment capabilities.
Established to support disadvantaged students in higher education.
Initiated in Limpopo to enhance educational outcomes.
Launched to commemorate the legacy of Beyers Naude and promote social justice.
Created to drive economic growth and generate sustainable funding opportunities.
Established during a period of profound social and political change in South Africa. Funded by the European Union, disbursing a total of R1.2 billion to support various initiatives.
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