President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing learners and teachers at Siqongweni Secondary School in Pietermaritzburg during his visit to congratulate the school following its outstanding performance in the 2018 Matric Examination. President Ramaphosa also expressed his greatest gratitude to Aberdare Cables for the support the company is providing to school through its CSI programme, AberSchool Project. The project which was launched in 2017 aims to assist in addressing the low mathematics and science subject pass rate in the country as well as to encourage pupils to take on these subjects.
Aberdare Cables was established in 1946 and is a leading South African leading cable manufacturer. Aberdare Cables has 3 manufacturing sites in South Africa, with Customer Service Centres in each province and in Maputo.
The company employs 1500 people and currently holds a Level 1 BBBEE status, with a make-up of 55% Black ownership and 30% Black Women Owned.
In 2016, Aberdare Cables was acquired by a Chinese cable manufacturer, Hengtong. The Hengtong group operates in 120 countries, has 9 overseas manufacturing bases and owns 5 brands, including Aberdare.
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