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FSTC 2025 Reporting Season is Open 
FSTC 2025 reporting is your chance to shape transformation in South Africa’s financial sector. Okiru helps financial institutions achieve B-BBEE compliance, optimise scorecards, and align FSTC reports with strategic, measurable impact.
16/10/2025 08:02 PM - Comment(s)
Doing It Right the First Time
Doing It Right the First Time shows that through Nathi’s story, Okiru shows how getting your submissions right the first time builds more than credibility, it builds a culture of transformation and trust.
07/10/2025 11:39 AM - Comment(s)
Year-End Checklist for December Financial Year Companies:   Boost Your B-BBEE Scorecard and Support Youth
With December year-end approaching, secure B-BBEE points through Skills Development, Procurement, ESD and SED. Financial services firms should add Consumer Education and Fundisa alternatives. Support Thooto to empower underprivileged youth and boost your scorecard.
29/09/2025 10:04 PM - Comment(s)
Online Higher Education
The Fundisa Retail Fund (2007–2023) helped low-income families save for tertiary studies with a 25% bonus and gave companies up to 2 B-BBEE SED points. Its closure signals a shift to bursaries, but firms can still earn scorecard points through similar education-linked initiatives.
15/09/2025 10:55 PM - Comment(s)
Employment Equity in 2025: How to Get Compliance Right
Stay updated on the Employment Equity Amendment Act 2025, sector targets, and compliance in South Africa. Learn how to align EE plans with B-BBEE, avoid penalties, and turn compliance into strategy with Okiru Consulting’s expert insights.
25/08/2025 06:17 PM - Comment(s)