Mission
To improve the quality of life for all, including the unemployed, women, youth, workers and marginalised communities in South Africa
To support projects that have the potential to assist beneficiaries in becoming self-reliant
To build non-racialism in South Africa, promote respect for diversity and encourage all races and all people of different faiths and cultures to move forward
Ubuntu
Compelled by the African philosophy of Ubuntu – which recognises the interconnectedness of humanity – the Motsepe Foundation was established by Dr Patrice Motsepe and Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe in 1999. This simple word encapsulates the African concept of giving and caring for our neighbours and other members of our community. This selfless and compassionate quality is part of the age-old African culture and expresses the core value of humanity as goodness to our fellow men. The act of giving back has been and still is an integral part of our moral duty and collective responsibility. It is a concept that has held African families and communities together for generations, despite the continent’s many challenges. The Foundation is proud to pass it on to the next generation
Core values and ethics
Success comes from serving with humility and respecting relationships with internal and external partners
The Foundation aims to consistently conduct itself in a manner that displays honesty, integrity, commitment and credibility
It continuously strives to be the best in everything it does
It is driven by a commitment to helping others help themselves
GEWAL
The Motsepe Foundation has a targeted focus on youth, women and other vulnerable groups across Africa. The Centre for Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership (GEWAL) complements these efforts by directly engaging on contentious topics in our society.
Community Development
We understands that in order for people to progress, work must be done at the level of communities. Through a variety of programmes with schools and churches in communities since 2016, the Foundation has helped assist communities throughout South Africa in a number of ways.
Bursary Programme
The Motsepe Foundation has a targeted focus on youth, women and other vulnerable groups across Africa. The Centre for Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership (GEWAL) complements these efforts by directly engaging on contentious topics in our society.
Sports, Music and the Arts
The Motsepe Foundation is committed to helping to build a well-rounded society. It believes strongly that success cannot simply being measured in economic terms and is, therefore, committed to promoting sport and the Arts in all communities.
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Motsepe Foundation Gender, Wellness and Leadership (GEWAL) Summit Media Release
Sandton, 3 March 2021.The Motsepe Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 5th annual Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership Summit will take place online on 8 March 2021 from 10h00
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R5 million donation for UCT’s COVID-19 Response
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) chancellor, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, has announced a R5 million donation by the Motsepe Foundation to help the university manage its multi-faceted response to the global COVID-19...
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