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Coronation scoops international award for women empowerment in London
Coronation Fund Managers is honoured to receive the 100 Women in Finance Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award for 2024 19 Mar 2024 Read more

Woodville Primary visit to the Cape Town Science Centre
The Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP) and Coronation hosted a celebration of the International Day of Education, emphasising the significance of science education for young children. The Grade 3 learners from Woodville Primary in Mitchells Plain were taken on a science field trip to the Cape Town Science Centre, showcasing fun and inclusive science education at the foundation phase level, aligned with the International Day of Education's mission for equal access to quality education for all children. 25 Jan 2024 Read more

The Ladles of Love Sarmiethon delivers 75,000 sandwiches to kids in need
On World Sandwich Day (Friday, 3 November 2023) the annual Ladles of Love Sarmiethon in Cape Town and Johannesburg delivered a whopping 74,760 sandwiches to children in need. 6 Nov 2023 Read more

Lavender Hill Grade 1s celebrate International Literacy Day with Coronation at the Norval Foundation
In celebration of International Literacy Day today, Coronation and its literacy education partner Living Through Learning hosted over 60 Grade 1 students from Hillwood Primary in Lavender Hill at the Norval Foundation, where they experienced the joy of books, art and nature in richly stimulating surroundings. 8 Sep 2023 Read more

Food ubuntu for Madiba
According to Stats SA, 2.1million households in South Africa are officially food insecure. This Mandela Day, several companies including Coronation, joined forces with FoodForward SA to pack 150 tons of food for one million meals for the hungry. Packing events took place in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. 21 Jul 2023 Read more

10 themes to guide the youth as they enter the workforce
Coronation CEO, Anton Pillay, says the next generation will help turn the economy around - but it takes commitment and creativity to do so. 15 Jun 2023 Read more

Coronation rolls out 21 mobile libraries to disadvantaged schools this World Book Day
Learners from Cypress Primary in Bridgetown celebrate the gift of new books in colourful fashion. 24 Apr 2023 Read more

The Big Read: Joy of reading ignited as learners from 8 Cape Flats schools celebrate World Read Aloud Day
Coronation and its literacy partner Living Through Learning spread joy at all their beneficiary schools and Reading Adventure Rooms in Cape Town as the learners read The Mouse Who Ate the Moon. 7 Feb 2023 Read more

A true inclusive education experience at Carel du Toit Centre on International Day of Education
Coronation sponsors the full tuition fee of 10 learners at Carel du Toit Centre, the only learning institution in Africa where deaf children learn to speak from diagnosis to Grade 3. 30 Jan 2023 Read more

Calling SA: Support Ladles of Love's Mandela Mosaic world record this Mandela Day
This Mandela Day, 18 July 2022, South African hunger relief organisation Ladles of Love invited the public to join its most ambitious food relief world record to date: To create the largest mosaic of food cans of Madiba's face and the SA flag to raise awareness and food aid for South African communities in need. 13 Jul 2022 Read more

World Book Day magic
The Grade 2 class of Vorentoe Primary School in Ravensmead were treated to a fun day of stories, books and a nutritious meal on Friday. This was part of a joint initiative by Coronation Fund Managers, food NPO Ladles of Love and literacy organisation Living Through Learning, to tackle the connection between hunger and poor learning outcomes in disadvantaged communities. 3 May 2022 Read more

Coronation invests in mobile digital classroom to support learners in Langa
This International Day of Education, Coronation CEO Anton Pillay highlighted the need to break down the barriers to a good education in South Africa. 24 Jan 2022 Read more

Coronation extends relief to vulnerable communities on World Food Day
October 2021: In celebration of World Food Day on 16 October, Coronation Fund Managers extended a helping hand to FoodForward SA, as part of their ongoing Covid-19 relief efforts since the onset of the pandemic. 27 Oct 2021 Read more

SA's main food security organisation gets R3m boost from Coronation ahead of second pandemic winter
Coronation doubles up its commitment to national food aid with R3m donation to Food Forward SA as the country faces worsening socio-economic hardships this winter 23 Jun 2021 Read more

Oh happy Book Day - Coronation donates over 1000 books to schools in Cape Town
The magic of books and reading came to life at Levana Primary in Lavender Hill when the learners received a big donation of children's books from Coronation Fund Managers in celebration of World Book Day on Friday, 23 April. The company, in partnership with literacy NGO Living Through Learning, supports various literacy initiatives around the country and donated over 1000 children's books to 20 primary schools around Cape Town in celebration of World Book Day this year. 11 May 2021 Read more

How 2020 may equip students to make an impact beyond expectations
The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted life as we know it. Crucially, it is disproportionately affecting our youth and driving up our already dire youth unemployment rate. 23 Jun 2020 Read more

Coronation Fund Managers supports the Solidarity Fund
In response to the president's call for contributions, 90 employees and the senior leadership from Coronation Fund Managers are pledging a portion of their salaries for a period of three months to the Solidarity Fund. 24 Apr 2020 Read more

The best way to show yourself some love this February
There is truth in the saying that you have to love yourself first before you can love someone else. You work like crazy and you deserve to take the time to invest in yourself. With February being the month of love (and the end of tax season), it's the best time to show yourself (and your hard-earned money) some proper appreciation. You can do this by taking advantage of tax-free investments. If the finance speak is turning you off, just read on, because you should be excited about this (love) interest. 14 Feb 2020 Read more

