At Remgro, impact is not an adjunct to our investment philosophy – it is embedded in how we steward capital responsibly and sustainably over the long term.
We recognise, consistent with global frameworks on the role of sport in development, that sport can be a powerful enabler of social cohesion, inclusion, economic participation and human development.
Aligned with Remgro's broader purpose of contributing to South Africa's long-term prosperity, our sport impact investments are therefore structured to deliver both meaningful societal outcomes and sustainability over time.
Our approach distinguishes clearly between:
This distinction ensures clarity in purpose, governance and capital allocation across the Group.
Remgro's Impact investments are commercially structured investments that seek to achieve long-term sustainability alongside measurable social impact outcomes.
These investments are expected to:
Our focus is on building institutional capacity, credible pathways and scalable impact platforms, rather than once-off interventions.
Remgro continues to strengthen its measurement capability through:
Quantitative indicators such as participation, development pathways and economic contribution
Qualitative narratives reflecting community-level outcomes
Increasing standardisation and integration of reporting across the portfolio
At its core, our approach focuses on four key impact pillars:
Building pride, cohesion and shared identity through sport platforms across communities.
Aligning CSI programmes with sport platforms to enhance reach and long‑term sustainability.
Creating structured pathways from grassroots to elite participation for men and women.
Supporting employment, tourism and broader economic activity linked to sport ecosystems.
These pillars are supported by evolving data-driven measurement systems, incorporating both quantitative indicators and qualitative outcomes
Remgro's sport impact investments are organised and assessed by investee platform, recognising that impact is best understood through the operations, governance and outcomes of each entity.
Football development and social upliftment in the Winelands
Stellenbosch Football Club is 100% owned and controlled by Remgro. The Club plays a critical role in building a sustainable football ecosystem in the Winelands, providing:
SFC's impact is integrated into its core business model, combining competitive performance with structured community engagement and youth development.
Stellenbosch FC's 25/26 mid-season impact snapshot shows how the club continues to live its 'More Than Football' purpose through meaningful community and development-led activations. During the period, SFC recognised 80 Stellenbosch-based youth players, celebrated 50 female players, provided 600 meals to primary school learners, enabled 82 citizens to be tested for diabetes, helped create a permanent safe play space for children in Kylemore, and supported 20 local youth players with international exposure through the MAHD Intercontinental Cup. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how football can be used as a platform for aspiration, inclusion, health awareness, community care, safe play and global opportunity.
130 young and female footballers were recognised across the SFC Youth Awards and SFC Ladies Awards. 600 meals were provided to primary school learners through the SFC x RAMA Feeding Scheme. 82 citizens accessed diabetes testing through the SFC x aQuelle Let's Beat Diabetes activation. 1 permanent safe play space was created for children in Kylemore through the AITSA! Klipkraal project. 20 local youth players received international exposure through the MAHD Intercontinental Cup pathway. 6 impact-led activations were delivered across youth development, inclusion, health, nutrition, safe play and international exposure.
A high-performance platform with deep community reach
SAS is 100% owned and controlled by Remgro and serves as a national and international high-performance sporting hub while remaining deeply connected to its surrounding communities.
Beyond world-class facilities, SAS leverages sport as a tool for:
SAS's initiatives are deliberately designed to be sustained and community-owned, rather than event-driven.
Building opportunity. identity and pathways in the Boland
Remgro is a strategic shareholder (50.0%) in Boland Rugby and participates jointly in funding and governance.
Boland Rugby's impact is rooted in:
The investment recognises that early-stage professionalisation requires patient capital and long-term commitment before commercial sustainability is achieved.
Boland Rugby's 2025 impact can be summarised as a full-pyramid development story. At the grassroots level, more than 200 clubs received practical equipment support. At community level, Derby Days and the Top 12 created local pride, attendance, club revenue and direct investment. At schools and youth level, young players were introduced, recognised and supported through structured pathways. In women's rugby, the Dames delivered both elite performance and skills-development outcomes. At senior level, the Cavaliers' return to the Currie Cup Premier Division restored pride and visibility to the region. The most powerful aspect of the 2025 impact story is that it was not limited to one team or one competition. It reached across the entire Boland Rugby ecosystem. This is what makes the partnership meaningful: it supported participation, performance, education, community pride and long-term opportunity.
Boland Rugby's 2025 season was about more than results on the field. It was a year of measurable impact across grassroots clubs, schools, women's rugby, youth development, player education and community rugby. Through the Sanlam Boland Rugby partnership, 221 clubs were supported with essential equipment, 24 Derby Days brought rugby into communities across all six Boland districts, 46 clubs received sponsored kit through the Top 12, and more than 120,000 spectators attended Top 12 matches across the season. The impact also extended beyond the field. Fifteen Boland Dames players graduated with fitness instructor certification, 10 Cavaliers players completed studies through ETA / Generation Schools, and 82 learners participated in Get Into Rugby development activity. From grassroots access to elite performance, Boland Rugby is building a stronger, more inclusive and more sustainable rugby pathway for the region.
