
Generations
the Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer family


We will do this through focused engagement across the land, people, and cultures we touch
Commitment



We are deeply concerned about the unfolding global health crisis. As proud South Africans, we welcome our government’s robust and timely efforts to stem the tide. Success in the face of such adversity will require all of us, working together, to beat the virus and minimise its impact. We have great faith in our collective strength and resilience as a nation to face and overcome this unprecedented challenge.
At the same time, we know that the necessary response measures – in South Africa, and around the world – will come at a great cost to our economy. Small businesses in particular will struggle with supply chain disruptions and decreased demand. We are likely to see unemployment increase with greater uncertainty and any protracted global slowdown.
We are determined to play our part in this fight, in partnership with the South African Government and banking sector.
We have donated R1bn to the South African Future Trust (TRUST) in order to extend a financial lifeline to employees of Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises
For four generations, the Oppenheimer family have remained committed to building successful enterprises and earning profits in such a way as to make a real, lasting and permanent contribution to Africa and beyond. We recognise that commercial success cannot be maintained unless it achieves inclusive growth and safeguards the environmental ‘balance sheet’ upon which it is built.
Our community consists of a collection of autonomous but interconnected entities, each playing a critical and unique role to fulfil our long-term commitment of leaving our world better than how we found it.
Oppenheimer Partners is a global investment group focused on building a long-term portfolio of businesses by deploying permanent and engaged capital.
The Brenthurst Foundation is a Johannesburg-based think-tank which examines ways to drive Africa’s sustainable growth. Founded in 2005, the Foundation is at the frontier of new ideas and innovative actions for strengthening Africa’s economic performance.

The Oppenheimer Generations Foundation is focused on generating positive impact by unlocking catalytic grants in underfunded areas.
The Research & Conservation team support groundbreaking research and conservation efforts, through dedicated centres, strategic partnerships and the annual Oppenheimer conference.

The Oppenheimer Generations Foundation is focused on generating positive impact by unlocking catalytic grants in underfunded areas.
The Research & Conservation team support groundbreaking research and conservation efforts, through dedicated centres, strategic partnerships and the annual Oppenheimer conference.
Tswalu Kalahari, Fireblade Aviation, and our joint venture with Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik focus on providing world-class services to our clients – strengthening South Africa’s image globally and facilitating investment into our country. These initiatives reflect the Oppenheimer family’s passion for aviation, for conservation, and for showcasing the best that South Africa has to offer to the world.
Tswalu Kalahari, Fireblade Aviation, and our joint venture with Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik focus on providing world-class services to our clients – strengthening South Africa’s image globally and facilitating investment into our country. These initiatives reflect the Oppenheimer family’s passion for aviation, for conservation, and for showcasing the best that South Africa has to offer to the world.
The South African Future Trust
Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer established the South African Future Trust in March 2020 to provide short-term financial relief to 100,000 employees of South African SMMEs impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. SAFT will play an ongoing role in accelerating economic growth and employment creation in South Africa.
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
The OMT was founded in 1958 by Harry Oppenheimer. It has a long tradition of investing in education, public interest activities and other philanthropic causes. The Oppenheimer family donated an additional sum of R1bn to the OMT in 2012, underlining the family’s commitment to making a positive difference to South African society.
The South African Future Trust
Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer established the South African Future Trust in March 2020 to provide short-term financial relief to 100,000 employees of South African SMMEs impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. SAFT will play an ongoing role in accelerating economic growth and employment creation in South Africa.
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust
The OMT was founded in 1958 by Harry Oppenheimer. It has a long tradition of investing in education, public interest activities and other philanthropic causes. The Oppenheimer family donated an additional sum of R1bn to the OMT in 2012, underlining the family’s commitment to making a positive difference to South African society.