Exceptional Philanthropy

Ahmed Ismael

For as long as Ahmed Ismael can remember, he’s felt the need to give back to his community. Whether it be monetary resources or just his time, giving is something that has been instilled from a young age, through family, school and religion. Ahmed Ismael received the 2009 Inyathelo Award for Exceptional Philanthropy.

Dr Saleem Badat

For using his ViceChancellor salary and cash value of benefits to start a bursary fund at Rhodes and setting up an education support and career and development project for high school learners, Dr Saleem Badat was awarded the 2008 Inyathelo Award for Exceptional Philanthropy.

Norton Tennille

Norton Tennille established the South African Education and Environmental Project (SAEP), a project that started as an environmental education project and has now grown to include, among other focus areas, career counselling, Saturday classes for matric learners, and a range of extra-mural learning activities for high school learners. He was awarded the 2008 Inyathelo Award for Exceptional Philanthropy.