Corporate Social Investment Portfolio of African Access Holdings

African Access aims to bring the previously disadvantaged communities into the mainstream of the economy with focus and emphasis on empowering and educating women and youth. People with disabilities have also benefited from the company’s care,
mentorship and custody project

“Just as a large company seeks to conserve its assets and its future survival by reinvesting part of its profits, so it should seek to conserve and improve the social environment in which it does business, in the hope that it will be able to continue to do business in the future, preferably in a better environment than it has at present”

Given our history and legacy, African Access does not operate in a corporate vacuum in the new South Africa.

As a new generation South African company, African Access has solid community connectivity, firmly believing that its emerging blue-chip status is consistent with its philosophy to grow communities and deliver social responsibility to disadvantaged communities. Outside the boardroom negotiations, securing of new business bottom lines and growing the company, African Access has a broad-brush policy of serving the communities across South Africa.

African Access has given new meaning to the social mantra – “A Corporate With A Heart” – and since its formation in 2003, the company’s leadership has been adding value to the communities they had come from.

From mentoring black-owned SMMEs, sponsoring educational bursaries to children from indigent communities in Kwa-Zulu Natal, equipping school laboratories with computers to creating jobs every day, empowering women-inspired enterprises and making the dream of a young woman come true on the opera stage, African Access is ahead in the corporate social responsibility stakes.

Sponsorship of Musical Prodigy : Daniel Petersen III

The relationship between AAH and Danny Petersen III started in 2006, when the Company funded a documentary about his life. 
African Access saw great potential in Danny that encouraged us to support and invest in Daniel III. 
African Access agreed to sponsor a specially-modified  luxury van that ensures that him and his band travel in style wherever they perform across the country African Access strongly believes in unlocking potential and identifying talent and capabilities, like that Danny embodies. 

We are incredibly proud to be linked to his journey and will Young music sensation, Daniel Petersen III – alias ‘Danno’, as the child musical prodigy is known, started showing exceptional talent at the age of two. He has mesmerised the musical world with his unique talent for using all his four limbs independently when playing the drums at the age of 18 months- something which many professional drummers never quite achieve. He has since gone on to win numerous musical accolades and been invited to perform at prestigious occasions both at home and abroad.

African Access Sponsors Eagle House Fun day

African Access Sponsors ‘Eagle House Fun day’ Sat 29 Sept 2012 with special guest appearances by Dr Victor, Crazy White Boy and AAH’s Prodigy drumming sensation, Daniel Petersen III

To read the letter of Appreciation [ CLICK HERE ]

Sponsorship of Studying Opera Singer

Ms Magdeline Lesoalo Magdeline is studying at Tswane University of Technology for her National Diploma Vocal Art Performance. African Access has sponsored the Studies of this lady since 2009 whom is currently in her 3rd year of studies.

Sponsorship of Maragon Private Schools High Girls 1st Hockey Team

African Access Holdings sponsored the Teams kit which they wore and used locally and internationally.

Sponsorship of Tornadoes Rugby tour players playing kit

Sponsorship of Tornadoes Rugby tour players playing kit for when they played at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth during November 2012.

Little Layla Card

African Access Holdings donates R50 000 to a mom in a desperate drive to save her beautiful little girl.

When a Single mom was given devastating news that her precious little four year old baby girl had an incurable brain tumour, she was crushed.

Only a month after she received the news, Single mom Zai Card is convinced that she has found a treatment that will save her child's life. Zai is on a mission to raise the R400 000 it will take to get her daughter to Berzynski clinic in Housten, Texas wherein Layla can get the rare treatment that has already worked for four other South African Children with the same illness.

When African Access Holdings CEO - Mr. Shaun Battlemann, heard about this little girls plight he instantly agreed to make a R50,000 donation towards the medical costs.

In reply to the Card family's expression of gratitude, Mr. Shaun Battlemann simply said : "Just as in the Adam Langley instance, I made this personal commitment instantaneously on the following basis -

• My heart was in it and as Mandela also quoted :- "No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child"
• If my loved ones ever needed a helping hand, My prayer is that the lord places an Uncle Shaun in their lives."

