The Motsepe Foundation is headed by Precious Moloi Motsepe, wife of Patrice Motsepe.
Patrice Motsepe began donating half of his Happiness to the Good of the Poor since 2013. Through the Motesepe Family Foundation, run by his wife, the South African business tycoon has given back to society by engaging in social development and charitable services .
With a net worth of $1. Patrice Motsepe ranks 16th among African billionaires in 2017 with $81 billion. He is the first and only black billionaire in South Africa. Patrice made his debut in the “Dollar” billionaires club in 2008 with a commendable $2.4 billion.
A pediatrician by trade, Precious Moloi Motsepe chose rather to thrive in the entrepreneurial world of fashion. This is the woman making South African Fashion Week possible.
Through the Motsepe Foundation Precious, an environmentalist is committed to initiatives and charitable services that benefit women and children in health, education and development.
The Motsepe Foundation’s goals revolve around poverty alleviation and funds to support the unemployed and marginalized in South Africa.
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The Motsepe Foundation has also made contributions to cancer research. as well as on wildlife, nature conservation and environmental protection.
During the global fight against Ebola, the Foundation made a huge contribution of US$1 million to affected countries and US$1 million to the African Union.
The main goal of the institution is to make an impact in development areas such as education, health, economy, women’s empowerment, youth empowerment, sports and arts.
In collaboration with religious organizations and churches, the Motsepe Foundation has organized one of South Africa’s national prayer programs.
It is recalled that in April EvangelistAngus Buchan, founder of Shalom Ministries, followed calls by South Africans on WhatsApp to organize a prayer meeting for the country in light of the socio-economic and political crisis.
A national day of prayer was held on Sunday 26 November 2017 at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg courtesy of the Motsepe Foundation.
This Christmas, the foundation plans to make the holiday season worthwhile for children with a toy-giving initiative and then for everyone with a music concert.
Christmas With Our People (CWOP) – Toys
Every Christmas, the Motsepe Foundation distributes toys to children across the country.
Up to 200,000 children from all walks of lifeStratas in South Africa have benefited from numerous toys as the Christmas celebrations are celebrated in a merry mood. The foundation is reported to have given away well over 2 million toys to South African children over the years.
Christmas With Our People (CWOP) – Concerts
As well as the annual CWOP toy distribution, the Motsepe Foundation organizes 5 music concerts for South Africans during the Christmas period.
The concerts, for which no admission fee is charged, are held across the country. Through these concerts, the young generation of SA will be offered an emerging entertainment experience that will bring them closer to their beloved superstars. In other words, a way of motivating them to live for a purpose and follow their dreams, whatever it is.
As a benefit, the concerts serve as a platform to support the local music industry by giving them relevance and promoting their creative musical works. Sharing the stage with the stars of South Africa’s music industry can also help them advance their careers.
It was also noted that the concerts promote community unity across South Africa through the musical performances. This is in line with their philosophy as mentioned on their website.