THE AGF WAS FOUNDED BY THE ABCON GROUP OF COMPANIES IN 2013. THE ABCON GROUP IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED AND REPUTABLE GROUP THAT OPERATES IN THE PROPERTY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT INDUSTRY.

The AGF has the ability to raise money through the Abcon Group’s BEE spend. The strategic partners of the Abcon Group, directly and indirectly, support the AGF. The Abcon Group and its strategic partners support the AGF through various fundraising initiatives such as potjiekos competitions and golf days.

The AGF has been set up to drive the transformation strategy of the Abcon Group by providing of B-BBEE advisory services and the facilitation of opportunities to invest in Skills Development and Training, Enterprise and Supplier Development and Socio-economic Development. These opportunities are not limited to the Abcon Group but are available to our strategic partners.

Our Vision

To deliver ethical and impactful transformation solutions that position the AGF as a leader in the development and implementation of industry wide transformation objectives.

Our Mission

To realise transformation goals through establishment of key community and corporate partnerships and inter-sectoral stakeholder engagements.

Board Members

The Abcon Group Foundation (AGF) has an independent board.

Londiwe Mthembu

Executive Director
(Managing)

Dawn Mthombeni

Dawn Mthombeni has over 20 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry and has consistently displayed the passion, vision, and dedication necessary to be successful in business. Currently, she is the Chief Risk Officer for the Absa Group. Previously, she was a Chief Operating Officer and Head: Solutions for Enterprise and Supply Development (ESD) at Barclays Africa Group. Her vision is to contribute positively to the growth of small businesses. Recognized for her diligence, she has been a great leader throughout her career as an Executive and successfully led different teams to reach various milestones. Dawn earned a Master’s of Business Administration degree and a Doctorate Degree in Strategic Focus.

Kuluwa Muthwa

Kululwa Muthwa is a qualified Attorney with over 18 years working experience in the Built Environment. She has acquired extensive exposure in Property, Asset, Project and Development Management as well as Legal aspects relating to these fields. With her passion for property and people development she also provides practical training in Construction Contracts. She was part of the Newtown Precinct regeneration and managed development projects such as the Newtown Junction which is one of the largest investments in the Johannesburg CBD in recent years.