Umsizi Sustainable Social Solutions Pty Ltd

03/06/2026

So incredibly excited and proud to be a part of this collaboration! 🏆

03/06/2026

Celebrating Impact and Transformation⭐️

Umsizi is proud to celebrate maintaining our Level 1 BBEE status for the 4th year running. A milestone that reflects our ongoing commitment to meaningful transformation, empowerment, and social impact.
A key part of this journey is our Skills Development Initiative, through which we are honoured to support five bright young scholarship recipients from Northcliff High School: Unathi, Hannah, Mokgadi, Nosipho and Mbali. Their dedication and determination remind us why investing in young people matters.
We are also proud to sponsor another student through The Way Learnership programme this year. Over 12 months, she will work towards an NQF Level 4 Business Administration qualification in an all-inclusive programme that will equip her with the skills and tools necessary for her to make a sustainable impact in her workplace, her home, and her community.
Our transformation efforts extend further to Enterprise and Supplier Development, where Umsizi continues to support emerging businesses with opportunities that contribute to growth, sustainability, and meaningful economic participation.
Through our Socio-Economic Development work with Impophomo, we remain committed to uplifting communities and supporting programmes that create real, practical change in the lives of people who need it most.
Maintaining our Level 1 BBBEE status is something we are proud of, but the real achievement lies in the lives touched, businesses supported, and communities strengthened along the way. Behind every initiative are real people with real stories, and that is what drives the Umsizi team forward.

26/05/2026

Local farmers in Soweto are mastering the art of urban farming and transforming their community one garden at a time.

Urban farming in Soweto is growing fast. On 21 May 2026, Umsizi Sustainable Social Solutions trained Orlando West farmers in mulching and crop rotation at Ubuhle be Mvelo Hall, funded by DRD Gold. Find out why this is a serious income opportunity for Soweto youth.

25/05/2026

Social sustainability is often misunderstood.

Too many organisations still view it as a compliance exercise - something to report on rather than something to build.

But real social sustainability doesn’t live in reports, it shows up in:

• Employees who feel valued and empowered
• Stronger communities
• More resilient local economies
• Businesses that flourish because of trust and stability

In South Africa, this matters more than ever.

The change is simple, but not easy:
Move from short-term interventions to long-term, structured solutions. That’s where the real impact starts.

https://umsizi.co.za/social-sustainability-solutions-building-stronger-communities/

21/05/2026

🎙️Listen tomorrow at 16h00 via the link below!

https://radioveritas.co.za/

with Karen Goldstone-Hoffman and Sifiso Ndwandwe on

📆 22 May 2026
⏰16:00 - 17:30

21/05/2026

🎤Tune in! This is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

Umsizi founder and CEO John-Mark Kilian is hitting the airwaves this week in an interview with Karen Goldstone-Hoffman and Sifiso Ndwandwe on Radio Veritas’ Business 360 Afternoon Drive. The theme is Sustainable Businesses and Opportunities in the Green Economy. John-Mark discusses what the green economy really means for communities, young people, and the industries shaping South Africa’s future, among other topics.

From sustainable business models to the real opportunities hiding in plain sight. Whether you’re a young entrepreneur looking for your next move, a mining professional navigating the energy transition, or a small business looking to stay ahead of the curve, tune in to Radio Veritas at 16h00 on Friday 22 May to catch this insightful and informative interview.

www.umsizi.co.za
www.radioveritas.co.za

05/02/2026

See us at the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town!✈️

05/02/2026

See us at the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town! ✈️

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from Umsizi

As we step into 2026, we pause with gratitude for the journey behind us and hope for the road ahead.
Thank you to our employees, partners, and clients who have stood with us, believed in the vision, and contributed with excellence, integrity, and heart.

At Umsizi, we remain committed to building solutions that restore dignity, create opportunity, and bring lasting impact. May this year be marked by growth, innovation, and purposeful work, as we continue to serve with unity and faith.

Here’s to a year of new possibilities, strengthened partnerships, and meaningful progress.
Happy New Year let’s build 2026 together.

11/12/2025

Taung Gold in partnership with Umsizi: Building Communities Before Mining Begins. Long before a single ounce of gold has been mined, Taung Gold has already been investing where it matters most in people. Through a well-structured Social and Labour Plan (SLP), Taung Gold has built real relationships and laid a foundation of hope, development, and opportunity in the surrounding communities. Our new video highlights the incredible impact of putting people first, showing what can be achieved when mining companies take a proactive, responsible, and community-driven approach.
🎥 Watch the video and see how Taung Gold and Umsizi are building stronger communities even before mining begins.