WIPHOLD | 29 Central St, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2198, Gauteng

WIPHOLD was South Africas first BEE company to establish a permanent, broad based shareholding in 1997 through the creation of the WIPHOLD Investment Trust. Women who subscribed for shares became automatic beneficiaries of the WIT at no extra cost. In 2003, the broad base was extended with the formation of the WIPHOLD NGO Trust, a permanent beneficiary. The two trusts own a combined 33.6 percent stake in WIPHOLD. A dream. A vision. The realisation of a vision that was dreamed up at the birth of democracy in South Africa. That is WIPHOLD today. With a multi billion rand investment portfolio, they have redefined empowerment by building South Africas premier black women owned and managed investment company. Born out of the possibility, which a new dawn promised to all South Africans, they have steadfastly pursued the goal of empowering black women across the country. This vision is being realised through a dedicated focus on acquiring and building strategic investments in key sectors of the economy that offer