SAB Foundation
The SAB Foundation was set up in 2010 as an element of the broad-based black economic empowerment transaction conducted by South African Breweries Ltd (SAB). The SAB Foundation is an independent Trust that annually invests millions of rands towards developing entrepreneurship in South Africa and the benefit of the wider South African community.
The SAB Foundation focuses on supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), so as to contribute to the economic and social empowerment of historically disadvantaged persons, primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) through entrepreneurship development, prioritising opportunities within MSMEs for women, youth, people living in rural areas, and persons with a disability.
Between 2015 and March 2024, the SAB Foundation has deployed over R668 million in grant funding, business development support and interest-free loans to 7 409 entities. Of those that responded to our annual surveys, 90% reported that they were still operational.
SAB Foundation | Ambesha Africa
SAB Foundation | Madimbo Agri Group
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | WEBMAX
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | Utlwa Collective
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | Rhiza Babuyile Crop Hub
SAB Foundation | SIADEA Winner | Sum1 Investments
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | The Marking App
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | The Surgical Assistant
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | Sparks Impact Fellowship
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | Tap-Fi
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 Winner | Magnaflow Magnaslide
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | Qwli
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 | NuroZA
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 Finalist | Nappertoir Eco Cement
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 Finalist | Kioni Women Microenterprises
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 Finalist | Jobox
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 Finalist | New Tonometer
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 Winner | White Cane
SAB Foundation | SIADEA 2025 Finalist | Rural Areas Power Wheelchair
SAB Foundation | SIADEA205 Finalist | OAPD Economic Empowerment Project
SAB Foundation | SIADEA205 Finalist | Monate Sensory Flavour Training
SAB Foundation | SIADEA205 Finalist | Inspyre
SAB Foundation | SIADEA205 Finalist | Disability Orientated Radio Station
SAB Foundation | SIADEA205 Finalist | Digital Assistive Technology
SAB Foundation | SIADEA2025 Awards
SAB Foundation | Carla Botha, Founder of ACE Consortium
SAB Foundation | Tholoana Enterprise Programme | How to apply
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