"THE LOVE FOR LAYLA" - join the Support page on FACEBOOK

To find out how you can make a difference please email laylacardappeal@gmail.com
or contact 084 822 9509

To read more of the article published in:
THE STAR , 2012/10/22: [ Click Here ]
iOL NEWS, 2012/10/22: [ Click Here ]

Email from David Tims - 18-07-2012

" Hello to all at African Access/EduSolutions.

Please do pass this email on!

I am sitting in a dingy, dark and wet london town where I have just realised the date! It is of course the birthday of Nelson Mandela.

On this day last year, you made me the happiest person on earth, and changed the lives of over 1,000 people at Inchanga Primary School. I cannot even begin to put into words how much that single day, and the work you have done at the school has touched my heart.

The children have never had a more fun day at their school, it is a day that they will never forget! "

[ Click to Read more here ]

Heartwarming Story of African Access's CEO Pledging R50 000 for boy with Cerebral palsy!

On Monday the 13th February 2012 , The Cape Argus published a heartwarming story about how the plight of Adam Langley, 7 years old, touched the heart of African Access Holdings CEO Shaun Battlemann, whilst on a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Mr. Battlemann was on his way to the toilet when a hostess ( Tracey Field of SAA ) told him about a boy , a former colleagues son - for whom she was trying to raise funds.

The Child, Adam Langley suffers from Cerebral Palsy , a Disorder that affects the motor aspects of the brain. Over and above that he is also a spastic quadriplegic, thus unable to use all four of his limbs and has limited control of his head. Adam was born prematurely and after four months in hospital , the family's hospital bill alone was almost R1 Million and they were really struggling with Adams daily medical & financial demands
(Adam eats and is medicated through a feeding tube in his Stomach 3 times a day).

Mr. Battlemann was so touched by the hostess's concern for another human being - something he felt is rare in our world today, that he pledged R50 000 to the family. The warm hearted CEO and Financial Director of AAH , Moosa Ntimba , met the 7 year old & his parents, Hayley & Clint Langley on Thursday to give them Good news.

Overcome with emotion they couldn’t say much and just wanted to Thank him. Hayley said that Mr. Battlemann had changed their lives in so many ways. She said they "were in the process of setting up a trust fund for Adam. This would assist in his care for as long as possible.”

Clint, Haley & adam langley with
CEO, Mr. Shaun Battlemann
Of AAH

'THANK -YOU' Letter & update on Adam & the langley's progress

" Good Day Mr Battlemann, and the African Access Core Team.
We are so Thankful for Miracles which have happened over the last months.

Since the first fund raiser which was held on the 4 November 2011, Adam, as well as his parents’ lives have changed so much. 

Adam's future is now filled with Hope and Possibility.."
[ READ MORE HERE ]

Haley & Adam langley

African Access Holdings Sponsors SA Entry Into The 2011 New York Invitational Cup Regatta.

African Access Holdings in partnership with the Royal Cape Yacht Club, is sponsoring the South African entry into the 2011 New York Invitational Cup Regatta 2011.
[CLICK TO VIEW VIDEO & more info]

John Martin, Executive Director of Original Boats which is a subsidiary of African Access Holdings and Commodore of the Royal Cape Yacht Club has been invited to contest one of the world’s most prestigious inter-club events, The New York Yacht Club Invitational Club Regatta presented by Rolex.

19 yacht clubs from 13 countries and 6 continents will be competing for this esteemed Cup which takes place in Newport, Rhode Island from 09th to 18th September 2011

Realising a dream of a life time

Letter Of Appreciation For Housing For the Poor -
Realising a dream of a life time

The Ensindisweni Christ Salvation Centre would like to thank EduSolutions for their contribution in building community houses in Maphumulo, KwaZulu Natal. It is heartening to see how you have enabled these poverty-stricken members of the community to realise what is normally a dream of a life-time. You have set an example for many other private sector companies by truly buying into our government’s social agenda to house the poor. We truly appreciate your exemplary leadership in our country’s fight against poverty”
– Advisor, Siza Mthethwa

Edusolution contributers to
housing the poor

EduSolutions Sponsors 2010 Community Awareness Event in Rural KwaZulu Natal

EduSolutions, a subsidiary of African Access, recently sponsored the Ensindisweni Christ Salvation Centre in Maphumulo, North of KwaZulu Natal as part of a drive aimed at building public excitement and awareness leading up to the Fifa 2010 World Cup. Various Promotional material and communication messages were widely distributed inspiring a sense of pride, patriotism and unity amongst the community

Building public excitement & awareness leading up to the
Fifa 2010 World Cup

Cornerstone, a premier Christian College in the Western Cape

Cornerstone College

The company has also left its CSR legacy at Cornerstone, a premier Christian College in the Western Cape, aimed at training students from a Biblical World-View to leadership maturity.

