Corporate Social Investment

Robin Hood Foundation

The Robin Hood Foundation started informally in May 2005 and grew exponentially due to the needs of the community and two years was registered as an NPO. The Foundation has 4 major projects, namely: - Gogo Bags; Love the Babies; Bless a Granny & Grandpa and Hope Breakfast (Child Headed Household). Each project done under the Child Headed Household banner is specifically aimed at orphaned and vulnerable cases and assistance of the Community Liaison is necessary. KZN Slots took this a step further and have funded 10 scholars for the duration of the last five academic years, ensuring that not only do they have their school uniform and stationary needs met, but that their home has the basic food needs met as well. We have annual visits with the children and this year we spent the day at Mini Town.

• BBBEE - 100% Black Beneficiaries

• Amount - R100 000

“Your generosity helps us to continue to help the disadvantaged in our community. Thank you for your kind and continued support, it is greatly appreciated.” – Jackie Pannis, Co-ordinator at Robin Hood Foundation.”

Isisekelo Pre-Primary

Oscarsberg Primary School is located within Umzinyathi District in Msinga Local Municipality. It is a no fee public Primary School. With a 30% growth in pre-school intake, there was a need for Isiseklo Pre- Primary School to be opened to meet the needs of the community. Nutrition during school years is crucial for the physical, mental, and psychosocial development of children and yet it is estimated that, across Africa, 23 million school children go to school every day hungry. Benefits of school feeding programmes on children and adolescents assist with alleviating hunger, reducing micronutrient deficiency and anaemia, improving school enrolment and attendance, increasing cognitive and academic performance, and contributing to gender equity in access to education. This School wanted to improve the quality of meals by building a small kitchen where meals can be prepared by their own housekeeper ensuring they eat a nutricious, balanced and tasty snack and hot lunch every day. These two meals are frequently the main source of nutrition available to the school’s learners.

• BBBEE – 100% Black

• Amount – R50 000

“The children, parents and teachers at Isisekelo Preschool, Rorke’s Drift would like to thank you most sincerely for the generous donation towards the building of a preschool kitchen for Isisekelo Preschool. We are very excited about this project and so grateful for your support”. - Mrs Zodwa B.M. Zulu Principal: Oscarsberg Primary School.

Reach for Recovery

Reach for Recovery is an international, non-profit breast cancer Organisation that was established in South Africa in 1967. All Volunteers are breast cancer survivors, who have been through the journey of diagnosis, surgery, treatment and recovery. The Volunteers are well trained and equipped to offer emotional and practical support to breast cancer patients and their families. Breast Cancer Awareness also forms a vital part of their strategy, as early detection is the key to survival. Reach for Recovery is a breast cancer support Organisation with a unique focus on breast cancer support and one of the only organizations’ that provide a patient support service on a national basis. This service is done at no charge to the patient and is available to any woman who requests it. Mammograms are a diagnostic life-saving tool.

• BBBEE – 91% Black

• Amount - R19 500 (ten mammograms)

“This generous donation will go towards our 2022 mammogram campaign, and will provide 10 Mammograms for disadvantaged women who have a high risk of breast cancer. Thank you once again, to KZN Slots for this potentially lifesaving gift, and helping us make a real difference in KZN”. -Jenny Caldwell, Regional Chairperson KZN.

Jes Foord Foundation in collaboration with Six Soccer League

Six Soccer League is the community soccer league that was formed in 2020 with 11 clubs and the second season 2021, has grown to 16 clubs and this year 2022 expanded to 18 clubs. The league has a huge impact in the community and has a large number of supporters attending fixtures. Focus is not only on football but also on the holistic development of youngsters in the area to tackle social ills affecting the community. They work closely with Communications Officer and Social Crime Prevention Coordinator at Hammarsdale SAPS, as well as Crime Prevention Officer at Mpumalanga SAPS. The league is based in Mpumalanga Towship and all matches are played at Unit 6 Soccer Field. The tournament will comprise of 18 clubs and is organised with the following objectives: • To expose the existing abundant soccer talent from young people in Hammarsdale • To promote unity to the community through universal language of sport • To promote active participation in sport as a health consciousness tool and also take young people off the streets • To raise awareness of social ills in the township such as crime, drug abuse, sexual assault, HIV/Aids and Gender Based Violence • To raise community awareness of the Jes Foord Foundation, its role; mission and how the organisation helps in restoring lives after rape and more importantly working with young boys in the community to improve to the mindset regarding social ills.

