Masibambane College Founders Day

Dear ABC Members,

In 2026, both Masibambane College and the Austrian Business Chamber will celebrate 30 years of impact – a shared milestone that reflects three decades of meaningful Austrian partnership and investment in South Africa.

Masibambane College, founded by Education Africa and partnered with St John’s College, marks its 30th Anniversary this year. This milestone celebrates not only educational excellence but a powerful story of international collaboration that began with the visionary support of the City of Vienna and continues to this day.

We are delighted to invite you to join a South African/Austrian celebration of this historic partnership at the 30th Anniversary Founders Day.

We are honoured that the Austrian Ambassador to South Africa, H.E. Ms Romana Königsbrun, will serve as Patron of the celebration. A distinguished delegation from the City of Vienna will be in attendance, led by Mr Christian Meidlinger, First President of the Vienna Provincial Council, together with Dr Hannes Swoboda, who officially opened the College in 1996, and Ms Renate Brauner, former Vice Mayor of Vienna.

This is a unique opportunity for the Austrian community in South Africa to come together, celebrate a shared legacy, and demonstrate continued commitment to education and opportunity.

Members are warmly encouraged to attend in strong numbers.

Date: Saturday 30th May 2026
Time: 09h00
Transport: To mark this special occasion for Austrian Business Chamber members, a bus has been arranged departing from Education Africa, Norwich Close, Sandton

A finger lunch will be served following the formal proceedings.

Please find the formal invitation attached, together with a brief overview of the history of Masibambane College.

In recognition of this longstanding Austrian contribution, members are also invited to support the celebration through a voluntary contribution:

R5,000 – Inclusion of your company logo in the official programme
R10,000 – Inclusion of your company logo and the opportunity to display two outdoor banners
Or a contribution of your choice
All donors will receive a Section 18A tax certificate from Education Africa (on request).
Please note that Education Africa enjoys Level 1 B-BBEE contribution status and donations may be used to count toward improving your company’s B-BBEE scorecard

RSVP: members@austrianbc.co.za

We look forward to celebrating this shared 30-year journey with you and reaffirming the enduring connection between the Austrian community, Education Africa, and Masibambane College.