Our Community
Oppenheimer Generations is a diverse community of commercial ventures and not-for-profit organisations, representing the global interests of the Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer family. We firmly believe in investment in business, people and the environment as a catalyst for sustainable development and growth.
Oppenheimer
Partners
Oppenheimer Partners is a global investment group focused on building a long-term portfolio of businesses by deploying permanent and engaged capital.
OPPENHEIMER
GENERATIONS ASIA
Oppenheimer Generations Asia was established with the objectives of increasing investment exposure and deepening relationships across the region. By having a permanent presence in Singapore, the Asia office is a platform for boosting synergies and catalysing investments between Africa, our home market, and South East Asia.
Fireblade aviation
A world-class private aviation facility for business and leisure travel based at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Through its provision of aircraft and passenger services, Fireblade reflects a passion to develop the African aviation industry as a catalyst for business and tourism, through sustainable means. It is the first aviation company to receive Travel Partner status from The Long Run.
tswalu
In balancing the aims of ecotourism and conservation while engaging its community, Tswalu is working to sustainably conserve and restore this area of the southern Kalahari at the same time as providing unique wilderness experiences to its guests. Tswalu is a member of The Long Run – a highly respected, non-profit membership organisation of tourism businesses committed to driving holistic sustainability via the 4C’s.
The Brenthurst
Foundation
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.
oppenheimer generations research and conservation
Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC) catalyses targeted research and harnesses dialogue between research and practice to create impact in African landscapes. Our work supports human wellbeing, protects important landscapes and develops better human-nature relationships for the benefit of the African continent.
the South African
Future Trust
Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer established the SA Future Trust in March 2020 to provide short-term financial relief to SMME employees impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. The SA Future Trust will play an ongoing role in accelerating economic growth and employment creation in South Africa’s SMME-sector. It operates as a public benefit organisation with an independent Board of five Trustees – Graça Machel, the Most Reverend Dr Thabo Cecil Makgoba, Jonathan Oppenheimer, Thandi Orleyn and Barend Petersen.
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 Brenthurst
Library
The Brenthurst Library is regarded by historians as one of the most important repositories of Africana in Southern Africa and one of the largest and most important in private hands.