Next Generation works with several multinational and listed companies across Africa to develop strategies and programmes for sustained, responsible and inclusive growth, profitability and social change.

Our expertise in research, development, strategic planning, capacity-building and impact assessment helps clients create social capital and increased, sustained profitability.

We work across industry sectors and have extensive experience in the mining, banking, insurance, media, telecommunications, information technology, retail, manufacturing, agri-processing, fast-moving consumer goods, oil and gas industries.


Our achievements


We are proud of (and humbled by) the recognition over the past years for our contribution to South African business:

2007-2015

Nominated for Best South African Company SMME Awards by the African Growth Institute

2014 & 2015

Nominated for Most Empowered South African Companies

2016

Nominated for the Global Women Leadership Achievement Awards in India

2017

Nominated for South African Business Awards by Global Media

What our clients say about us


  • "You are the best strategist as far as CSI in South Africa is concerned. Thank you for helping us develop our CSI strategy. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship."

    Retail company *
  • "For the first time, we have insight into the complexity of CSI. For the first time, there is training material and assistance available to all of us in the industry. We look forward to working with you to help us develop our CSI strategy."

    Public enterprise *
  • "Reana has played a major role in developing a methodology to evaluate and assess the impact of our corporate social investment. From designing the indictors, conducting the research and benchmarking, training our staff, writing the operational and management guidelines, preparing a resource manual and working with outside service providers, Reana has been here for us every step of the way."

    Financial services company *
  • "Reana has been an invaluable resource to me and my staff in the process of establishing a more strategic and focused approach to our business development efforts. Her guidance has enabled me to restructure the programmes and her training has ensured that my staff understand the direction we need to follow. I truly appreciate that she is always there for me"

    Petroleum company *
  • "Reana has worked with us since the beginning of our corporate social investment programme. She helped us establish the strategic direction of our foundation, designed an award-winning education flagship programme and sourced many of our most important strategic partnerships. She has contributed to our success in numerous ways and continues to provide insightful counsel."

    Fast-moving consumer goods company *
  • "Working with Reana and her team has been very rewarding. Not only have they helped design our CSI strategy focusing on strategic community engagement programmes, including both the giving and volunteering components, as well as development and sponsorship programmes and trained our staff, but Reana has also been invaluable in helping us gain the endorsement and commitment of senior management. I truly value her expertise and knowledge and the individual attention we get. Next Generation is a wonderful resource as we move forward. Reana is a superstar!"

    Clothing retail company *
[* Client names omitted for privacy reasons]

Client list by industry sector:


Medical/Pharma

GR Pharmaceuticals
Intercare Hospitals
Aspen Pharmacare
Adcock
Mediclinic

Manufacturing

The Engraving Company
On Q Dezign
Waltex Carpets
Vizier Systems
Merensky Holdings
Namib Mills

Food and drink

KWV
Fruits Unlimited
Pioneer Foods
Tiger Brands
Langeberg Foods
Ashton Canning
Pioneer Fishing

Petroleum, oil and gas

Caltex/Chevron
Total South Africa
PetroSA
Sasol

Export

Cape Five
CapeSpan
Cargo Movement

Leisure and tourism

GrandWest Casino
South African Airways
Southern Sun
Sun International
City Lodge Group
Vineyard Hotel

Financial services

Metropolitan
Nu Era Financial Management Services
Sanlam
Standard Bank
Maitland Group
SciFin
Old Mutual
Discovery
Santam
Nedbank
ABSA
Banking Council of South Africa
Capitec
Liberty Holdings
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Investec
Strate
African Bank
First National Bank
MMI Holdings
Santam
First Rand Foundation
Absa CSI Empowerment Trust

Technology

Health Systems
Altron/Altech Holdings
M-Web Holdings
Micro to Mainframe
Connection 42
iTouch South Africa
SAS
SITA
Neotel
Datatec

Government

Department of Transport
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Department of Health
National Empowerment Fund
Industrial Development Corporation
Rand Water
Eskom
Development Bank of South Africa
United Nations Development Program
Transnet
Umgeni Water
Public Investment Corporation
Government Employee Pension Fund
Mhlathuze Water
ATNS
Social Employment Fund

Mining, metals, chemicals, industrial, construction

Johnson Matthey
Ixisa Chemicals
Samancor
BHP Billiton – Head Office
BHP Billiton – Metaloys
Richard’s Bay Minerals
BHP Billiton – Energy Coal
Aveng Ltd
Stefanutti Stocks
BHP Billiton Aluminium
BHP Billiton Manganese
Macsteel
Rio Tinto
South 32

Educational and public benefit organisations

FACTS
READ Foundation
Business Opportunities Network
Ort-Tech South Africa
Dameskring of South Africa
KDA
Charities Aid South Africa
Regency Foundation
SOS Children’s Village
SHAWCO
National Education Trust
National Business Initiative
Citizen Connect

Transport and logistics

South African Airways
Cargo Movement
Value Group
Transnet

Building and construction

Stefanutti Stocks
WBHO
Group 5
Power Group

Education/Universities

North West University
Stellenbosch Business School
KZN University of Technology
University of South Africa
Advtech
Monarch University
Henley Business School
UNISA
GIBS

Media, communication and entertainment

Media 24
MNet/DSTV/Supersport/Multichoice
Business Day
Financial Mail
Primemedia
MIH Holdings

Properties

Letting Trader
Property Factor
Mortgage South Africa

Retail

Shoprite Checkers
Hansgrohe Personalised Bathrooms
Edcon Holdings
New Clicks Holdings
British American Tobacco
MassMart/Walmart
McCarthy’s
On Tap Franchise Systems
Mr Price Holdings
Woolworths Holdings

Services

Glock Management Services
Cape Town Chamber of Commerce
Business Partners
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Accountancy Council of Chartered Accountants
Global Reporting Initiative
International Integrated Reporting Council
Mindcor
My Acre of Africa
Marcus Evans
Raizcorp
SizweNtsalubaGobodo

Private Foundations

Waitrose Foundation
Kouga Wind Farm Community Development Trust
Allan Gray Philanthropies
Reach for a Dream Foundation

Social Enterprises

Ranyaka

Social Impact Organisations

National Council for People with Disabilities