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“Let us reach out to the children. Let us do whatever we can to support their fight to rise above their pain and suffering”
(Nelson Mandela, 23 April 1997)
Thank you for your interest in making a donation to Empilweni. Your support will give new life to many troubled children and youth who have lost hope of finding love and fulfillment.
Click here to be taken to our secure donations site through GivenGain.
If you would like to make a donation directly to our bank account, here are the details:
Account Name: Empilweni
Bank: First National Bank
Acc. No. 6203 547 9535
Branch code: 201509
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
Tax benefits
All donations made to Empilweni are exempt from donations tax and qualify the donor for deductions from taxable income in accordance with the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962.
Please let us know if you would like a Section 18A tax certificate enabling you to claim a deduction from personal or corporate taxable income.
Donor deductibility applies to cash donations, bequests and donations in kind. To read more about PBO and Section 18A criteria, log on to the SARS website.
BBBEE points
Over 90% of Empilweni’s clients are Black South Africans, as defined by the BBBEE Codes of Good Practice. This means companies may qualify for SED points on their BBBEE scorecard. Let us know if you need the documentation to apply for these points.