Entrepreneurship initiative empowering SA's vital emerging farmers
While pervasive drought and hardship have driven a sharp decline in the number of emerging farmers across South Africa (SA), a hands-on agricultural entrepreneurship programme has provided an important lifeline to thousands of struggling small-scale farmers in the Western Cape and other provinces. 4 Feb 2020 Read more

Cape Town centre drives inclusion of hearing-impaired children in SA
As the world celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December 2019, South Africa must focus on educational inclusion for people with disabilities, asset management firm Coronation said. 5 Dec 2019 Read more

Coronation honours SA teachers as key agents of social change
Improving the quality of education in South Africa lies at the heart of breaking the cycle of poverty, but our education system is in crisis and puts sustainable socio-economic development at risk. 8 Oct 2019 Read more

200 schoolgirls hear how the sky is not the limit at Coronation's inspirational Women's Day event
In celebration of Women's Day this August, Coronation welcomed 200 schoolgirls from 20 schools at two exciting events. The girls were all finalists in an essay competition that asked them to write or video their views on the challenges that face young women in South Africa. 20 Aug 2019 Read more

Coronation shines light on unseen spending this Savings Month
To mark National Savings Month this July, Coronation is on a mission to inspire South Africans to scrutinise their saving and spending habits and shine a light on the unseen ways in which we are unnecessarily spending money that could rather be invested for growth. 5 Jul 2019 Read more

Coronation CEO invites young people to have their say this Youth Month
To mark Youth Month and recognise the importance of tapping into the powerful insights of South Africa's youth, Coronation Fund Managers invited 35 finance and business university students to its Cape Town offices for an interactive discussion session with CEO Anton Pillay. 19 Jun 2019 Read more

Why bank tax-free when you can invest tax-free?
If you have R250 per month or more to put away every month for your future, you may be interested in taking advantage of one of the ultimate tax hacks available at present, says Coronation Fund Managers. 12 Mar 2019 Read more

Five ways to help your child harness the power of reading at home
In celebration of International Literacy Day on 8 September, Coronation hosted literacy workshops for parents to arm them with the necessary tools to improve their children's reading skills at home. 7 Sep 2018 Read more

Coronation drops minimum investment amount to R1
And encourages young South Africans to save by offering a 10% top-up in September 5 Sep 2018 Read more

Coronation inspires 200 schoolgirls through unique Women's Day event
To celebrate Women's Day, Coronation hosted 200 schoolgirls from 20 schools at two inspirational events in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The girls, predominantly from disadvantaged backgrounds, revelled in this unique opportunity to hear from and interact with internationally renowned guests - double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes and celebrated sculptor of Wall Street's "Fearless Girl", Kristin Visbal. 6 Aug 2018 Read more

100 reasons why Coronation is celebrating Youth Month
This week Coronation celebrated Youth Month with a fun, educational outing for 100 foundation phase children that the company supports through Capsule, its unique and holistic CSI initiative. Coronation staff and the young learners from Vergenoegd Primary in Delft and Sonwabo Primary in Guguletu spent the morning at the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) in Observatory. 16 Jun 2018 Read more

Coronation launches programme to deepen its CSI impact in South Africa
Through Capsule, Coronation aims to create holistic clusters of support that will enable the youth to thrive. 4 Apr 2018 Read more

Coronation connects with South Africans in new campaign by Net#work BBDO celebrating the last 25 years
Building upon last year's hugely impactful campaign about making South African's hard-earned money work for them, 'Trust Every Day' looks back over the past 25 years through the lens of a South African family. It is a highly charged emotional story of how, no matter the circumstance, we push on and achieve as individuals and a nation. The timeline mirrors that of Coronation, who first opened in 1993, their history proudly interwoven with the rich tapestry of South Africa over these tumultuous times. 6 Mar 2018 Read more

How parents can raise children who love maths
Parents can help their children develop key mathematical skills by playing simple games with them, and by maintaining enthusiasm for the subject. 3 Oct 2017 Read more

Make every day a reading day
With the 8th of September having marked International Literacy Day and South Africans being urged to read books, surveys still reflect that literacy for children, youth and adults is still an unaccomplished goal. 12 Sep 2017 Read more

Gauteng learners celebrate Women's Day with author Tiffany Dufu
Almost 80 learners from Gauteng schools have attended a Women's Day event held by Coronation Fund Managers. 10 Aug 2017 Read more

Coronation brings adventure to reading
Coronation Fund Managers recently established two new Reading Adventure Rooms as part of its initiative to bolster literacy among learners in Grade R to Grade 3. The project involves the training of teachers and implementing a successful language educational programme in the foundational phase. This year, some 7,500 learners are expected to benefit from the programme, which was launched seven years ago. Coronation also sponsors the transformation of classrooms, with murals and equipment, to create stimulating learning environments. These classrooms have become the dwelling of imagination and escapism for the children, who are from unsafe communities. More than two dozen schools are currently part of the programme, which is managed by one of our NGO's, Living Through learning. Most recently, Reading Adventure Rooms have been established at VRT Pitt and Bontebok Primary Schools in Swellendam. 13 Jul 2017 Read more