These Terms apply to the entire contents of this website, to any downloaded content and to any correspondence by e-mail between us and you.

If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms, please do not access or use this website. You must read, agree with and accept all of the Terms contained in this document which includes those expressly set out below and those incorporated by reference, before you may make use of the website and related services.

If you use the website (including downloading from the website) you will be bound by these Terms whether or not you have registered with us, and they will form a contract between you and us.

Reference in these Terms to “we”, “our” or “us” means Akha Black Economic Empowerment Trust, and “you” or “your” means any person or entity using the website.

You agree to only use the website in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations and is consistent with the Terms and does not infringe the rights of anyone else, nor restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the website (including, without limitation, by hacking).

We reserve the right in our sole discretion to deny any user access to the website or any part of it without prior notice.

You acknowledge that all copyright, trademarks and other intellectual property rights in the website and all photographs, designs, images, text, data, files and other material in the website or material generated by or transmitted from the website are owned by us or our licencors.

Provided you use the website in accordance with these Terms you are permitted to copy content, print, and download only for your personal noncommercial use.

Any rights not expressly granted in these terms are reserved.

The information provided in our websites is intended to provide general information only and, as such, should not be considered as a substitute for advice covering any specific situation. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness or truth of website contents. Users should seek appropriate advice before taking or refraining from taking any action in reliance on any information contained in our website. The material on this website is provided ‘as is’, without warranties of any kind.

Your use of the website is entirely at your own risk.

These Terms, use of our websites and the supply of products and services by us are governed by and to be interpreted in accordance with South African law.

Privacy Statement:

  • We value and respect individuals’ rights to privacy.
  • Akha does not collect any personal information about our Beneficiaries and web visitors, except that which is knowingly and specifically supplied.
  • We are committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information.
  • You do not have to disclose any personal information to us, but we do need certain information in order to provide specific services or information to you. Personal details will be used for the purpose for which they are collected (e.g. administration of benefits).
  • Personal information submitted through the forms on this website (or mailed or faxed to us) is held on our behalf by Accenture according to Accenture policy.
  • At any time you can ask us for a copy of the personal information we have on file about you, or request a correction or deletion of information.
  • We shall not knowingly hold personal details for any person under the age of 18 except as a beneficiary of the Trust with the permission of a parent or guardian.

We may change these Terms at any time, in which case the amended Terms will be posted on the website and will apply from the date we post them. Please check these Terms on each occasion you use the website. If you continue to use the website you will be bound by the latest Terms.