• BBBEE – 100% Black • Amount - R18 800

“Thank you to KZN Slots for the donation towards our annual soccer tournament with the black youth in Hammersdale. You have no idea how this type of event helps us reach so many young men with the important message of consent. Your support is so appreciated. Its people like yourself who make our job of turning “Rape Victims” into “Rape Survivors” that much easier to do”. – Jes Foord, Founder of the Jes Foord Foundation.

ForAfrika SA

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) feeding programmes reach approximately 120 000 pre-school children in 3 000 centres; operate in all nine provinces, providing children with a highly nutritious meal every school day. The Organisation believes that hungry children cannot learn and without education, there can be no development. Sadly, in South Africa, approximately two million children go to bed hungry each night. These children miss out on the vital nutrients necessary for their physical and cognitive development, which may have a devastating effect on their future. 90% of a child’s brain development happens before the age of five, and adequate nutrition is crucial for mental growth. Without it, the scars of stunting follow a child and affect their prospects for health, learning and success throughout their lives. Nutrition is the foundation for children to achieve their full potential and the best chance at a brighter future. For Afrika feeds children in preschools and assists the surrounding communities by increasing food security by empowering families and individuals. Their programmes meet the immediate needs of malnutrition, and address development through multi-level training and extensive agricultural programmes. Their motto – A sprinkling of nutrients can change a child’s life.

• BBBEE – 100% Black

• Amount – R30 000

“This is the time to build the foundation of cognitive and character skills necessary for success in school, health, career, and life in general. Investing in our young children is the best seed we can sow into the future. ECD and nutrition are intrinsically related. Sadly, at least two million South African children go to bed hungry every day. This means the future of the nation is crippled as the very children who are supposed to mold it are stuck in underdevelopment caused by malnutrition. Through your support, you help ForAfrika to bring nutrition, development, and stimulation to many thousands of children and thereby giving them a chance for a better future. Your donation is indeed a seed into the future! Thank you for securing hope for a brighter tomorrow!” – Sindile Kubayi - Corporate Partnerships

East Coast Radio

KZN Slots partnered with East Coast Radio’s Breakfast Team to help with their ‘Big Favour’ initiative. The Big Favour is synonymous with bringing communities together to help make wishes come true and one finds the spirit of Ubuntu, at its core. KZN Slots shares this calling to assist and has sponsored R70 000 to East Coast Radio and was able to assist with three requests.

The recent floods in KZN caused Bheki Nduli to lose everything. He was residing in an outside toilet where he was also cooking and sleeping. He sent his family to live with relatives. Being the sole bread-winner and having several family members financially dependent on him, made it extremely difficult to save money to rebuild. His colleague, Pravashini Nayagar, nominated him. KZN Slots assisted him with R30 000 towards the rebuilding of his home. Bheki was extremely grateful and so in awe of this kind gesture.

Nompilo Dlamini wrote into East Coast Radio Big Favour on behalf of three boys residing in the local Inanda Community, namely: -

• Sibusiso Hlongwa representing the under 14 Team;

• Philasande Mkoyana representing the under 16 Team; and

• Prince Mncube representing the under 18 Team

These boys were selected to represent KZN Rugby Union Sharks Youth Club at a provincial tournament in Bloemfontein. The tournament costs R9000 per player. Chatting with these boys, their love for the sport shines brightly. It was clear to our Team that affording them this opportunity will improve their skill set, open doors for them in terms of the sport, as well as will give them access to school sports scholarships. Consequently, having a positive impact on the boys and on their community.

