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                  IID update,

                   April 2025.


              Partnering for Impact:

            Community Collaboration
              at the Heart of Design


                t t  he IID, we believe strongly in
                 the importance of partnering
           Awith our communities to unlock
           opportunities that not only enhance local
           projects but also provide valuable avenues
           for skills development and empowerment.
             We are equally proud of our ongoing
           relationship with SAFARI Investments,
           a company that has shown unwavering
           commitment  to  the  Atteridgeville
           community. Safari has gone above and   ways. Members have donated quality   both theoretical knowledge and practical
           beyond to support local entrepreneurs   home finishes, such as basins, cupboards,   insights into the real-world design
           by creating dedicated spaces within their   and other materials, from their own   process, providing a solid foundation for
           malls  where  these  individuals  can  kick-  projects to benefit community spaces   their continued growth in the industry.
           start their businesses. Their support goes   like orphanages. These donations not   Our members continue to take initiative
           further than just offering retail space,   only reduce waste but give a second life   in forming meaningful collaborations that
           they provide platforms for education,   to beautiful, functional products in places   create real impact. One such collaboration
           mentorship, and practical business   that need them most.            is with Inscape College. Through this
           training, equipping entrepreneurs with   We are also grateful to BHC School   partnership,  Inscape  students  will
           the tools they need to thrive.     of Design, which created an incredible   contribute annually to the upliftment and
             This collaboration with SAFARI has   opportunity  for  several  women  beautification of Bud Mbelle Primary
           extended to our IID members, who have   entrepreneurs. These women were able to   School in Atteridgeville, an initiative
           contributed in meaningful and practical   participate in online courses that offered   that integrates practical learning with
                                                                                purposeful community engagement
                                                                                  We extend our heartfelt thanks to
                                                                                all  our  members  for  their  generosity,
                                                                                passion,  and  shared  belief  in  the  power
                                                                                of opportunity. Your commitment to
                                                                                uplifting others continues to play a vital
                                                                                role in helping individuals move closer to
                                                                                fulfilling their dreams through design
                                                                                Safari Investment feedback:
                                                                                  The entrepreneurial spirit  is thriving
                                                                                in Atteridgeville, thanks to a dynamic
                                                                                collaboration  between  SAFARI
                                                                                Investments RSA Ltd, Pheliridge NPC,
                                                                                and the IID. Together, these partners
                                                                                have launched The Ark@1349—a vibrant,
                                                                                collaborative trading space designed
                                                                                to support and uplift local brands and
                                                                                entrepreneurs.
                                                                                  Located  within  Nkomo  Village
                                                                                Shopping  Centre,  The  Ark  provides
                                                                                qualifying township-based entrepreneurs
                                                                                with a unique platform to showcase
                                                                                and sell their products in a formal retail




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