CADE 2026 Summit Advances a Collective Vision for Dynamic Enterprise Growth
The inaugural CADE 2026 Annual Summit, hosted by Kagiso Trust in partnership with the Centre for the Advancement of Dynamic Enterprise (CADE), successfully convened leaders from government, industry, academia, development finance institutions, and enterprise development ecosystems to explore practical pathways toward building scalable and inclusive enterprise systems in South Africa. Held under the theme of “Reimagining and […]
Education Conversations | Education for Dignity and Opportunity: Leaving no Learner Behind
The Education Conversations, held during Africa Month, features a panel of speakers who bring diverse perspectives on the theme “Education for Dignity and Opportunity: Leaving No Learner Behind.” The session focuses on the critical role of school infrastructure, highlighting leadership insights, lived learner experiences, and research-based evidence to drive meaningful dialogue and action. Event Details: Date: […]
In Brief Dec 2025
As we close the chapter on yet another meaningful year, we pause to look back with gratitude at the journey we have walked together. Whilst South Africa has continued to navigate a challenging socio-economic landscape, we have seen people, communities and organisations responding with resilience, collective action and a renewed commitment to building a better […]
#MeetTheInterns The Next Legacy
On behalf of everyone at Kagiso Trust, our Board and Management team, I am pleased to welcome you all to the organisation. We are truly excited to have such a promising group of individuals join us and we look forward to the fresh energy as well as perspectives you will bring. Download the issue here […]
In-Brief Newsletter Oct 2025
Transformation is not a moment – it is a movement. In this issue of In-Brief, we take you behind the scenes of how transformation unfolds in practice: through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to igniting human capacity. Each story captures the spirit of progress and purpose driving our work across South Africa. Download and read This issue […]
Celebrating South Africa’s Future Artisans
National Skills Competition The 2025 National Skills Competition, held from 8–9 October in Johannesburg, brought together South Africa’s brightest technical and vocational learners, teachers, and TVET college students. Hosted by Kagiso Trust in partnership with the Sasol Foundation, the Department of Basic Education (DBE), and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the competition […]
Leadership Conference 2025
Building Ethical Leadership for Transformative Learning The Leadership Conference 2025 brought together a diverse community of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders to reflect on and reimagine the role of ethical leadership in shaping transformative learning environments. Hosted virtually from 10–11 September 2025, the conference highlighted the importance of leading with integrity, particularly within the […]
Local Economic Development Roundtable
A New Path for Collaboration On 31 July 2025, Kagiso Trust hosted a Local Economic Development (LED) Roundtable with leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia to address persistent challenges in building inclusive, sustainable local economies. The roundtable featured presentations from Prof. Daniel Meyer (University of Johannesburg) on a cutting-edge LED measurement tool, and […]
Education Conversation | Youth Employability in South Africa
Becoming Employable in South Africa: Skills, Strategies & Shifting Mindsets On 24 July 2025, Kagiso Trust, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg Faculty of Education, hosted another insightful session in the Education Conversations series — a platform for critical dialogue among education stakeholders to advance transformation and sustainable progress within South Africa’s education […]
INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES
1. Overview of Kagiso Trust Kagiso Charitable Trust (KCT) was founded in 1985 during a period of intense struggle in South Africa. During this tumultuous time, the Trust opposed apartheid by providing support to community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society organisations (CSOs) across a range of sectors. After 1994, KCT broadened its social […]