SIOC-CDT was established in 2006 by Sishen Iron Ore Company (SIOC) (Pty) Ltd to invest in the uplifting of the communities in which the mining company operates in the Northern Cape and Limpopo. Key to these efforts is a strong focus on education and skills...
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SIOC-CDT REACHES NEAR COMPLETION ON THABAZIMBI INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS – MARCH 2022 FINAL
SIOC-CDT – established in 2006 by Sishen Iron Ore Company (SIOC) (Pty) Ltd to invest in the upliftment of the communities in which it operates in the Northern Cape and Limpopo - has as one of its ongoing primary objectives, the facilitation of quality healthcare and...
SHINING THE LIGHT ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) THIS UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela ‘Universal Children’s Day’ is a global initiative held annually on 20 November each year. With its key focus on ‘investing in our future means investing in our children’, it...
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SIOC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST ANNOUNCES BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION PROCESS
The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) Board of Trustees Community Representatives Elections are set to take place on 9 and 10 April 2021. Independently managed by the Independent Elections Facilitators of Southern Africa (IEFSA), it will see the election of...
ACCESS TO RELIABLE AND ‘CONVENIENT’ WATER SUPPLY – LIFE SAVING AND LIFE CHANGING FOR NORTHERN CAPE’S BABATAS COMMUNITY
Access to sustainable and reliable water is not only critical, but fundamental to the provision of basic human rights. But it is not just ‘access’ to water that is key, says Vusani Malie, CEO of SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT), but ‘convenient’ access that...
THE IMPORTANCE OF DRIVING EYE CARE IN SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNITIES
SIOC-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT), rolls out vision care project to communities in the Northern Cape. It’s been almost a year since South Africa went into the initial hard lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. Although most South Africans...
SPEARHEADING POSITIVE CHANGE AMONG SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNITIES THIS FEBRUARY – AND BEYOND
SIOC-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT), in conjunction with the Northern Cape Department of Health (NCDoH) and loveLife, continues to bring essential health and social services to the Northern Cape. Amidst the grip of a global pandemic, this month sees a focus...
SIOC-CDT JTG DISTRICT RE A FOLA MOBILE CLINIC LAUNCH
SIOC-CDT, in partnership with NCDoH has launched the much-needed Re a Fola Mobile Clinic on the 7 October 2020 in Penryn Village, Joe Morolong. SIOC-CDT CEO, Mr Vusani Malie was joined by Department of Health: Head of Department, Dr Dion Theys, Joe Morolong Mayor,...
SIOC-CDT’ E-LEARNING PROGRAMME ACTIVATED
Kathu – The COVID-19 pandemic hit South Africa very hard forcing schools and most activities to shut down; resulting in learners having to use digital platforms to access lessons. This posed a huge challenge especially on disadvantaged pupils who can hardly afford...