VISION: 2026 AND Beyond
Competing at the highest level in the United Rugby Championship (URC), Champions Cup, and Currie Cup, the Bulls remain one of South Africa's most successful franchises.
Strong academy and youth structures producing future professionals, ensuring continuity of talent and feeding into both the Bulls and Springboks.
Champions of South African women's premier division, pioneering professional pathways for female athletes and expanding inclusivity in the sport.
2023 Springbok Women's XV
2023 SA Sevens Players
2024 Springbok Women's XV Players
2024 SA Sevens Players to Olympics
2024 SA Under 20 Players
2024 SA Sevens Players to Olympics
2026 SA Womens Sevens Players
2026 Springbok Womens XV Players
More than 8 764 registered players across BBRU, excluding schools. Male 6753 and female 2011, 24 Clubs
| Bulletjie rugby | 6 000 |
| Primary school | 34 802 |
| High school | 7 648 |
| Transport | R600 000 |
| Administration | R350 000 |
| Medics | R400 000 |
| Equipment | R500 000 |
| Referees | R600 000 |
Approximately 55 000 matchday attendees across the season.
10 Cavaliers players graduated through ETA / Generation Schools, with six merit awards and three distinction awards.
7592 participated in GIR program, Vuka 485
Please see Annexure A: EVENT ATTENDEE PROFILE & AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
Vodacom Bulls:
Loftus Versfeld Stadium:
The Open Play Foundation was founded by Remgro and Stellenbosch FC in January 2023 to provide children with safe spaces to play, socialise, learn and grow. Since unveiling its first infrastructure investments in October 2023, Open Play has revitalised community spaces in Stellenbosch into accessible recreational platforms supporting sport, culture and education through long‑term community partnerships. Five facilities have been completed, and two more approved projects are in planning.
The Foundation provides ongoing support including maintenance training, coaching and organisational support, security infrastructure, equipment, player engagement and activation assistance. Its strategic framework is based on the Building Blocks of HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences):
Remgro supports the Open Play Foundation financially and on a governance level. Its board consists of Faffa Knoetze (Chairman), Mariza Lubbe, Stefan Crouse, Johan Piek, Khulekani Ndzimande (observer, at Remgro), Hanli Brink (independent non-executive director) and Marco Botha (CEO).
All facilities. Open Play Sopact Sense M&E data
Infrastructure investment
Water purified (enough to fill more than 4,500 domestic bathtubs)
Sessions recorded
Activity hours recorded
Host beneficiary participants Boys: 8,940 (50%) and Girls: 4,780 (35%)
The GreenSource Sports for Water Facility at Kayamandi Primary School has become an important shared community space, creating consistent opportunities for sport, learning and social connection. While soccer remained the main activity, the facility also supported physical education, life skills sessions, volleyball and netball, ensuring broader participation and meaningful inclusion of girls. The programme strengthened relationships between schools, coaches, clubs and specialist organisations, creating a collaborative environment that extended beyond sport. Community tournaments, holiday programmes and festive events encouraged interaction between learners, parents and visiting schools, helping to build a stronger sense of belonging and pride. Regular maintenance and coach development ensured that activities remained safe, structured and accessible to the wider Kayamandi community.
Infrastructure investment
Sessions
Activity hours
Host beneficiary participants (Boys: 9,120 (48%) and Girls: 9,780 (52%))
Main activity drivers
The Pinkie’s Promise facility provided a stable and inclusive environment that supported both physical activity and personal development throughout the reporting period. Through indigenous games, volleyball, life skills programmes and recreation sessions, learners were given regular opportunities to build confidence, teamwork and social connection. Large assemblies, cultural events and fundraising activities helped strengthen the sense of community ownership around the facility, while weekly sessions created continuity and routine for participating learners. Coaches and partner organisations played an important role in sustaining the programme and expanding its reach through holiday activities and special events. Strong girls’ participation in life skills, assemblies and cultural activities demonstrated the programme’s accessibility and social value, while the mix of sport and psychosocial support contributed to a more holistic developmental environment for young participants.
Infrastructure investment
Sessions recorded
Activity hours
Host beneficiary participants (Boys: 9,120 (48%) and Girls: 9,780 (52%))
Main activity drivers
The Courts of HOPE facility at Pieter Langeveldt Primary operate as a highly active and inclusive community space, offering learners regular access to sport, life skills, and structured recreation. Activities such as netball, soccer, karate, rugby, hockey, and physical education created opportunities for both personal growth and social interaction, while strong girls’ participation in netball and dedicated soccer programmes highlighted the facility’s inclusive approach. Visiting schools, festivals and competitive fixtures encouraged wider community engagement and drew meaningful parent involvement, strengthening relationships beyond the school environment. Coaches and partner organisations consistently contributed to skill-building and values-based learning, ensuring that the courts supported more than athletic development alone. Ongoing maintenance also ensured that the facility remained safe, welcoming and suitable for sustained community use.
