Kagiso [meaning Peace] Trust was established in May 1985 as a mechanism to channel funds, which would promote the struggle against apartheid as well as uplift and empower communities deprived by the system.

Its contributions to, and hands on involvement in a wide range of projects have allowed Kagiso Trust to make a real difference to the lives of many thousands of South Africans.

Kagiso Trust Investments (KTI), which was born out of Kagiso Trust in 1993, has set the organisation apart from many NGOs in that it serves as a means of generating sustainable income for the future.

The trustees believe that education is the key to the future growth and development of South Africa. To this end, it has developed a pioneering programme, named after one of the founding patrons, Dr Beyers Naudé, who played an active role in the growth of the Trust.

The outlook for the future is promising. As an organisation with a solid foundation and the ongoing dedication of the people who support it, Kagiso Trust looks forward to increased involvement from those who share the dream of making a difference to South Africans.