Kagiso Trust Investments

KTI was formed in1993 after the Kagiso trustees concluded that donor funding would be significantly reduced once there was a new dispensation and normalisation of politics was attained. The business was set up with a US$15-m from J.P. Morgan in the United States.

KTI's objective is to expand its capital through strategic investment in new or existing businesses. Its asset bas has been growing steadily and promises to be a significant player in business - especially black business in SA.

The past five years of its existence, KTI has proved to be a unique business venture, Its primary purpose is to generate profit for shareholders, which includes first and foremost Kagiso Trust. It is this link which makes KTI unique as its objective is to create an income-stream, not for individuals, bur for Kagiso Trust and by extension those who benefit form KT's services. The uniqueness of KTI is also reflected in the way it conducts its business: for example, it does not invest in activies that re harmful to society such as armaments, gambling, skin-lightners etc. In this way, it distinguishes itself as a commercial entity not bent on "making money by any means available".

KTI carries the ethos and values of KT into the boardrooms of corporate South Africa and insists on reflecting the demographics of the South African society in employment, it promotes equity, justice and fairness in the business and labour sector. Some of the companies which were predominantly white, have changed over time since being associated with KTI.

KTI Businesses

KTI has established several businesses inline with its focus and they are:
Kagiso Media (KM)
Kagiso Financial Services (KFS)
Kagiso Asset Management (KAM)
Kagiso Equity Fund (KEF)
Kagiso Khulani Supervision (KKS)