Infrastructure investment
Sessions recorded
Activity hours
Host beneficiary participants (Boys: 892 (63%) and Girls: 523 (37%))
Main activity drivers
The Klipkraal Multipurpose Facility developed into a well-used and socially valuable community space, creating regular opportunities for participation, recreation and social interaction. Football activities and spontaneous play formed the core of facility use, while netball created particularly strong opportunities for girls’ involvement and inclusion. Community events, evening club sessions, and visiting teams increased visibility and strengthened connections between local organisations and residents. Coaches and Open Play staff played an important leadership role by creating structured, welcoming environments that encouraged continued participation across age groups and genders. Routine maintenance, including repairs and safety interventions, ensured that the astro remained playable and reliable despite changing weather conditions. Overall, the facility demonstrated growing community ownership, inclusive participation and the positive social value of accessible recreational spaces.
Dorothea Special School is a public special-needs school in Stellenbosch that provides education and developmental support for learners with intellectual and other learning barriers. The school focuses on creating an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes life skills, personal growth and greater independence for children who require specialised educational assistance. The facility was named after the late Ivan, an individual with an intellectual impairment who inspired the founding of a newly-fenced artificial multipurpose court constructed from water-based hockey astro and an additional shockpad layer to soften bumps and falls, and create a safe and welcoming environment for physical activities and play.
Unveiled: June 2026
Endurocad is a registered NPO based in South Africa, founded in 2013 with a core mission to promote education and personal development, using athletic potential as a powerful catalyst for growth. Remgro has supported Endurocad from its early years and continues to provide funding for its programmes.
While initially established to enhance athletic performance, Endurocad has evolved to place education and holistic development at the heart of its initiatives.
A flagship initiative, the Stellenbosch High School Bursary Programme, has grown into an independent entity with its own funding streams, showcasing the sustainability and impact of educational support linked to sport.
Endurocad’s current focus lies in expanding and refining programmes that integrate academic support, life skills training, and career guidance alongside athletic development. These include: the Endurocad Achieve Empowerment Programme, which combines the Post School Pathway, the Young Women Empowerment programme, and the Athletes Academy running club.
At its core, Endurocad creates an environment where sport becomes more than competition – it becomes a vehicle for self-discovery, discipline, teamwork, and long-term personal growth. Participants are encouraged to develop both on and off the field, gaining life skills that extend well beyond their athletic careers.
Through the Achieve Empowerment Programme, Endurocad currently supports 50 athletes with access to tailored personal development opportunities, extensive academic support, and specialised coaching in areas such as strength and conditioning, participation strategies, and sports psychology. Furthermore, nearly 300 athletes benefit from a sense of community and structured development through the Athletes Academy running club, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to inclusive, lifelong learning and empowerment through sport.
For more information, please visit www.endurocad.co.za
Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS)
The young women’s programme includes 50 high school learners from different communities and backgrounds who are on a journey to their matric year. Monthly get-togethers and special day events, like Women’s Day, are celebrated. Topical themes are addressed to supplement the standard learning curriculum that these young women receive at school. The aim is to provide them with leadership and other core skills to strengthen their ability to become model learners and influential community contributors in the future.
Stellenbosch Football Club (SFC)
SFC’s tagline is “More Than Football”, which speaks to its ambition to make a difference in the local communities and the lives of its club’s stakeholders. SFC’s youth academy is one of the pillars of our community-inspired work. The club has more than 100 young aspiring footballers (including girls) aged 10 to 18 who benefit from its holistic development programme. The aspiring footballers not only receive high-level football coaching, but also an array of life skills aimed at developing not only good footballers, but also young men and women who can become contributing community leaders and good citizens. The club now has regular representatives at national age group level, and it has proudly produced players who are now playing professional football across the country and even abroad!
A notable story is the young local player Tylon Smith (19), who has progressed from Jamestown to London. He has been part of the SFC Academy since the age of 13, and recently won the Player of the Tournament Award at the African Under-20 African Championship won by South Africa. The club has now secured a move for him to English Football giants, Queens Park Rangers
SFC held over 50 events during the year, which included Friendship Games every Friday with youth and parents from different communities getting together to play and socialise in a safe area whilst learning key life skills such as discipline, effective communication and respect. Madiba Day, Women’s Day, Father’s Day, and many other annual celebratory days were commemorated in a special way to encourage volunteerism and good citizenship.
Futsal Tournaments: Regular futsal (small-sided football) games were held for boys and girls in Central Stellenbosch, Kayamandi, Cloetesville, Jamestown, Idas Valley and Kylemore. This was aimed at teaching them the game and associated life skill disciplines.
Remgro's people play a central role in stewarding these investments through governance, oversight and long-term institutional support.
Our approach reflects a belief that sustainable impact is achieved through disciplined stewardship, strong governance and long-term commitment.
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