Total South Africa wins Long Term Partnership Award:
The 19th Annual Business & Arts South Africa (BASA) Awards were held at Shine Studios in Braamfontein on Monday 19 September and Total South Africa won the Long Term Partnership Award for their partnership with The Buskaid Academy of String Teaching and Performance. The evening’s performances and proceedings were propelled by this year’s theme of “creative furnace” and each winner received a unique ceramic fynbos artwork that emerged from a project that harnesses the transformative power of art and fire.
In 1997 Total South Africa saw a need to invest in Buskaid Academy of String teaching and Performance. Initially, Buskaid’s intention was to offer opportunities to local disadvantaged children and youth to learn stringed instruments, but the talent, commitment and motivation of these children couplet with the ongoing loyal support of Total, gradually transformed this modest endeavour into one of Southe Africa’s most successful music academies. It is also now an important cultural export, known internationally for its high standards of teaching and performance through The Buskaid Ensemble’s International tours.
“Total South Africa prides itself in community development projects that uplift the youth. Our partnership with Buskaid is almost 20 years and we are extremely proud of the talent that has been discovered and nurtured in our young people, not only have we discovered performers but we have also identified teachers who give classes to younger students and so there is continuity. The Buskaid Ensemble from have toured the world performing to huge acclaim in the UK, France, the USA, Ireland, Holland, Germany, New Zealand, Botswana, Syria, Colombia and Réunion Island.” Says Ms Nyameka Makonya, Sustainable Development Manager at Total South Africa. “We are delighted that BASA Awards have recognised and awarded our partnership with the school”
Throughout their business, Total South Africa has been committed to the development of their employees and extends to the communities around their operations, depots, service stations and more. It also encompasses the entire value chain of products and services, with the view on development that is both environmentally friendly and customer-centric.
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