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beneficiaries
The Andries Steenkamp Benefit Sharing Trust comprises five non-profit organisations working together to promote, protect and empower the San. These include the South African San Council, The San Academic Initiative of South Africa (SAISA), !Khwa ttu Heritage and Education Centre, ‡Khomani San Communal Property Association and the !Xun & Khwe Communal Property Association.
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South African San Council (SASC)
The South African San Council is the national representative body for San communities in South Africa. It advocates for San rights and ensures their voices are heard in national and international forums. As a beneficiary, the Council plays a central role in guiding benefit sharing across all San communities.
Ç‚Khomani San Communal Property Association (CPA)
The Ç‚Khomani San CPA represents the Ç‚Khomani San of the southern Kalahari. It manages land and cultural resources gained through land restitution. The CPA works to support community development, language revival, and the safeguarding of Ç‚Khomani heritage.
!Xun & Khwe Communal Property Association (CPA)
Based in Platfontein near Kimberley, the !Xun & Khwe CPA represents the !Xun and Khwe San, originally displaced from Namibia and Angola. It focuses on land rights, youth engagement, cultural preservation, and social development in their resettled community.
/Xam Community of South Africa
The /Xam community includes San descendants in Carnarvon, Vanwyksvlei, and Williston, working to reclaim their ancestral identity. The Trust supports them in documenting oral histories, restoring cultural practices, and strengthening community cohesion.
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!Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre
Located near Yzerfontein, !Khwa ttu is a San-owned heritage centre offering cultural education, tourism experiences, and language research. As a beneficiary, !Khwa ttu is a hub for preserving and sharing San knowledge in an ethical, community-led way.
South African Indigenous Support Academy (SAISA)
Formerly SASI, SAISA focuses on training, education, and development within San communities. It creates culturally relevant learning materials, offers capacity-building programmes, and maintains archives of indigenous knowledge. As a beneficiary, SAISA helps preserve San heritage and empower future generations.
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