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Frequently Asked Questions
Transnet Foundation is the social responsibility division of Transnet Group. Corporate social responsibility is what the Foundation does. It is made up of five portfolios whose main responsibility is to implement socio economic development projects. CSR portfolios are Education, Health, Sport, Arts and Culture and Containerised Assistance.
Yes, if there is synergy and shared objectives, the Foundation will consider entering into partnerships. The Foundation is also inclined towards partnerships since it enhances impacts and assists in the sustainability of projects.
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The donations and sponsorships committee meets on:
17 August 2009
16 November 2009
for the 2009/10 financial year to consider requests for donations and sponsorships dates.
Yes. We now advise you to complete our application form to ensure that you provide us with the required information. This, however, does not guarantee that your request will be successful.
The Transnet Foundation does not offer bursaries. However, within Transnet LTD there is a bursary scheme and applications for bursaries close at the end of June.
The bursaries offered by Transnet LTD are for studies in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. These bursaries are offered to Learners with a pass mark of over 65% in Maths and Science.
Application forms for the bursaries can be downloaded on www.transnet.net.
Sharp Minds is a Maths, Science and Technology programme that is currently being piloted in Districts in 4 Provinces focusing on Learners in Grades 11 and 12. Grade 10 Learners wrote a selection test in order to qualify to be part of the programme and 400 top learners from the 4 Provinces were selected to be on the Programme.
Based on the results obtained from the programme, Transnet Foundation will roll out the programme in other provinces.
The Transnet Foundation does not assist individual schools with infrastructure development but considers funding for programmes run by organisations focusing on Maths, Science and Technology.
There are three major role players involved in this.
- Rural Communities: Various requests are received at Transnet Foundation throughout the year to consider specific stops.
- Department of Health provides Transnet Foundation with information of where Phelophepa can render support to them.
- Transnet Freight Rail indicates what railway lines are available and safe for Phelophepa.
With all the above in mind, 36 stops for each year are then scheduled.
Transnet Foundation has, since the inception of Phelophepa in 1994, established a sustainable and good working relationship with the Department of Health. Their officials guide us to ensure that all Phelophepa operations are aligned with health legislation and protocol. In addition the Phelophepa staff refers patients requiring further attention back to clinics and hospitals and all referrals are followed up from both sides.
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It is within our mandate to contribute towards the development of the South African publics. Our benefits are three fold: to fulfill our socio economic mandate, positioning our company as a good corporate citizen and maximizing the opportunity for our brand awareness to the South African publics.
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No, only established NGOs, CBOs and government co- funded projects are supported. Individuals who apply in a non-profit capacity and represent a developmental organisation may be considered.
Yes, only as far the nearest railway station. The applicant is responsible for road transport.
It is used to provide critical office and storage needs in priority target areas with a focus on safety and security as well as social development needs.
The project focus of the Foundation is on choral music, arts festivals, access to the arts through the Theatre Trucks and visual art and craft. Donations & sponsorships in the art however, consider all arts genres.
No, we do not sponsor individual schools.
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