Candice Te Brugge nominated Prudence Mpisane, her children’s nanny. She requires assistance to replace her roof. These ladies share a lovely bond as Mum’s trying to do their very best for their families. Prudence is the sole bread-winner of a family of five, residing in a small home. Her circumstances aggravated, as her husband is ill with cancer. She describes the state of their roof as, ‘abestos falls like rain everyday’. She requested assistance to replace the asbestos with corrugated sheets of steel. KZN Slots has assisted Prudence and her family in the amount of R13 000 to replace her roof. Prudence and Candice were extremely emotional and ever so thankful. (Letter of thanks available, should you want to use an extract).

TREE

The Organization has been in existence for the last 38 years providing training and capacity development to the Early Childhood Development Workforce. Their focus is on empowering women from rural, most deprived communities. TREE has training centres in KwaZulu Natal in three cities, Ladysmith, Durban and Port Shepstone and provides educational resources that are age appropriate to children to facilitate quality early learning programmes which are aligned with the National Curriculum Framework as outlined in the 2015 ECD Policy. TREE uses waste recycled wooden materials and other relevant accessories to make educational toys that are inclusive for all children. These toys are sold at the toy shop on premises, to the public. There is a diverse range of educational toys in this toy shop which helps the Organization generate income for recovery costs and sustainability. KZN Slots assisted with the maintenance and refurbishment of toy libraries and the toy workshop.

• BBBEE – 100% Black

• Amount – R50 000

“We at TREE would like to express our profound gratitude to you and your organisation, "thank you" is not enough to express our appreciation for your kind donation. We are happy to let you know that these funds continue to serve the most vulnerable communities by providing essential ECD services and programmes, nourishment, and community development. Without your financial donation, we would not be able to continue our work of empowering women, and men within the ECD sector, all while laying the foundation of success for our young children’s future outcomes”. 

– Ruby Matoung, Executive Director TREE

Valley Trust

The Valley Trust (TVT) was established in 1953 as a socio-medical centre for health promotion in the Valley of a Thousand Hills (the valley) in the Outer West region of eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Its vision is to use health and other means to ensure that the rural communities of the valley lead vibrant lives as full participants in a democratic South Africa. In its long and distinguished history, TVT has worked with local stakeholders to bring much-needed development in its target area including the introduction of piped water, roads, recreation halls and promoting the establishment of household and communal vegetable gardens. TVT has also formed strong bonds with local stakeholders and works closely with traditional and elected (municipal) leadership, local structures, government departments and other non-profit organisations.

In 2021, TVT began an intervention to help households develop their own vegetable gardens in order to improve nutritional intake and reduce expenditure on basic food needs. The vegetable gardens are customised for each household and based on the foods that each household consumes the most. The year focused on training 13 TVT staff members and 66 heads of households in what the intervention will entail. 2022 will continue the training and see caregivers implement the knowledge gained through starting gardens in their homes. As at January 2022, 11 gardens had been established. TVT works with agricultural consultancy GN12 Farms & Montorship (Pty) LTD who specialise in training small- and large-scale farmers in crop or animal production for domestic or commercial purposes. In 2021, GN12 began with training TVT staff and selected households in setting up vegetable gardens. In 2022, GN12 will continue with training and providing mentorship and support to ensure the success of the initiative.

• BBBE – 100% Black

• Amount – R20 000

“On behalf of Valley Trust, I would like to thank you for your contribution to our development work. Your donation will be used to further the work that TVT does in assisting communities in the Valley of a Thousand Hills improve their health and quality of life”.

– S Vilakazi, Executive Director, The Valley Trust.

