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h
capitalise on internal expertise and experience
to ensure that our programmes have a
meaningful impact on beneficiaries and their
communities.
In the review period we invested R60,1m across
our flagship and other initiatives.
Spend per flagship project and other
initiatives
MultiChoice Diski Challenge
R
4
5
m
per annum
SuperSport Let’s Play
R
2
,
5
m
M-Net Magic in Motion
R
1
0
,
9
m
MultiChoice Make a Difference
R
1
,
2
m
The Sports Trust
R
5
0
0
0
0
0
Our flagship projects
MultiChoice Diski Challenge
A multifaceted programme aimed at
developing football and broadcasting through:
h
football competition (for reserve teams of the
Premier Soccer League or PSL)
h
internship programme where apprentices
produce live matches in the competition for
SuperSport
h
leadership and life skills training courses for
players, coaches and interns, and
h
broadcasting Diski competitions – for free –
on community television channels on DStv.
Since inception the Diski Challenge has
reached more than 600 young footballers per
season, with more than 100 being promoted to
the PSL since 2014, including PSL stars such
As a proud contributor to South Africa,
we see beyond business priorities. We
understand the need to create value for
stakeholders by contributing to economic
growth, enhancing our employees’ lives,
delivering real benefits to communities where
we operate and with which we interact, and
being mindful of our planet’s sustainability.
The nature of our operations means we
connect with people from all walks of life
and our involvement goes beyond our core
business. Our sustainable development policy
is focused on economic, environmental and
social issues, the community, our people, and
health and safety.
How we do this
h
We use our expertise and resources to benefit
communities that we touch through corporate
social initiatives.
h
We contribute to general economic prosperity.
h
We minimise our impact on the environment.
h
We measure and report on our carbon
footprint to understand and manage our
direct impact on the environment.
h
We reduce waste where possible.
h
We comply with relevant environmental
legislation.
Corporate social investment
We believe in building a sustainable business
and playing our part in the growth and
development of our country. Through our
corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives,
we reinvest in communities and people. By
doing so, we share our success and nurture
undiscovered talent.
Our objectives are to:
h
make a measurable, sustainable impact on
less fortunate communities.
h
retain and enhance employee loyalty and
pride in the company, and
Corporate social responsibility
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