How do I donate to a school?
Search for the school by its name or town, open its page and choose Donate. You give once or every month and pay by card on Paystack’s secure payment page. You don’t need an account.
Find a schoolFrequently asked questions
How donating works, where the money goes and how schools, companies and volunteers take part.
Donating
How much can I give?
Any amount from R20 to R1,000,000, in South African rand, once or every month.
DonateDo I have to choose a school?
No. You can donate to Skolo Saka without choosing a school. That donation goes to Skolo Saka and supports schools’ education, facilities and sport.
Do I need to have attended the school?
No. Former learners support their old schools, parents and neighbours support schools they care about, and businesses, coaches, academies and sports clubs sponsor projects or share skills.
Are there any fees?
Skolo Saka adds nothing to the amount you choose. Paystack, which processes the card payment, deducts its processing fee from each payment, so Skolo Saka receives your donation less that fee.
How do I change or stop a monthly donation?
Sign in and open My donations, where you can lower or stop it at any time. There is no minimum period. Once you stop it, no further payments are taken.
Monthly donation termsCan I get a refund?
Yes, if the payment was a mistake and you tell us within 30 days: you were charged twice, charged a different amount from the one you chose, or you didn’t make or agree to the payment. Other donations can’t be refunded, because we start using them for schools straight away.
Refund termsWill I get a receipt or a tax certificate?
The thank-you page shows your payment reference and, if you gave an email address, Paystack emails you a receipt. Section 18A tax certificates are not available yet: they can only be issued once SARS has approved Skolo Saka as a public benefit organisation.
Receipts and recordsIs my card safe?
You type your card details on Paystack’s secure payment page. Skolo Saka never sees or stores your card number.
Privacy policyWhere the money goes
Where does my donation go?
Every donation to a school goes into that school’s fund. The school’s approved projects set what the money pays for: learning materials and support, facilities such as sports fields and courts, or school sport.
What we fundHow can I see what was spent?
Each school’s page shows the total donated, what has been paid out, the balance still available and the school’s projects, each with its target, amount raised and status. Donors’ names are not shown.
How we reportWho decides what a school’s money is used for?
The school does. A participating school names a priority, and it becomes a project with a set budget, a target and a plan. We share progress and evidence on the school’s page as work starts.
How each project worksSchools, partners and volunteers
Which schools can I support?
The school directory covers schools in all nine provinces. Search by school name or town, or filter by province and by primary, high or combined school.
Search the school directoryI’m a coach or principal. How does my school get support?
Tell us what your school needs on the Get involved page: learning materials, facilities, kit or coaching. It takes three short steps, and we reply by email.
Ask for support for your schoolCan my company partner with Skolo Saka?
Yes. Businesses sponsor school projects, tournaments and leagues, or share skills. Send us a message and tell us what you have in mind.
Partner with usCan I volunteer, coach or fundraise?
Yes. Tell us what you can do and where you live, or share your idea for raising money for a school you care about.
Get involvedAbout Skolo Saka
What is Skolo Saka?
Skolo Saka is a South African nonprofit company connecting alumni, communities and businesses to support schools. We bring people together to strengthen education, improve school facilities and develop school sport through fundraising, resources, inter-school games and tournaments. Skolo Saka NPC is a registered South African nonprofit company (CIPC: 2026/740237/08) and registered nonprofit organisation (DSD NPO: 337-270-NPO). It is based in Kraaifontein, Cape Town.
About usIs Skolo Saka a registered nonprofit?
Yes. Skolo Saka NPC is a registered South African nonprofit company (CIPC: 2026/740237/08) and registered nonprofit organisation (DSD NPO: 337-270-NPO). The NPO registration is held with the Department of Social Development under the Nonprofit Organisations Act 71 of 1997. Skolo Saka is not yet approved by SARS as a public benefit organisation, so donations don’t come with a Section 18A tax certificate.
Check our registrationHow do I get in touch?
Email info@skolosaka.co.za, call 081 357 4065, chat to us on WhatsApp from the Help menu, or send a message on the Get involved page. Questions about a payment, a refund or a receipt go to finance@skolosaka.co.za.
Send us a messageStill have a question?
Send us a message, or donate to a school you choose.