SA Mobility for the Blind Trust

SAMBT has trained nearly 5,000 blind and partially sighted people since inception in 1998, from deep rural areas in Manguzi, to Osizweni, Madadeni and Utrecht, as well as at schools for the blind. They have 41 training programmes in 8 of the 11 District Municipalities. They have a radical outreach approach, running programmes in areas that are under-served or not served at all. Orientation and Mobility (O&M) teaches white cane techniques and orientation skills. This makes it possible for blind people to get about freely and independently without the assistance of sighted people. O&M training is the key for day-to-day well-being of blind people; and promotes social and economic integration. The benefits are not only practical but also emotional and psychological. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) is part of orientation and mobility training. It teaches ways to carry out common daily tasks including cooking, using a telephone, using an auto bank, recognising coins and banknotes, etc.

There are over one million blind and severely visually impaired people in South Africa and there are only about 46 Orientation and Mobility (O&M) practitioners in the whole of the country who are qualified to provide them with Independence Training. (A practitioner holds a two-year diploma from the College of O&M in Johannesburg). The Department of Basic Education recognizes the importance of Independence Training for the children at its 22 schools for the blind, but it is not able at the moment to create posts for qualified practitioners in this field. The sane applies at the Department of Health when it comes to its rehabilitation service. And so, there are thousands of blind children who are not getting Independence Training and many more adults than that. Most of those adults live in rural and township areas assisting the Organisation with sponsorship toward the training of 12 blind and partially sighted people in rural Mtubtuba area to become independent through focused one on one training. The training includes white cane skills as well as how to do seemingly simply daily activities alone - without the need for sighted help.

• BBBEE – 100% Black

• Amount – R75 000

“Our biggest achievement at SAMBT, hands down, is every time a new blind client learns how to get around with his or her white cane on their own. We know how easy it is to forget what courage it takes for a blind person to start walking around without hanging onto someone’s arm.

Our practitioner Thabang recently trained Nthabiseng, who was especially fearful to move around on her own. Although Nthabiseng wasn’t even able to acknowledge her own fear, Thabang realised just how scared Nthabiseng was, recalling her clients’ voice “what if I fall, what if I….” And then, thanks to Thabang’s patient and skilful training, Nthabiseng’s confidence grew to the point, where Thabang started following her some steps behind, all the way building Nthabiseng’s confidence . And so on the day that Nthabiseng got herself to the shop on her own for the first time, the shopkeeper, in awe, exclaimed, “oh wow, you came here all by yourself!” And with that he shoved a whole hand full of sweets into her hand. As they left the shop, Nthabiseng paused to soak in the moment, “You know Thabang, I did not believe you at first that I will be walking on my own”.

Well, Thabang, knew and believed all this, and more. This is the power of our in-depth independence training. And this December holiday, Nthabiseng’s father’s pride in his daughter will be clear to any visitor who he will tell: “I had a lunch that was cooked by my daughter”.

Thank you KZN Slots, for being part of several Nthabiseng’s independence this year.”

- Helen Vosloo Assistant to Managing Trustee, SAMBT

Lungisane Indlela

In 2007 Lungisani Indela was birthed out of a non-profit organization called Indela. The vision of Lungisani Indlela is to transform and empower the lives of the people and children of the Amaoti community, bringing them hope for the future. Their vision and mission is to see every child in a crèche or school; to see the Amaoti crèches and schools transformed and reach a standard of excellence; to see every orphan cared for; entrepreneurial businesses established within Amaoti; and to see sports, dance, drama, art and crafts introduced. In essence to see that no-one will be idle as they develop a transformed work and play ethic. They believe that community development is the most appropriate action to combat poverty. Such development needs to incorporate the social, and physical well-being of each individual (holistic approach), focusing on the old adage of ‘teach the people to fish’. As the African Proverb says ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. This means that it takes more than one person to teach a child the ways of life. KZN Slots assisted the Organisation with installation of an awning at their Safe House to create a space for the children to do their extra lessons, as well as learn arts and crafts and create items that they can sell and improve their circumstances.

