Driving Positive Change
CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT
Our approach to social responsibility is rooted in a commitment to people, transformation and meaningful community impact. We believe that long-term value is created not only through property investment but also through genuine social engagement.
With most of our properties located in South Africa’s township and rural communities, we are uniquely positioned to promote transformation and inclusive economic growth. Through targeted and sustainable initiatives, we aim to uplift residents while contributing to long-term social and economic development.
We invite you to explore our initiatives and join us on the journey toward positive change, whether by participating in our programs or connecting with our networks.
With most of our properties located in South Africa’s township and rural communities, we are uniquely positioned to promote transformation and inclusive economic growth. Through targeted and sustainable initiatives, we aim to uplift residents while contributing to long-term social and economic development.
We invite you to explore our initiatives and join us on the journey toward positive change, whether by participating in our programs or connecting with our networks.
Education is our future
We know that giving is more than donating, it is about making a difference! With this mindset we embarked on a journey in 2020 taking hands with Education is our Future (NPO 160407) who is involved in the upliftment of literacy in rural schools. Their mission is to encourage and improve education primarily in township and rural areas, with the goal of developing future leaders for the country. All learners should have a chance at learning.
BOIKETLONG CHRISTIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Boiketlong Christian Primary School is located in Sebokeng, near Thabong, and currently accommodates approximately 700 learners from the nearby squatter camp along Moshoeshoe Street. The school is in dire need of support.
In January 2025, Safari Investments launched an intervention programme at Boiketlong, assisting teachers with worksheets and creative learning opportunities. Education is Our Future donated gently used books, while Safari coordinated with other schools to collect pre-owned stationery at year-end.
To mark Mandela Day 2025, Safari sponsored a mobile library unit stocked with 200 books and provided a toner for the photocopier. Tenants from Thabong Shopping Centre continue to donate reams of photocopy paper on a regular basis.
These items were officially handed over at a celebration event where Library Champions were introduced and received their badges. Learners were also entertained by Lethabo, the friendly Zebra Mascot—a first-time experience for many, met with overwhelming excitement. As part of the day’s activities, the Safari team, together with local organisations, painted the school’s entrance wall and gate, creating a brighter and more welcoming environment for the learners. Regular events at the school, including Women’s Day celebrations, Spring Day jumping castles, and Award Ceremonies, form an integral part of the intervention programme, ensuring ongoing support and encouragement for both learners and teachers.
These items were officially handed over at a celebration event where Library Champions were introduced and received their badges. Learners were also entertained by Lethabo, the friendly Zebra Mascot—a first-time experience for many, met with overwhelming excitement. As part of the day’s activities, the Safari team, together with local organisations, painted the school’s entrance wall and gate, creating a brighter and more welcoming environment for the learners. Regular events at the school, including Women’s Day celebrations, Spring Day jumping castles, and Award Ceremonies, form an integral part of the intervention programme, ensuring ongoing support and encouragement for both learners and teachers.
TOWNSHIP ENTREPRENEURS ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP
Our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship remained a central focus of our community empowerment initiatives. Through targeted partnerships, training programmes, and the creation of supportive platforms, we equipped both aspiring and established entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to grow their businesses.
This included strategic collaborations with organisations such as the Township Entrepreneurial Alliance (TEA), Shape Cafe,
Emfuleni and Thyme Delite. From supplier development workshops, business support sessions and entrepreneurial
markets, our efforts were designed to unlock opportunities, inspire innovation and drive sustainable growth within township economies.
The Township Entrepreneurial Alliance (TEA) plays a key role in empowering township- based businesses through knowledge sharing, skills development, enterprise support and market access. In 2024, Safari partnered with TEA founder Bulelani Balabala to host an impactful events at Thabong Shopping Centre in Sebokeng. At each event, Five entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a live audience, with winners receiving business support packages valued at R50 000, sponsored by Nedbank. This events attracted more than 350 delegates each and created valuable networking opportunities. The speaker lineup featured experts in sales strategies, technology innovation and Nedbank’s design-led initiatives. In addition, practical sessions introduced participants to e-commerce tools and simple digital solutions to help streamline and scale their businesses.
