Fundi has once again partnered with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to celebrate top matric achievers in KwaZulu-Natal. The provincial awards recognise the outstanding results of dedicated and tenacious matriculants across the region who achieved a collective pass rate of 89.5% for the province.
Fundi recently joined local celebrations to support the DBE’s KwaZulu-Natal Award Ceremony – contributing three shopping vouchers to top matriculants. Held in Durban this year, the awards recognise and reward the region’s highest achievers.
“We want to thank teachers in the province for their hard work and acknowledge their contribution in shaping the future of our children,” says Mary Maponya, Fundi Executive Head: Lending. “We further celebrate the learners themselves, who have had to overcome diverse challenges, and who have made the most of each and every opportunity they’ve been given, to be able to stand here today. We want to encourage them to continue to excel, and to keep on reaching for success.”
She adds that Fundi is committed to each learner’s growth. “As an organisation that enables access to quality education with our solutions, we are privileged to be part of these celebrations. We congratulate each matriculant and wish them every success going forward,” Maponya concludes.
About Fundi and the Fundi Foundation
Fundi is South Africa’s leading education finance and education fund management solution specialist. The company’s purpose is to help others realise their purpose. It is positioning its brand as Africa’s single source for all services that enable the education and learning journey.
Fundi’s innovative solutions span finance and education loans; end-to-end bursary administration; and cashless digital devices for students. Its “all things education” approach incorporates a full-suite offering including online student accommodation, as well as data and airtime purchases. Its full range of supportive educational services reduces administration and increases productivity for students, parents, bursars and institutions. A seamless customer experience is the company’s intended strategy.
Fundi is passionate about making a tangible difference in the life of every African through education. In 2019 it launched its own NGO – the Fundi Foundation (NPO number: IT001931/2019 PBO). Committed to partnering with public and private institutions to facilitate access to quality education for the “missing middle” in particular, the fund supports beneficiaries in both the secondary and tertiary education spaces.
The Foundation actively demonstrates Fundi’s long-term commitment to enabling education dreams and making an impactful difference in society. It is a universe of all things that enable education and learning for those who can’t help themselves.
Fundi Foundation is managed by a board of trustees made up of management at Fundi, with financials audited by PWC. The fundraising initiatives at FundiFoundation fall under five pillars, namely R10GoesALongWay, Leaders4learners, 12for12, RebuildSA, Fundi Bursaries and Fundi Capital.
For more information about Fundi, visit www.fundi.co.za.