• BBBEE – 100% Black

• Amount – R24 800

“I would like to stress our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for your generous donation towards the installation of the awning. It is with businesses & individuals like you that we are able to make a difference in the community of Amaoti, the largest informal settlement in Durban with many people struggling to meet basic needs; and are facing crisis on a daily basis. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable. Lungisani Indlela Trust was established for the purposes of bringing transformation and empowerment to the lives of the children and people of Amaoti. We are so grateful for your partnership in helping these children to access basic needs as well as being loved, nurtured & restored. Your donation really does make a huge difference in our operations, as well the lives of these precious children”.

- innocent Msani, General Manager Lungisani Indlela Trust.

Robin Hood Foundation

Contributed R100 000

The Robin Hood foundation started informally in May 2005 and grew exponentially due to the needs of the community and in 2007 was registered as an NPO. The Foundation has 4 major projects, namely: - Gogo Bags; Love the Babies; Bless a Granny & Grandpa and Hope Breakfast (Child Headed Household). Each project done under the Child Headed Household banner is specifically aimed at orphaned and vulnerable cases and assistance of the Community Liaison is necessary. KZN Slots took this a step further and have funded 10 scholars for the duration of the last five academic years, ensuring that not only do they have their school uniform and stationary needs met, but that their home has the basic food needs met as well. We have annual visits with the children and this year we spent the day at uShaka Marine World.

BBBEE - 100% Black Beneficiaries.

Sponsorship – Uniform, school and daily requirements for underprivileged children and child headed- households

“Thank YOU and YOUR team for the lifeline you give these children, a blessing that I don’t think we’ll EVER know the full extent of xxx”
– Kim Griffith Jones, Co-ordinator Robin Hood Foundation

Dedenthu Primary School

Contributed R95 000

Dendethu Primary School was originally built in 1980 by parents from the local community who contributed R15 each, at that time, to build the first block at the School. It is a no-fee school in the impoverished rural community of Mandeni. The school caters for 310 Learners and has 11 teachers; a security guard; a cleaner; a screener and 2 food handlers. Just over half the Learners are orphaned or come from child-headed and granny- headed households. Most parents earn a marginal income with little local work opportunities. The School has a passionate Governing Body that strives to attain funding for the improvement of the school. They have requested assistance to maintain the school grounds. Without the necessary equipment the grass around the school grows up to a metre long with is dangerous to the children, in that it encourages snakes and crime. Hence the dire need to maintain the School's premises. Further, there is no shaded area for the children to sit under to have their lunches or protect them from the weather.

BBBEE - 100% Black Beneficiaries

Sponsorship – purchasing of the grass cutters; sponsoring the installation of the awning and assisting with the maintenance of the school grounds

“On behalf of the Student Governing Body, the Staff, the Learners and the Parents of Dedenthu Primary School I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the most important donation you have afforded us in order to build an area where learners can sit and enjoy their meals during break. Having a decent area will boost learners’ dignity and self-esteem and make them feel important and valuable.”
– Mr S S Sibisi (Principal at Dedenthu Primary School)

Pongola Community Centre

Contributed R65 000

Pongola Community Centre is a multi-purposed non-profit community-based organization in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal and plays a fundamental role in uplifting impoverished communities. Based in Ward 14, Candover Area, the organization focus mainly in, Social Care, Education, Skill Development, Health (HIV/AIDS), Rehabilitation, Alcohol and drug Abuse. Candover is one of the poorest rural areas under Zululand Region, uPhongolo Local Municipality. This community faces extreme impoverishment as there is little local work opportunities and many homes are child and granny headed, as well. The need for food forces children to leave school at a young age to work in nearby farms to support their families.

The Community Centre has obtained written confirmation from the Department of Social Services agreeing to contribute to a feeding scheme to assist the Candover Community. The Organisation does not have any PPE to ensure the safety both the community, nor the volunteers to keep them safe from Covid-19 whilst executing the project.

