SAVF leadership team planning strategy in a boardroom
About SAVF

Our Business Strategy

Building on 120 years of care to serve South African communities sustainably, with excellence and compassion, for generations to come.

Our strategic focus

Four promises that guide every decision

SAVF’s strategy is simple: keep caring for people of every age, and run every home, centre and service in a way that is sustainable, accountable and close to the communities we serve.

01

Superior Service

Effective, efficient care that responds to the needs and wellbeing of every person we serve.

02

Approachable Attitude

A warm atmosphere where residents, clients and families feel comfortable, heard and valued.

03

Real Value

Care, housing and services where the benefit always exceeds the price paid.

04

Family-Friendly Facilities

Accessible, welcoming spaces that are fit for purpose and easy for families to visit.

1904Serving communities since
156Facilities & programmes
141 909People reached in a year
2 263Dedicated staff
1 250Volunteers

Figures: SAVF Annual Report 2024/2025

120 years and beyond

The road ahead for SAVF

At SAVF’s 120th celebrations, CEO Adriaan Raubenheimer shared where the organisation comes from and where it is heading.

Watch the full presentation to hear how SAVF plans to keep changing lives for the next century.

Video series

In the CEO’s Office

Short conversations with our CEO about SAVF’s strategy, our services and the people behind them.

Episode 1

In the CEO’s Office

Episode 2

In the CEO’s Office with Adriaan Raubenheimer

Episode 3

In the CEO’s Office

Our work in action

Celebrating 120 years of changing lives

Moments from our 120th celebrations and our ongoing campaigns.

Highlights from our 120th celebrations

SAVF 16 Days of Activism 2025

Photos from our 120th celebrations

View and download the official images from SAVF’s 120th anniversary celebrations.