The Township Entrepreneurial Alliance (TEA) plays a key role in empowering township- based businesses through knowledge sharing, skills development, enterprise support and market access. In 2024, Safari partnered with TEA founder Bulelani Balabala to host an impactful events at Thabong Shopping Centre in Sebokeng. At each event, Five entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a live audience, with winners receiving business support packages valued at R50 000, sponsored by Nedbank. This events attracted more than 350 delegates each and created valuable networking opportunities. The speaker lineup featured experts in sales strategies, technology innovation and Nedbank’s design-led initiatives. In addition, practical sessions introduced participants to e-commerce tools and simple digital solutions to help streamline and scale their businesses.
SHAPERS SPACE: LOCAL BUSINESS HUB IN SEBOKENG
Shape Café is a social enterprise in partnership with Southern African Association of Youth Clubs. They use their profits, skills and resources to reinvest in township based businesses. Safari Investments We were so inspired by their work and their vision that we made rent free space available in Thabong close to SBK Gym where they can SHAPE the community of Sebokeng.
The Shapers Space Business Hub was launched by Shape Café in
partnership with Safari Thabong Mall, Shapers Space is an entrepreneurship initiative designed to build and strengthen the local
business network in Sebokeng and surrounding townships. The programme supports entrepreneurs through networking, workshops, training, and access to market opportunities.
In 2023, Safari had the privilege of hosting 12 entrepreneurs from the Vaal at its Head Office in Pretoria. CEO Dirk welcomed the group and opened the session with an inspiring video and speech. Pieter, Safari’s Legal Advisor and Company Secretary, highlighted industry loopholes and legal considerations, while CFO Willem stressed the importance of sound financial record-keeping. COO Martin addressed common operational challenges, and Marketing Manager Anne-Marie closed the day with practical marketing tips. Lunch was prepared by a local Atteridgeville entrepreneur, The Entrepreneurs’ products whose products proved so popular that staff members placed orders on the spot.
In February 2025, participants showcased their products for a full month in an empty retail space, supported by radio interviews and a launch workshop. This was followed by an invitation to exhibit at Thabong Shopping Centre during month-end trade, with additional exhibition opportunities created at Shape Café in June 2025. Regular workshops, each drawing around 35 local entrepreneurs continue to provide practical business support. The May 2025 session included a live podcast recording of Let’s Check In with Vuyani, providing entrepreneurs with valuable media exposure and a platform to share their stories. From February 2026, a Social Market—under the slogan “Buy Local”, has been hosted at Thabong Mall on the last Saturday of every month. Every month the available 45 stands are booked within the first week of advertising.
In 2023, Safari had the privilege of hosting 12 entrepreneurs from the Vaal at its Head Office in Pretoria. CEO Dirk welcomed the group and opened the session with an inspiring video and speech. Pieter, Safari’s Legal Advisor and Company Secretary, highlighted industry loopholes and legal considerations, while CFO Willem stressed the importance of sound financial record-keeping. COO Martin addressed common operational challenges, and Marketing Manager Anne-Marie closed the day with practical marketing tips. Lunch was prepared by a local Atteridgeville entrepreneur, The Entrepreneurs’ products whose products proved so popular that staff members placed orders on the spot.
In February 2025, participants showcased their products for a full month in an empty retail space, supported by radio interviews and a launch workshop. This was followed by an invitation to exhibit at Thabong Shopping Centre during month-end trade, with additional exhibition opportunities created at Shape Café in June 2025. Regular workshops, each drawing around 35 local entrepreneurs continue to provide practical business support. The May 2025 session included a live podcast recording of Let’s Check In with Vuyani, providing entrepreneurs with valuable media exposure and a platform to share their stories. From February 2026, a Social Market—under the slogan “Buy Local”, has been hosted at Thabong Mall on the last Saturday of every month. Every month the available 45 stands are booked within the first week of advertising.
TSHEPONG CARE CENTRE
We believe in sustainable relationships and since 2019 we support Tshepong Care Centre through different initiatives. In support of the Tshepong Care Centre in Sebokeng, Safari launched an initiative where tenants as well as the community donate non‐perishable food on a regular basis. With the help and support of Built‐it and Reno Race (SABC 1) some structural and electrical construction problems around the building were fixed and the rooms and bathrooms were renovated.
