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PPS has expanded our range of services to members to further
unlock the PPS value proposition.
In mid-2017 we established a new support unit offering
fiduciary services such as drafting wills and winding up
deceased estates. PPS is now the only South African financial
services provider with an end-to-end portfolio of solutions
aimed exclusively at the unique needs of professionals.
Digitalisation, innovation and disruption are shaping industries
and economies. Professionals – young and older – will lead
the changes. As such, PPS partnered with world renowned
Singularity University to host an exclusive Exponential Forum
for our members.Scheduled for the end of May 2018, members
will discuss opportunities that mayarisefrom concepts such as
robotics, 3D printing, advances in health and medicine, biotech,
artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), the future of
jobs and other emerging trends.
PPS FOUNDATION & PPS EDUCATIONAL
TRUST
Message from the Chairperson of the PPS Foundation and
PPS Educational Trusts
The year 2017 was one of many milestones for the PPS
Foundation (the Foundation), such as reaching our first
anniversary and obtaining our Public Benefit Organisation
(PBO) registration. After barely two years in formal existence,
we are thrilled with the progress made against our 2017 goals.
Yet, we remain most aware of the tough challenges that still
lie ahead.
Indeed, as we traversed the country visiting schools and
universities in the latter part of 2017, we gathered first-hand
insights into real educational needs. South Africa’s education
facilities still mirror the country’s skewed socio-economic
landscape. We were motivated to work harder and more
urgently to create opportunities for professionals to emerge.
Against the background of a turbulent educational environment
and a depressed economy, the Foundation was able to increase
its bursary support and graduate intake for 2017. We also
stabilised our costs, despite heightened demand for funding.
Following the report by the Heher Commission and the
President’s recent announcement on free tertiary education for
poor and working-class, South Africa’s educational sector is
experiencing an unprecedented paradigmshift. All stakeholders
are concerned about how free education can be funded and
what impact it will have on educational institutions.
The PPS Foundation is ready to play a part by contributing to
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
fields at our own discretion. We look forward to delivering an
even more robust performance in the coming year, driven by
innovative thinking that supports excellent outcomes.
I also thank all PPS members and my fellow trustees for their
support, insight and vision they willingly contribute to the
PPS Foundation.
Dr S N E Seoka
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