BBBEE - 100% Black Beneficiaries

Sponsorship – purchasing of PPE, as well as sponsorship toward the feeding scheme

Utrecht Primary School

Contributed R120 000

Utrecht Primary School was established in 1936 with 80 learners and 4 teachers. The first building was made of corrugated iron and a train shed donated by Babanango Railway Station. The School currently houses 435 learners and 13 teachers. Learners come the rural communities of Osizwini; Vaalbank; Skomplaas; White City; Bensdorp; Mndozo; Emxhakeni; Khayelethu and Berou. Most parents of these students are unemployed and live in RDP houses or Grangparent or Child-headed households. The School has a nutrition program in place for all learners. This school is in desperate need to repair and add to their current sanitation facilities, as well as maintenance to the classrooms which are in poor condition

BBBEE - 100% Black Beneficiaries

Sponsorship – of the installation of additional and repair to current sanitation facilities; maintenance to classrooms and contributing toward the schools nutrition program

Thanda

Contributed R100 000

Thanda was established in 2008 to provide critically needed support for the increasing number of children who were orphaned or made vulnerable by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, Thanda has evolved over the years to provide holistic support for all children and families living in rural communities throughout the Ugu District of KwaZulu-Natal. All of our project staff is hired locally and our varied programmes directly impact nearly 6000 individuals annually. Thanda’s mission is to empower people to create positive change – change in individuals, change in their communities, and eventually changes that impact the world. Our core initiatives aim to develop five core skills: creativity, empathy, self-esteem, perspective, and critical thinking.

Thanda does not receive government subsidies for this programme, which is offered to farmers at no cost. All tools, equipment, and infrastructure remain the property of Thanda and will be withdrawn from the farms if there is a breach of the Memorandum of Understanding. Thanda does not retain any of the profits from produce sales and does not generate an income from the programme other than through sale of agricultural inputs, tractor/implement hire, and milling maize which comprises less than one percent of the total project budget. To support the cost of this programme, Thanda continually researches and approaches appropriate foundation and corporate prospects. Our solar-powered Community Centre, which is the central hub of our operations, is home to six ECD classrooms, a facilitator resource centre, and the municipality’s only library, art centre, and skatepark. During the lockdown, we have also been distributing personal hygiene supplies and food parcels and to households in our community, which we have been able to supplement with fresh, locally grown produce through our Organic Farming Programme.

BBBEE - 100% Black Beneficiaries

Sponsorship – allocated to purchase of New Harrow Disc for ploughing of slopes; Farm-based Training and Mentoring within the Local Community; repair and extension of fencing to localised subsistence farms.

“This is such fantastic news- thank you!!! I am so looking forward to working on this project and positively impacting so many lives together”.
– Angela Larkan (Executive Director - Thanda)

Robin Hood Foundation

Contributed R95 000

The Robin Hood foundation started informally in May 2005 and grew exponentially due to the needs of the community and in 2007 was registered as an NPO. The Foundation has 4 major projects, namely: - Gogo Bags; Love the Babies; Bless a Granny & Grandpa and Hope Breakfast (Child Headed Household). Each project is done under the Child Headed Household banner and is specifically aimed at orphaned and vulnerable cases and assistance of the Community Liaison is necessary. KZN Slots took this a step further and has funded 10 scholars for the duration of the last three academic years, ensuring that not only do they have their school uniform and stationery needs met but that their home has the basic food needs met as well.

“It is always fantastic to catch up with the children and your team at our quarterly interactive that these children definitely don’t get to experience every day and seeing how the children are growing and in fact thriving with the love, accountability and blessings shared by your generous support. After a very special day, each child was safely taken home by the team from Lungisani with their brand new school uniforms, new stationery, brand new school bag, school shoes as well as a big Gogo bag filled with food, toiletries and a brand new blanket, lunch box, etc.  Thank you for your valued support, watching these children connect with your team and grow and thrive over the past year is just wonderful to know the impact you are making on their lives!” – Kim Griffith Jones, Co-ordinator - Robin Hood Foundation.

BBBEE - 100% of Black Beneficiaries.

