SAPS members came together across the country recently at Mount Edgecombe Country Club to celebrate National Police Day.
Joining them as a sponsor of three of their key events was a team from Fundi; there to acknowledge and congratulate policemen and women from various regions as part of the organisation’s deep commitment to community enablement and support.
National Police Day has once again provided community members and organisations throughout South Africa with the opportunity to thank and support the policemen and women who protect our communities.
“Fundi’s relationship with the SAPS is a long and established one,” notes Sphiwe Masuku, Fundi’s Head of Brand and Marketing. “It is based on our mutual belief of the importance of education in growing a meaningful vocation, and as a means of making career dreams realities.”
Masuku notes that Fundi has been assisting SAPS members to access new career and growth opportunities through its solutions, including education funding, since 1996: “To date, we have supported over 4 500 police members with over 9 000 loans – with many of these being repeat loans. As such, we have a real vested interest in their collective success, and are here to celebrate this excellence with them!”
Events scheduled that Fundi participated in included the SAPS Golf Day Fundraiser; the National Excellence Awards and the Police Day celebrations which took place at King Shaka Athletic Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal. Fundi has contributed a collective R100 000 towards supporting these events – with a key focus on education.
“Celebrating excellence is essential for us as Fundi,” says Masuku. “As an organisation that advocates for excellence, we want to congratulate the dedicated men and women honoured throughout the national and regional celebrations for their courage, their service and their determination. We’re proud to be contributing to their upward journey paths in some small way through our continued partnership with SAPS members.”
She adds that Fundi remains committed to continuing to work with police force members wanting to further their careers within the SAPS: “Our call centre is on hand to answer queries and assist with loan applications. Members can additionally visit our website as well as FundiConnect, which delivers on Fundi’s promise of ‘all things education’.
“We’re proud to stand alongside the South African Police Service, contributing to the success and impact of their national events,” says Masuku. “Our sponsorship is testament to Fundi’s commitment to fostering positive change and supporting initiatives that uplift the communities we serve across the country.”