Amidst the challenges that Safari Investments faced in reinstating Thabong Mall after the unrest in 2021, Safari remain committed to lend a hand to the institutions in Sebokeng that we support. Thabong Mall Centre Manager visited Tshepong Care centre and donated much needed food supplies brought in from Safari’s office in Pretoria.Amidst the challenges that Safari Investments faced in reinstating Thabong Mall after the unrest in 2021, Safari remain committed to lend a hand to the institutions in Sebokeng that we support. Thabong Mall Centre Manager visited Tshepong Care centre and donated much needed food supplies brought in from Safari’s office in Pretoria.
On each Mandela Day as well as during the festive season Safari Investments contribute towards lunch as well as gifts or food supplies for Tshepong Care Centre. Safari’s staff members also contribute during the festive season to enable us not only to buy necessities but also board games, nice towels as well as gifts for the caretakers.
The donations of the employees such as clothes and a variety of puzzles and games for the little ones add a special touch of care to these events. The tenants of Thabong Mall also contribute towards lunch and refreshments to make the day special.
During Mandela Day 2023, Ryobi sponsored paint to repaint the outbuilding where the boys stay. The community and other volunteers assisted with the clean-up, laundry and painting of Tshepong Care Centre. On the 2nd of September 2023 Thabong Mall in collaboration with Shape Café and Mpumelelo Mafunda organized a fundraising event in Sebokeng Zone 10, where 250 children and adults attended the event. The objective of the event was to collect non-financial donations on behalf of Tshepong Care Centre reinforcing the support of Thabong to the Care Centre. Donations collected included clothes and shoes, sanitary towels and toiletries, home appliances and food.
Amidst the challenges that Safari Investments faced in reinstating Thabong Mall after the unrest in 2021, Safari remain committed to lend a hand to the institutions in Sebokeng that we support. Thabong Mall Centre Manager visited Tshepong Care centre and donated much needed food supplies brought in from Safari’s office in Pretoria.Amidst the challenges that Safari Investments faced in reinstating Thabong Mall after the unrest in 2021, Safari remain committed to lend a hand to the institutions in Sebokeng that we support. Thabong Mall Centre Manager visited Tshepong Care centre and donated much needed food supplies brought in from Safari’s office in Pretoria.
On each Mandela Day as well as during the festive season Safari Investments contribute towards lunch as well as gifts or food supplies for Tshepong Care Centre. Safari’s staff members also contribute during the festive season to enable us not only to buy necessities but also board games, nice towels as well as gifts for the caretakers.
The donations of the employees such as clothes and a variety of puzzles and games for the little ones add a special touch of care to these events. The tenants of Thabong Mall also contribute towards lunch and refreshments to make the day special.
During Mandela Day 2023, Ryobi sponsored paint to repaint the outbuilding where the boys stay. The community and other volunteers assisted with the clean-up, laundry and painting of Tshepong Care Centre. On the 2nd of September 2023 Thabong Mall in collaboration with Shape Café and Mpumelelo Mafunda organized a fundraising event in Sebokeng Zone 10, where 250 children and adults attended the event. The objective of the event was to collect non-financial donations on behalf of Tshepong Care Centre reinforcing the support of Thabong to the Care Centre. Donations collected included clothes and shoes, sanitary towels and toiletries, home appliances and food.
OTHER INITIATIVES
Beyond our core community programmes, Thabong Mall is proud to support a range of additional initiatives that uplift local residents and foster sustainable growth. These include skills development workshops for young
entrepreneurs, recycling drives to
promote environmental responsibility and collaborative fundraising efforts with
local NGOs. We also partner with small-scale farmers and home-based crafters,
offering them market access within the centre. Through these ongoing efforts, we
remain committed to being a positive, active force.
RENOVATION OF SEBOKENG OLD AGE HOME
In 2019, Thabong Shopping Centre and Reno Race SABC1 renovated the living room, dining room, and kitchen of the Sebokeng Old Age Home. Following the riots in 2021, the home was unable to purchase food or cleaning materials from any shopping centre in Sebokeng. Safari purchased food and cleaning supplies from Denlyn Superspar in Mamelodi and transported them to Sebokeng. The residents were overwhelmed by this generous donation. Since then, Thabong Mall has continued to support the Sebokeng Old Age Home during the Christmas period by providing essential items, along with a few extras to add some sparkle to the festive season.