People with disabilities have also benefited from the company’s care, mentorship and custody project, and various other projects..

The Mathew Goniwe Cradock Four Trust is close to the heart of this corporate. African Access continues to salute these four brave young South Africans who were brutalized by apartheid in their fight against racism and oppression with its gesture of an annual R1-million grant to boost economic development and skills training. At the same time funding is spent on sports and recreational development in the community.

African Access Holdings Pledges R100 000 Towards School Music Hall During Madiba Day, 67 Minutes Community Activity

African Access Holdings feeding 1300 Children on 2011 Mandela Day

In celebrating former president, Nelson Mandela’s selfless contribution to the global pursuit of peace and reconciliation, Management and Staff of African Access Holdings spent their 67 minute community activity at Inchanga Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal, feeding 1300 children – 400 of whom are orphans.

During this activity, it was discovered that the school’s talented young choir did not have the adequate facilities and equipment to further their studies in music. Being at the forefront of education, African Access pledged R100 000.00 towards restoring Inchanga Primary’s music hall and equipping the facility with the proper music equipment and instruments. 

African Access Holdings Sponsors 100 Laptops For Needy Schools.

In our most recent initiative, EduSolutions, a subsidiary of African Access Holdings, came to the aid of the MEC of Education in KwaZulu Natal, sponsoring a total of 100 laptop notebooks for children in the rural schools. These laptops are being handed over currently to schools in various districts in KZN. Our commitment to promote technology solutions and offerings to improving learning and teaching with a specific focus to math’s, science and technology curriculum is part of African Access’s ongoing initiatives in Education.

EduSolutions sponsored 23 of KwaZulu Natals’s top Matric achievers with laptop computers

Edusolutions Sponsors 2010 Top Matric Achievers With Computers

EduSolutions sponsored twenty three of KwaZulu Natals’s top Matric achievers with laptop computers at an awards ceremony held at the ICC . This year’s learners who have achieved academic excellence in their matriculation examination were awarded with the latest technology to complete their studies efficiently.

EduSolution’s initial commitment was to sponsor 15 students with laptops but came to the rescue on a last minute request for a further 8 students to be sponsored. At the awards ceremony, Group Sales & Marketing Director, Thabo Mpama emphasised the need for the learners to continue maintaining their academic excellence throughout their studies thus equipping them with the skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the future economic growth and development of South Africa. Although EduSolutions promotes technology solutions with a specific focus to maths, science and the technology curriculum, these computers were awarded to the learners irrespective of the field of study the learners wish to pursue.

EduSolutions - Outstanding contributors to the poverty stricken
- Letter Of Appreciation For Housing For the Poor

“The Ensindisweni Christ Salvation Center would like to thank EduSolutions for their contribution in building community houses in Maphumulo, KwaZulu Natal. It is heartening to see how you have enabled these poverty-stricken members of the community to realize what is normally a dream of a life-time. You have set an example for many other private sector companies by truly buying into our government’s social agenda to house the poor. We truly appreciate your exemplary leadership in our country’s fight against poverty”
– Advisor, Siza Mthethwa

EduSolutions Sponsors 2010 Community Awareness Event in Rural KwaZulu Natal

EduSolutions, a subsidiary of African Access, recently sponsored the Ensindisweni Christ Salvation Center in Maphumulo, North of KwaZulu Natal as part of a drive aimed at building public excitement and awareness leading up to the Fifa 2010 World Cup.

Various Promotional material and communication messages were widely distributed inspiring a sense of pride, patriotism and unity amongst the community

Edusolutions Sponsors Wheelchairs

EduSolutions, a subsidiary of African Access Holdings recently came to the aid of an Umthatha special school (Ikhwezi Lokusa Special School) after a plea made by the Daily News was published. EduSolutions contributed the shortfall of R369 000 of the R508 000 needed to purchase wheelchairs for schools.

“TODAY IS A NEW TOMORROW..”