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Our experts lead the field as corporate social investment advisors, in creating and managing social development projects, fund management, and sustainability. Explore our latest articles, analysis, and perspectives on shaping serious social investment from our team.

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Why social investment remains crucial during economic upheaval

The Middle East conflict continues to destabilise an already volatile global economy, driving energy price shocks, inflationary pressure, and heightened uncertainty for developing economies, particularly those exposed to energy and currency volatility.
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Mining industry urged to invest in local economic development

The Indaba recognised that transformative approaches are needed to achieve change. Community participation and provincial investment promotion, together with an enhanced understanding of domestic beneficiation, all form part of ensuring that mining drives domestic economic development. However, none of this
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Managing risk by investing in sustainable environmental, social and governance strategies

For decades the business sector has recognised its corporate social responsibility and has invested in sustainability programmes aimed at supporting, amongst others, community health, access to quality education, infrastructure, and enterprise development initiatives. The philosophy that the success of a
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A tale of three schools in the country’s education system

This article examines how social investors can maximise impact in South Africa’s education sector by strategically targeting different categories of schools, highlighting the importance of school functionality, leadership and tailored interventions to achieve sustainable improvements in learner outcomes.
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Creating shared value through community trusts

In the mining industry, a community trust is established to benefit communities affected by mining operations, to ensure that they share in the wealth generated by the mine’s activities.
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From funding to futures (part 3): from accounting to accountability

As social investors, our sector is moving away from counting inputs and outputs to demanding outcomes and real impact. Globally, this trend is accelerating: communities and investors demand proof of impact, transparency, and ethical practice. Technology, from AI-driven reporting to
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From funding to futures (part 1): From charity to systemic change

From charity to systemic change – Tshikululu CEO Leanne Emery-Hunter explores how South Africa can shift social investment from charity to systemic change, driving innovation, partnerships, and lasting impact.
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Collaborative models to enhance the socio-economic impact of the mining sector in South Africa

The mining and extractives sector plays a major role in the South African economy, and it has a significant responsibility to create positive socio-economic impact in the communities where mining houses operate.
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The role of community trusts in promoting inclusive local governance

Trusts can be an effective tool for individuals looking to create and protect their legacy for the future. The same can be said for community trusts that hold the community’s equity share in a local company, such as a mining
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Trusts and their importance unpacked

Trusts can be an effective tool for individuals looking to create and protect their legacy for the future. The same can be said for community trusts that hold the community’s equity share in a local company, such as a mining
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Why social investment remains crucial during economic upheaval

Why social investment remains crucial during economic upheaval

The Middle East conflict continues to destabilise an already volatile global economy, driving energy price shocks, inflationary pressure, and heightened uncertainty for developing economies,
Read more
Mining industry urged to invest in local economic development

Mining industry urged to invest in local economic development

The Indaba recognised that transformative approaches are needed to achieve change. Community participation and provincial investment promotion, together with an enhanced understanding of domestic
Read more
Managing risk by investing in sustainable environmental, social and governance strategies

Managing risk by investing in sustainable environmental, social and governance strategies

For decades the business sector has recognised its corporate social responsibility and has invested in sustainability programmes aimed at supporting, amongst others, community health,
Read more
A tale of three schools in the country’s education system

A tale of three schools in the country’s education system

This article examines how social investors can maximise impact in South Africa’s education sector by strategically targeting different categories of schools, highlighting the importance
Read more
Creating shared value through community trusts

Creating shared value through community trusts

In the mining industry, a community trust is established to benefit communities affected by mining operations, to ensure that they share in the wealth
Read more
From funding to futures (part 3): from accounting to accountability

From funding to futures (part 3): from accounting to accountability

As social investors, our sector is moving away from counting inputs and outputs to demanding outcomes and real impact. Globally, this trend is accelerating:
Read more
From programmes to partnerships

From funding to futures (part 1): From charity to systemic change

From charity to systemic change – Tshikululu CEO Leanne Emery-Hunter explores how South Africa can shift social investment from charity to systemic change, driving
Read more

Collaborative models to enhance the socio-economic impact of the mining sector in South Africa

The mining and extractives sector plays a major role in the South African economy, and it has a significant responsibility to create positive socio-economic
Read more
The role of community trusts in promoting inclusive local governance

The role of community trusts in promoting inclusive local governance

Trusts can be an effective tool for individuals looking to create and protect their legacy for the future. The same can be said for
Read more
Trusts and their importance unpacked

Trusts and their importance unpacked

Trusts can be an effective tool for individuals looking to create and protect their legacy for the future. The same can be said for
Read more

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