SA INC is about changing conversations – from the dinner table to the shebeen, from dusty street corners to gym cafeterias. It’s about shaking off the doom and gloom and sharing the real news that doesn’t reach the headlines. SA INC tells stories about South Africa’s most progressive, innovative and switched on brands, that are placing people at the centre of their vision and have committed to the ethos of profit-with-purpose and the pursuit of inclusive, sustainable business growth. Be inspired as we share these stories throughout 2020 and into 2021, celebrating all that is good in South Africa.

GIDZ

The GIDZ industrial hub facilitates economic development and sustainable employment opportunities through a world-class facility geared for export.

Mercedes-Benz

Education and skills development are critical to the business and the sustainability of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) and the communities in which it operates.

 

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TFG

Through the control of their own supply chain and manufacturing, TFG targets unemployment rates by providing retail-related education and employment opportunities on a large scale.

 

Fedgroup

Fedgroup Impact Farming disrupts investment models by providing a platform through which investors can purchase assets that have a sustainable social and environmental impact

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Motus

Road safety, community upliftment, and skills development programmes enable Motus to positively impact the lives of millions of South Africans.

Volvo

The Volvo Iron Women heavy-duty truck driving school is providing education and employment opportunities, which is uplifting women and their communities.

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Shell

Through Shell’s nation building programmes they are empowering people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, and are actively contributing to the economy.

AVBOB

AVBOB’S Community development is the focus of AVBOB’s business and social investment strategies, and is demonstrated through its enterprise development, literacy, and sanitation projects.

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Citadel

The Citadel Philanthropy Foundation is not only helping their clients reach their dreams, but is also facilitating sustainable upliftment and development projects.

 

Plascon

Plascon believes that through sustainable education led initiatives, businesses can not only transform themselves, but also South Africa as a whole.

 

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ABB

The ABB education trust is not only nurturing black, female engineering talent in South Africa, but is also guiding this talent into the provision of on-trend solutions globally.

 

Anglo American

Through enterprise and supplier development, along with innovation, Anglo American is re-imagining mining and uplifting the communities in which they operate.

 

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Total

Through corporate social investment in key areas, Total is active in youth education, environmental conservation, heritage, road safety and entrepreneurial development.

 

Oceana

Through their community empowerment and training initiatives, Oceana is not only expanding their growth in the global fishing arena, but also playing a significant role in society.

 

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Tiger Brands

Through the Tiger Brands Agriculture Aggregator model they are enabling small-scale farmers to form part of their supply chain, thereby transforming the local agricultural sector.

 

SAB Foundation

Through the promotion of entrepreneurship, the SAB Foundation not only expands the South African economy, but is also instrumental in the creation of thousands of jobs.

 

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Bayport

As a responsible credit provider, Bayport Financial Services is not only assisting the ‘missing middle’ with finance, but plays an instrumental role in their financial planning, education and debt management.

 

DBSA

By implementing integrated infrastructure solutions, the Development Bank of Southern Africa​ (DBSA) provides learners with the opportunity to achieve their dreams and excel at their studies.

 

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Hisense

By opening their factory in Atlantis, Hisense has not only created a successful business model, but has also instilled the community with a renewed sense of hope.

Mondelez

A global snacking company that aims to combat malnutrition and obesity, and promotes healthy living through their educational and community upliftment projects.

 

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