Why Businesses become involved in social programmes

• Businesses want to attract investors and customers
• Businesses must comply with Acts, such as BBBEE
• International demands and influences
• Programmes that uplift communities will alleviate socio-economic issues
• The establishment of social networks in communities will increase social integration
• Businesses can promote the well-being of communities and employees
• The image of the business will improve through their involvement in social programmes
• Sometimes there is a lack of qualified workers
• They want to address the socio-economic issues of HIV/Aids