AfroCentric Group

August was Women’s Month in South Africa and AfroCentric Group used this moment to spotlight black women entrepreneurs whose work reflects meaningful transformation in healthcare.   AfroCentric invested over R11.6 million through its Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and Socio-Economic Development (SED) programmes to support: • Tsepiso Malo Monamodi, who leads Oratile Kids, scaled her baby skincare and footwear brand with infrastructure funding and compliance support. • Sister Nonina Diphoko, behind Eluthandweni Maternity Services, delivers maternal care and mentorship 24/7 through her clinics and outreach programmes. • Sister Buhle Khumalo, who runs Mommy Bear Clinic, offers antenatal care, infant wellness services and health education in underserved communities. “AfroCentric’s investment in enterprise development programmes for black women and the youth is a deliberate and forward-looking strategy to transform the healthcare sector from the ground up,” says Fezeka Nompumza, Managing Executive for Clinical Risk and Advisory at MEDSCHEME HOLDINGS (an AfroCentric Group company) and ESD & SED Committee member.   As we close our Women’s Month spotlight, we share and carry forward the impact of these stories. Read the full feature recently published on Business Day below. #WomensMonth #AfroCentricGroup #Healthcare #WomenInHealthcare

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of South Africa’s most urgent and devastating challenges. It affects women, children, men, LGBTQ+ individuals and entire communities - often in silence and without justice. AfroCentric Group is launching the ‘Colour Me Orange’ campaign, inspired by the United Nations's global movement to 'Orange the World', to raise awareness and advocate for a future free from violence. GBV thrives in silence, stigma and systemic failure but change begins when we speak up. This September, we encourage you to raise your voice, show support and stand with survivors. That is how you colour yourself orange. #ColourMeOrange: Speak. Support. Change #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld #BreakTheSilence #AfrocentricGroup

As we wrap up our Women’s Month series, we reflect on a powerful conversation with Cokisa Titi (MBA), General Manager: HR Operations at AfroCentric Group on Power FM’s Power Drive Show. She unpacked how culture, leadership and inclusion are accelerating our Vision 2030 strategy. In this thought-provoking interview, she shares: • How women are shaping AfroCentric Group’s operating model and innovation agenda • The great impact made by our female-led subsidiary, Aid for Aids (AFA) and our support for female entrepreneurs through enterprise and supplier development • How the organisation tracks real progress in building a workplace where women thrive “Our Vision 2030 isn't just about technology and processes. It's really about people-empowered transformation,” – Cokisa Titi. Listen to the full interview to gain more insight. #AfroCentricGroup #Vision2030 #Medscheme #WomensMonth #HealthcareInnovation #DataDrivenCare #PowerFM

As part of our ongoing Women’s Month series, we’re proud to spotlight Debra Goosen, Head of Data and Analytics at MEDSCHEME HOLDINGS, an AfroCentric Group company. She recently joined Power FM to share how data is shaping the future of healthcare and helping to bring AfroCentric Group’s Vision 2030 to life.   Debra leads a team that transforms raw data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions, healthier outcomes and long-term value for members and medical aid schemes.   “Analytics can be used in so many ways to drive better outcomes. Our goal is to enable decisions to be made faster with access to reliable information and insight,” - she added.   The collective efforts of Debra and her team directly support our Vision 2030 pillar of investing in data, digital platforms and technology - laying the foundation for a more connected and responsive healthcare system.   Listen to the full interview to learn more.   #AfroCentricGroup #Vision2030 #Medscheme #WomensMonth #HealthcareInnovation #DataDrivenCare #PowerFM

This Women’s Month, we continue to highlight the impactful leadership of women across AfroCentric Group who are shaping the future of healthcare. In a recent interview with Power FM, Ayesha Kriel, Functional Head of Disease and Medicine Management at MEDSCHEME HOLDINGS (an AfroCentric Group company) shared how women in leadership are reshaping managed care and building a more inclusive, sustainable healthcare system for South Africa. “Women often lead with a balance of empathy and resilience, which is critical in a space where we deal with patients facing chronic disease challenges every day,” - Ayesha Kriel. With 70% of our teams made up of women, Ayesha highlighted how female leadership brings both sharp analytical thinking and patient-centered empathy to healthcare innovation. She further highlighted how strengthening managed care leadership, with clinical innovation as a key differentiator, is a key pillar of our Vision 2030, which aims to build a winning health offering that is affordable, sustainable and delivers measurable value to our stakeholders. Listen to gain deeper insight into the future of managed care. #WomensMonth #FemaleLeadership #AfroCentricGroup #Medscheme #Vision2030 #Healthcare #Sanlam #PowerFM

This Women’s Month, AfroCentric Group is spotlighting the incredible women of our business ecosystem. Dr Shamila Fakie, Executive Associate to the CEO and COO of our subsidiary, MEDSCHEME HOLDINGS, joined Power FM’s Power Drive with Thabiso Kotane to share insights on how we’re building winning health offerings through our groundbreaking partnership with Sanlam. Together with Fedhealth Medical Scheme, we’re developing a Sanlam-endorsed open medical scheme - a bold step toward expanding access to affordable and quality healthcare for more South Africans. “Building a winning health offering is about creating an ecosystem which encompasses care that is accessible, affordable and most importantly, empathetic. It’s not just about a plan - it’s a promise to our members that we are with them on their health journey,” – Dr. Fakie. She also highlighted the importance of embedding women’s health needs like maternal care, family wellness and mental health into our strategy, ensuring that our Vision 2030 reflects the real complexities of women’s lives. Listen to learn more. #WomensMonth #FemaleLeadership #AfroCentricGroup #Medscheme #Vision2030 #Healthcare #Sanlam #Fedhealth #PowerFM

On 6 August 2025, AfroCentric Group joined by Medscheme, our largest subsidiary, proudly participated in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) biggest Epic Job Expo, with over 4,500 students and 101 exhibitors in attendance. Our stand quickly became a hub of activity, with students eager to learn more about our work and how they can be part of our mission to transform healthcare in South Africa. Our team had the opportunity to engage with students from all UCT faculties, from aspiring Accountants and Engineers to future Medical Doctors and Social Workers. The energy and curiosity they brought to our stand was truly inspiring. A big thank you to our incredible Actuarial and Data Science team members for representing AfroCentric Group and MEDSCHEME HOLDINGS with such enthusiasm. Thank you to UCT for once more hosting this impactful event and to every student who stopped by to connect with us. Your passion and drive left a lasting impression and we’re looking forward to the possibility of welcoming some of you into the AfroCentric Group one day! #UCTEpicJobExpo #AfroCentricGroup #Careers #Healthcare

Women’s well-being is a business imperative [READ] Sanlam Corporate's Benchmark research and DebtBusters’ latest Money Stress Tracker reveal a sobering reality; only 8% of female retirement fund members feel confident about retiring comfortably, while nearly three in four report financial stress - around 10% more than men. These financial pressures, coupled with rising breast cancer risks and the invisible toll of caregiving, form a complex web that compromises women’s ability to thrive at work, home and in society. At AfroCentric Group, we understand that health and wealth are inseparable. As part of the Sanlam family, we’re committed to supporting working women through integrated healthcare solutions that promote long-term financial and physical wellness. Explore this insightful article: https://shorturl.fm/DYyrI #WomensMonth #AfroCentricGroup #Sanlam #WomensHealth