Education Conversations: Mathematics at Risk
The Declining Uptake of Mathematics in South African Mathematics continues to play a critical role in shaping opportunities for learners and preparing young people for careers in science, technology, engineering and other mathematics-intensive fields. However, South Africa continues to face significant challenges in Mathematics education, including concerns around the declining number of learners choosing Mathematics […]
Kagiso Trust documentary trailer: Dumisa TV
In observing Youth Day on the 16th of June, we are honoured to share the Kagiso Trust 40-Year Documentary with audiences across South Africa. Youth Day holds a special place in South Africa’s history, commemorating the courage and sacrifice of the young people of 1976. It is therefore a fitting moment to reflect on Kagiso […]
Kagiso Trust 40-Year Documentary-One Gospel
Kagiso Trust: 40 Years of Igniting Human Capacity For four decades, Kagiso Trust has stood alongside communities across South Africa, working to unlock potential, expand opportunities and create lasting change. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are proud to present Kagiso Trust: 40 Years of Igniting Human Capacity – a documentary that tells the […]
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 Conversations is hosted by Kagiso Trust in partnership with the University of Johannesburg Faculty of Education, serves as a platform for open dialogue among education stakeholders. These webinars are designed to foster collaborative thinking and contribute to policy development, transformation, and sustainable progress in South Africa’s education landscape. They bring together voices from education, […]
Amathuba Projects Launch
Celebrating 40 Years of Impact Through Collaboration A celebratory milestone part of Kagiso Trust’s 40th anniversary celebrations is the Amathuba Projects Launch. The launch brought together community organisations, government represenatives, educational institutions, youth groups and development partners to celebrate the power of collaboration in creating sustainable change. Held at the historic Settlers Monument in Makhanda, […]
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 […]