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TOURVEST: FLAGSHIP BRAND OUT OF AFRICA GETS SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE IN CAPE TOWN

- Citizen reporter

Out of Africa, a flagship brand in the Destination Retail Division of the Tourvest Group, has been honoured by the V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards with the Social Impact Award. It recognises the company's commitment to empowering local artisans, preserving South African crafts and skills and transforming local community development.

The award reflects Out of Africa's and Tourvest's continued investment in people, purpose and place, underpinned by the group's belief that commerce can be a catalyst for social good. The work done by Out of Africa shows how that belief can create real change for communities and individuals.

As part of the award, Out of Africa received a voucher from the V&A Waterfront, which it is giving to Relate Bracelets.

The social enterprise creates earning opportunities for gogos in Khayelitsha with hand-beaded bracelets, while raising funds for numerous social causes.