Our History
In 1997, President Nelson Mandela, made an impassioned plea for black professionals to enter the mainstream economy of South Africa, after decades of huge economic disparities due to apartheid.
Investment Philosophy
Sekunjalo’s investment philosophy is that it is possible “to do good and to do well”. This investment philosophy is achieved through shared value creation and growth in all of our partnerships with all stakeholders.
Ethics & Corporate Governance
Sekunjalo subscribes to the highest governance codes in all of its public and private investments and business dealings. The Group has won several awards for sound business practice...
In 1997, President Nelson Mandela, made an impassioned plea for black professionals to enter the mainstream economy of South Africa, after decades of huge economic disparities due to apartheid.
The economic exclusion of black groupings in South Africa pre-1994 meant: no capital was granted to black individuals by the banks and other financial institutions; they weren’t granted permits to trade; and capital markets was the exclusive domain of white business people.
In order to address this economic imbalance in the country between black and white people, the newly established, democratic government adopted an affirmative economic policy called Black Economic Empowerment, popularly referred to as Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE).
Heeding the call from President Nelson Mandela, Dr Iqbal Survé, a medical doctor, close to President Nelson Mandela decided to leave medicine, to establish The Sekunjalo Group. The Group was founded on an ethos of social justice and broad-based economic participation and inclusion for the majority of South Africans.
Sekunjalo sought to offer “a gentler capitalism” that stressed putting “people before profits”, and investment in skills development especially of black people, as a means of improving the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans.
Sekunjalo’s investment philosophy is that it is possible “to do good and to do well”. This investment philosophy is achieved through shared value creation and growth in all of our partnerships with all stakeholders.
Our investment model is to seek above average returns in our portfolio and to have a scalable social impact especially on the African continent. We are committed towards shared value and shared growth and best practice with our partners and stakeholders. At Sekunjalo, we believe that shared value secures sustainable wealth creation for the Group and our partners.
Sekunjalo’s business model is founded on business excellence and long-term successful partnerships. We partner with companies that share our values and are aligned to believing that business through its success is able to achieve positive social impact. Shared value for Sekunjalo means good intent, good relationships, transparency, and support for partnerships based on global best practice.
Sekunjalo subscribes to the highest governance codes in all of its public and private investments and business dealings. The Group has won several awards for sound business practice and gained recognition for its long-term sustainable business model.
We ensure that the companies we invest in also uphold the high standards of ethics and reporting that is required to operate in their countries of origin and that the principles defined by the King Code of Corporate Governance are adhered to.
Further, that our people and those companies in which we invest must reflect the Triple-Bottom-Line philosophy of, People, Planet and Profits.
The Sekunjalo Group is responsible for appointing the Board Directors for the companies that Sekunjalo controls and those in whom we have a strategic influence through shareholding.
These Directors are appointed on their strong credentials in governance, accountability and business performance.
In 1997, President Nelson Mandela, made an impassioned plea for black professionals to enter the mainstream economy of South Africa, after decades of huge economic disparities due to apartheid.
The economic exclusion of black groupings in South Africa pre-1994 meant: no capital was granted to black individuals by the banks and other financial institutions; they weren’t granted permits to trade; and capital markets was the exclusive domain of white business people.
In order to address this economic imbalance in the country between black and white people, the newly established, democratic government adopted an affirmative economic policy called Black Economic Empowerment, popularly referred to as Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE).
Heeding the call from President Nelson Mandela, Dr Iqbal Survé, a medical doctor, close to President Nelson Mandela decided to leave medicine, to establish The Sekunjalo Group. The Group was founded on an ethos of social justice and broad-based economic participation and inclusion for the majority of South Africans.
Sekunjalo sought to offer “a gentler capitalism” that stressed putting “people before profits”, and investment in skills development especially of black people, as a means of improving the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans.
Sekunjalo’s investment philosophy is that it is possible “to do good and to do well”. This investment philosophy is achieved through shared value creation and growth in all of our partnerships with all stakeholders.
Our investment model is to seek above average returns in our portfolio and to have a scalable social impact especially on the African continent. We are committed towards shared value and shared growth and best practice with our partners and stakeholders. At Sekunjalo, we believe that shared value secures sustainable wealth creation for the Group and our partners.
Sekunjalo’s business model is founded on business excellence and long-term successful partnerships. We partner with companies that share our values and are aligned to believing that business through its success is able to achieve positive social impact. Shared value for Sekunjalo means good intent, good relationships, transparency, and support for partnerships based on global best practice.
Sekunjalo subscribes to the highest governance codes in all of its public and private investments and business dealings. The Group has won several awards for sound business practice and gained recognition for its long-term sustainable business model.
We ensure that the companies we invest in also uphold the high standards of ethics and reporting that is required to operate in their countries of origin and that the principles defined by the King Code of Corporate Governance are adhered to.
Further, that our people and those companies in which we invest must reflect the Triple-Bottom-Line philosophy of, People, Planet and Profits.
The Sekunjalo Group is responsible for appointing the Board Directors for the companies that Sekunjalo controls and those in whom we have a strategic influence through shareholding.
These Directors are appointed on their strong credentials in governance, accountability and business performance.
