News Releases South Africa

In commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day 2025, an annual global celebration that takes place on 18 July to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, BASF South Africa, Corinthians Africa (a Johannesburg-based non-profit), Horizon Farm Trust (a Kwazulu-Natal-based non-profit), and Kansai Plascon united to deliver meaningful, hands-on initiatives aimed at uplifting communities in South Africa — a region where BASF proudly operates with two manufacturing sites.

BASF Dispersions plant in Sub-Saharan Africa team stepped in with the Life, Dignity and Health Project, a targeted intervention aimed at transforming the school’s sanitation and absolution conditions. The project focused not only on infrastructure upgrades but also on hygiene education and long-term sustainability.

BASF, through its Performance Materials division, proudly marks over 16  plus years of collaboration with Multotec, a leader in process technology solutions for mineral processing plants. To commemorate this significant milestone, BASF is excited to announce a charitable initiative aimed at supporting local children in need.

Johannesburg, Gauteng – BASF in South Africa, in collaboration with The Pink Forum, is proud to announce it’s continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of children in Kanana, Tembisa through the Mandela Day 2023 initiative. Building upon the success of last year's partnership, this year's program aims to enhance the holistic well-being of children in early childhood development (ECD) centres by providing educational resources, toys, toiletries, and professional guidance for their caregivers.