The Group is committed to improving the lives of the disadvantaged communities in the areas in which we operate. Our CSI programme is needs-driven and is planned and implemented in consultation with the community.

Despite financial constraints, in the past financial year over R1.8 million was spent on corporate social investment. In addition to this expenditure, the Group also makes resources and expertise available to maximise its social impact. The main initiatives are shown below.

Region		Recipient		Number of beneficiaries		Project details
KwaZulu-Natal		Amandawe community		200 recipients		Maintenance of China Town and China Town Cemetery; Donation for Chief’s Funeral; Provision of water to Community
		Gugulethu High School		700 learners		Maintenance of school grounds
Western Cape		Daniel le Roux School		200 learners		Subsidise teacher’s salary
						Removal of community and school waste
Mpumalanga		School Projects		310 members		New water and ablution Infrastructure and facilities
Zambia		Ngoma Basic School		465 learners		Provide salaries for teachers and support staff
		Community Hunger Support		180 members		Donation of maize meal
Eswatini		Poverty Relief		250 Members		Lubombo region poverty relief with food packages
Mozambique		COVID-19 Project		57 members		Supplying masks to members of Government
		Police Sponsorship		42 members		Fuel donations to Police