Celebrating South Africa’s Future Artisans
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 celebrated excellence in […]
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 […]
The Future of Adult Learning in South Africa
Inaugural AET/CET Colloquium on the findings of the research report on Community Learning Centres Kagiso Trust convened its first Adult Education and Training (AET) and Community Education and Training (CET) Colloquium on 28 May 2025 in Polokwane, Limpopo. Themed “Igniting Human Capacity,” the hybrid event brought together education stakeholders, government officials, and civil society to […]
Education Conversations Africa Day 2025
Education Conversations | Leading Justice for the Education of Africa’s Children Kagiso Trust, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Education, recently hosted a powerful edition of Education Conversations, bringing together key voices from across the education sector to reflect on the theme: “Leading Justice for the Education of Africa’s Children.” Recognising the long-standing impact […]
Career Day 2025
As part of Kagiso Trust’s commitment to igniting human capacity, the 4th Annual Career Expo offers Grade 12 learners from Sekhukhune East an opportunity to make informed, confident decisions about their future. Hosted at Sehlaku Technical School, the expo connects learners with universities, colleges, and industry experts to explore diverse career paths, understand tertiary application […]
Farmer’s Weekly: Kagiso Trust Investment Boosts Emerging Farmers
Kagiso Trust has taken a step torwards addressing unemployment and food security in South Africa through a R3million in agriculture via its Tyala Impact Fund, aimed at supporting rural farming communities.
Civil Society Unmute Coalition – SA Conference
South Africa stands at a critical juncture, facing entrenched socio-political and economic challenges that threaten the very essence of its democracy. The aspirations of equality and prosperity envisioned in the post-apartheid era remain unfulfilled for many, as injustice and inequality persist across all levels of society. In response to this crisis, civil society has re-emerged […]
Education Conversations: Commemorating Africa Day 2024
Educate an African fit for the 21st Century Kagiso Trust in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, Faculty of Education, invites you to join this Education Conversations in line with the celebration of Africa Day. The webinar will engage African education experts pioneering creative and technological innovations in their classrooms. The discussion will extend to […]