To this end, Investec seeks out strategic partnerships with institutions that have a proven track record and are innovative leaders in the field of education. The projects Investec chooses to get involved with focus on the facilitation of access to tertiary education and the improvement of students’ achievement and pass rates. It is also important to us that students are prepared for the formal labour market or as entrepreneurs by the time they graduate.

We are proud to be partnering with the University of Pretoria in the JuniorTukkie Programme, an initiative aimed at identifying top academic achievers at high school level and assisting them to make informed study and career choices. The JuniorTukkie Club, open to learners from Grades 9 to 12 with an average of 60% in their year-end examinations, gives smart youngsters the opportunity to be part of a select group of learners who can possibly take advantage of many learning and information-sharing opportunities.

Students who have been selected for this programme have shown that they have the drive and potential to succeed as they complete their secondary schooling and embark on their tertiary studies. We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with them. We wish all JuniorTukkie Club members and other students of the University well for the year ahead and remind you of Nelson Mandela’s words: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”   

Look out for Investec-specific articles and advertisements in future editions of the JuniorTukkie.

Setlogane Manchidi
Head: Social Investment
Investec Bank