Khula Education

Contributed R71 230

KHULA Education, situated in the heart of rural uMzinyathi District, KwaZulu-Natal, is a non-profit, educational initiative of The David Rattray Foundation. Programmes are designed to give children the chance to lift themselves out of their extremely disadvantaged backgrounds by improving and supporting their education and development, not just sufficiently to pass a set of exams, but also to effectively prepare them for adult life. We assisted by sponsoring the Inter-school Math quiz and Think Tank Debating programmes for the 2019 academic year.

“Through your support we have been able to invite more schools to participate in these events this year, enabling 298 youth from primary and secondary schools to grow their knowledge of Maths and English.  These children from deep, rural communities in uMzinyathi District, where there are few opportunities for programmes of this nature. We are so grateful that, through your support, we can continue to offer these innovative activities to local children to equip and inspire them to reach their full potential and make a difference in their families and communities”.  – Debbie Heustice, Director: Strategy & Partnerships – Khula Education.

BBBEE – 100% of Black Beneficiaries.

Operation Bobbi Bear

Contributed R120 000

A Human Rights Organisation committed "to rescue, represent and reintegrate raped and sexually abused children, to minimize their risk of HIV/AIDS, and to help them towards wholeness". Bobbi Bear Programmes – Bobbi Bear Rescue Centre; Schools Outreach; Support Groups; Child Safety Officers; Illovo Tree Clinic; Honour Programme. We assisted the Organisation by sponsoring a large fridge and freezer; washing machine and dryer, as well as assisting with a monthly purchase of groceries for the duration of 2019.

“Thank you for standing by us to help relieve the stress and anxiety about where our next meal or source of income will come from so that we can rather focus our time and efforts on the children who have suffered the worst imaginable pain and whose faith in us as adults have all but completely been diminished through the severe neglect and abuse they have been exposed to by the very people they should be able to trust”.  – Eureka Olivier, Director -Bobbi Bear.

BBBEE – 96% of Black Beneficiaries

Khanya Hospice

Contributed R30 000

This Hospice attends to the palliative care of terminally ill patients in the rural and semi-rural areas of the Upper South Coast region. Staff work on an outreach basis attending to patients at their homes. We assisted with the purchase of two wheelchairs; medical supplies; suction machines and adult nappies.

“A BIG “Thank You” to the Management and Staff – and your Corporate Social Investment Company for your wonderful donation to Khanya Hospice. Believe me, this will go a long way and we will be able to help many patients that are on our Home-based care program”. – Neil McDonald, CEO – Khanya Hospice.

BBBEE – 97% of Black Beneficiaries.

Sparks Estate Cheshire Home

Contributed  R70 000

The Home was established in 1979 providing residential care for residents of all communities in the KwaZulu-Natal region and currently houses 41 residents. Most residents come from rural and previously disadvantaged communities. Due to the severity of the disability of the residents, full-time care is a necessary warranting a staff of 27 to adequately meet the needs of the residents. The Home endeavours to prevent the further deterioration of the physical condition of the residents, whilst providing a comfortable living environment and a high standard of care. We assisted with the purchase of twenty wheelchairs; suction machines; adult nappies and a washing machine.

“We thank you most sincerely for your loyal support and donation… your assistance has surely positively impacted our budget. Thank your interest and concern for our special children”. – Roger Gangadoo, Manager – Sparks Estate Cheshire Home.

BBBEE – 98% of Black Beneficiaries.

The Open Door

Contributed R50 000

Open Door is a one-stop trauma and crisis centre. They work with abused women, vulnerable children and families focusing both on prevention (eg. training and awareness) and intervention (eg. counselling and social services). They are also at the forefront, as a registered shelter, in assisting victims of human trafficking. We assisted with a laptop and two sewing machines creating upskilling programs for residents at the shelter, as well as blinds for all the rooms of the shelter.

"From the cocoon of despair... Emerge as fragile as a butterfly, but free".

“Thank you most sincerely for the very generous donation… We really appreciate your amazing support”. – Thora Mansfield, Director – The Open Door.

