Strengthening communities for stronger futures
// Corporate Social Investment \\
Community Upliftment
Sometimes the smallest seeds create the biggest change. Through our partnership with Enactus students, the Sack Farming initiative is giving schools the tools to grow their own food and feed their communities. This started as an idea in KwaZulu-Natal and has blossomed into thriving food gardens that not only supplement school feeding schemes but also teach children the value of sustainability and self-reliance. For many learners, these gardens are more than just rows of vegetables, they are lessons in resilience, teamwork, and the power of nurturing something that grows. In one school, learners proudly take home fresh spinach to share with their families, a simple act that strengthens households and inspires a culture of growing food at home. As the project expands into the Eastern Cape, more schools are joining this journey, turning simple sacks of soil into opportunities for nourishment, income, and hope for the future.
South African Actuaries Development Programme (SAADP)
SAADP is Sasria’s flagship programme. The purpose of the programme is to address the problem of the acute shortage of actuarial skills in the black community in South Africa.
119 Qualified actuaries since inception in 2003
Support provided:
- Academic Support for Bursaries
- Mentorship Programmes
- Psychological Support
- Financial Support
- Career Pathways Support
- Raise Awareness about Actuarial Science
- Attract More Learners in STEM Subjects
- Provide Information on Educational Pathways to Support Teachers
- Identify Potential Candidates for University
Thuthuka Bursary Scheme
Thuthuka Bursary scheme aims to transform, grow, and own the accounting education landscape in the country.
Sasria has supported more than 50 accounting students for the past 6 years
The student receives financial assistance in the form of:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation costs
- Meals
- Where applicable transport; and
- Living allowance/Stipend
Sasria Bursary Scheme
Sasria contributes to tertiary education through its bursary programme. The aim is to support students who pass their high school very well but cannot afford university fees and also to reduce the load that NSFAS is carrying.
Support provided:
- Back-up office- One-on-one session: Aim to check up on the student's well-being and discuss their exam results, challenges, and refer them to professional bodies
- Psychological Support: Life skills programme through Bootcamp- Completed
- Academic Support: Tutorials offered virtually to students – ongoing
- Financial Support: Paying for tuition, accommodation, books, and travel costs
- Exam Tips: These tips are sent via WhatsApp and email
UCT Online
Sasria contributes to making education more accessible for 101 high school learners (Grades 8,9,10 and 11) through the UCT online high school.
Grade 8
45 learners
Average course marks – Grade 8, Term 4, 2024
| Company | Contact |
|---|---|
| Below 40% | 0 |
| 40 - 49% | 2 |
| 50 - 59% | 7 |
| 60 - 69% | 18 |
| 70 - 79% | 12 |
| 80% and over | 6 |
Grade 9
21 learners
Average course marks – Grade 9, Term 4, 2024
| Company | Contact |
|---|---|
| Below 40% | 1 |
| 40 - 49% | 2 |
| 50 - 59% | 2 |
| 60 - 69% | 7 |
| 70 - 79% | 7 |
| 80% and over | 2 |
Grade 10
17 learners
Average course marks – Grade 10, Term 4, 2024
| Company | Contact |
|---|---|
| Below 40% | 0 |
| 40 - 49% | 0 |
| 50 - 59% | 3 |
| 60 - 69% | 6 |
| 70 - 79% | 7 |
| 80% and over | 1 |
Grade 11
13 learners
Average course marks – Grade 11, Term 4, 2024
| Company | Contact |
|---|---|
| Below 40% | 0 |
| 40 - 49% | 0 |
| 50 - 59% | 0 |
| 60 - 69% | 2 |
| 70 - 79% | 9 |
| 80% and over | 2 |
Primestars Maths and Science Revision Programme
We have partnered along with other corporates with Primestars on the EduCate programme. EduCate is one of the leading national youth education programmes that prepare matriculants to excel in their final examinations. The sessions cover the entire Matric Mathematics and Physical Sciences curriculum in an educational yet entertaining manner, also allowing learners to interact with trained educators. Beneficiaries of the programme improve their marks by an average minimum of 10% between their final Grade 11 and Matric results.
184 556 learners reached
772 schools reached
4916 teachers reached
Career Exploration
Sasria partnered with Careers by Colour Career Guidance App to bring career guidance to learners and other young individuals who do not otherwise have access to professional career guidance services. The project was officially launched at the Lodirile Secondary School in Krugersdorp. Grades 9-12 were part of the launch. The programme aims to assist the learners in fulfilling their aspirations by setting up realistic goals and disseminating career information to High School learners.
Infrastructure Development
Due to reports on the lack of proper sanitation and ablution facilities in villages across the country, the Staff Initiative planned for 2024/2025 is towards infrastructure development. Employees were provided with the selection criteria and requested to nominate schools that could benefit from this initiative.
We have received 32 school nominations from staff. Sasria has requested the Adopt A School Foundation to assist with due diligence and implementation.
Due diligence and need analysis were conducted by Adopt A School Foundation. After a thorough research Tjitjila Secondary School in Limpopo was considered as the needy according to the Department of Education priorities. The proposal outlines a plan for the construction of a four-classroom block to address the school’s immediate needs.
Consumer Education
As per the Financial Sector Code, the target for Consumer Education is 0.4% of after-tax profits to be spent every year. The contribution also assists the organization in meeting the Socio-Economic Development targets. CSI works with the Stakeholder Management Team to identify appropriate consumer education projects.
