Community Investment

We empower communities through education programmes, upliftment initiatives, NPO partnerships and nationwide employee volunteering. 

Uplift in action
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Organisations supported
1 000+

We support early childhood development centres, primary and high schools and afterschool programmes.

Volunteers engaged
3 000+

We support communities across South Africa, with initiatives active in all 9 provinces.

Beneficiaries impacted
97 000+

We support learners with skills, resources and opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.

Banking on Capitec Foundation

We help schools grow together by building confidence in teachers, learners and key subjects that shape future opportunities. 
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Banking on accessible education

We've partnered with Thuma Mina Teaching to strengthen EMS education in classrooms.  
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Banking on our children

Together with Afrika Tikkun Bambanani, we empower children through early childhood development.


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ECD

The first years of a child’s life shape everything that follows. Our Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme supports children during the critical developmental period between 0 – 6 years. We partner with Afrika Tikkun Bambanani (ATB) to strengthen ECD centres across all 9 provinces. Together, we support 134 ECD centres and help create sustainable early learning environments where children can thrive.

Many ECD centres face challenges such as limited resources, underqualified teachers and limited access to digital tools. We help by:

  • Upskilling ECD teachers and principals
  • Providing a structured curriculum and essential learning materials
  • Introducing safe, age‑appropriate digital learning tools
  • Strengthening relationships between ECD centres and their communities
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Life Skills

As learners approach adulthood, they need more than academic knowledge – they need practical skills for life, work and financial wellbeing. Our Life Skills programme, run by our trained Branch Managers, helps Grade 11 learners build the confidence and competencies they need for the modern workplace.

With South Africa’s high youth unemployment rate, our programme directly supports career readiness and real-world learning through:

  • Practical life and financial skills
  • Career guidance and self-reflection
  • Exercises that build confidence and independence

Learners receive a MyNext Guide, developed by Ruda Landman in partnership with StudyTrust, to support long-term skills development and self-directed exploration.

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Partnerships

We work with trusted non-profit organisations (NPOs) to support South Africans at every stage of life – from early childhood development to leadership in the workforce.

Through these partnerships, we enable access to:

  • Education and skills development
  • Psychosocial support
  • Infrastructure improvements
  • Food security and community wellbeing 

  • Afrika Tikkun Bambanani
  • Ashton Vocational Academy
  • Calling Education
  • Christel House South Africa
  • Community Keepers
  • FoodForward SA
  • Free Market Foundation – Khaya Lam
  • JGE Funding Trust – Bonnievale 418
  • Legacy Community Development

FAQs

We focus on education, youth development and community upliftment. Our goal is to support learning at every stage. We also encourage our people to volunteer and get involved in meaningful ways that strengthen local communities.

We partner with public benefit organisations on socio-economic development programmes that align with our social investment focus on education, financial literacy and community development.

We do not support political, religious or discriminatory organisations, overseas or local tours, sporting activities or sports and recreation clubs, membership subscriptions, arts or music events, fundraising events, conferences or workshops, research projects, trade unions, advertising in educational or other supplements, individuals or organisations with employee conflicts of interest.

No. We only work with organisations that meet our partnership criteria.

We measure impact through learner outcomes, volunteer participation, community upliftment and partner performance indicators.

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Banking on Capitec Foundation
We help schools grow together by building confidence in teachers, learners and key subjects that shape future opportunities. 
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Banking on accessible education
Together with Thuma Mina Teaching, we’re empowering teachers to strengthen EMS education in classrooms across South Africa.
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Banking on better with MoneyUp 
MoneyUp is how we honour the trust people place in us – by empowering them with financial skills to shape their future. 
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Banking on our children
Together with Afrika Tikkun Bambanani, we're empowering children and communities through early childhood development.
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Banking on each other in Giyani
Our shared commitment is building a lasting impact for children and their community at the Gingirikani Babangu Drop-In Centre.
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