BBBEE – 89.5% of Black Beneficiaries.

Jes Foord Foundation

Contributed R60 000

This Foundation was started by Jes Foord after she was brutally gang-raped in 2008.  The experience was incredibly traumatic and like all other rape victims, she had to do her statement, attend a doctor for physical examination and evidence collection. After those grueling hours of having to remain in soiled clothes without a shower, she was gifted a similar pack of items from a local pharmacy and Jess was extremely grateful. The Foundation works to empower rape victims through awareness, support and education programs, which is done via three projects – Comfort Bags; Trauma Counselling and Learner Awareness Programmes. We assisted by sponsoring and packing 100 Children’s Comfort bags, as well as sponsored 100 Learners to attend Awareness Programmes.

“A special thank you to KZN Slots for the amazing donation… You have no idea how much this helps the Foundation with ensuring that we can continue to deliver rape comfort bags and create awareness on the message of no means no and what support is available for anyone that is sexually assaulted. It’s people like you who make our job of turning “Rape Victims” into “Rape Survivors” that much easier to do”. - Jes Foord, Director – Jes Foord Foundation.

BBBEE – 91% of Black Beneficiaries.

Reach for Recovery

Contributed R87 250

Reach for Recovery is a breast cancer support Organisation which focuses on breast cancer support and awareness. This Organisation is unique as all Volunteers are Breast Cancer Survivors. it is one of the only organizations’ that provides a patient support service on a national basis. This service is done at no charge to the patient. We maintained our sponsorship of 50 mammograms in 2019.

“We thank KZN Slots for your awesome and generous support of our charity, once again this year. We are so excited that we have the funds to pay for 50 mammograms and the opportunity to save lives. This donation is huge for Reach for Recovery and makes such a difference, not only to the 50 high-risk women but it also helps us create awareness, as word spreads into the communities, that help is available”. – Jenny Caldwell, Regional Chairperson – Reach for Recovery.

BBBEE - 75.5% of Black Beneficiaries.

Phathakahle High School

Contributed R150 000

This 43 year old School is situated at Verdriet Farm in Danhauser.  It is the only high school in the area and houses 680 learners from four feeder schools. Phathakahle High School provides for the basic educational needs for the Senior Phase (Grade 8 and 9) and Further Education and Training (FET) Phase (Grade 10; 11 and 12). Due to financial constraints and lack of regular maintenance and repair, this School is sadly in a poor state of disrepair. This School has requested the assistance of KZN Slots to help with repairs to the classrooms and refurbishment to the Science Laboratory, as well as for two computers for the Principal’s office and the School Office.

Renovations and refurbishment currently underway.

BBBEE – 100% of Black Beneficiaries

Clare Estate Seniors Association Home

Approached KZN Slots for assistance purchasing grocery items (as per their needs) and invited us to join the residents for tea. Home for the aged.

Inqolobane Children’s Home

Approached KZN Slots to assist with purchasing a month’s supply of nappies. The home cares for children with cerebral palsy, as well as children that are physically and mentally challenged.

Tekkie Tax

As a Corporate, it is imperative that we create a culture encouraging the ethos of charity. Tekkie Tax is a dynamic project owned; managed and benefitted by Welfare Organisations. It is a singularly focused national Fundraising Campaign that represents more than 1000 NPOs.

We chose to support Education Charities.

William Clark Garden Home

Renovation and refurbishment of a room creating a library for the children resident at the Home.

All work completed by members of Staff.

KZNGBB Official Charity Golf Day

Renovation and refurbishment of a room creating a library for the children resident at the Home.

All work completed by members of Staff.

Sunflower Day

Robin Hood Annual Charity Evening

St Martin’s Childrens Home

Disclaimer – Cannot post photos of the children as they are placed under Court Order.

Generosity Water

Quadpara Association of South Africa

Sponsorship of 2 wheelchairs to the Association.

Built by our staff as a Teambuild activity on Mandela Day.