Former Bafana Bafana captain, Lucas Radebe has partnered with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to launch an exciting new campaign.
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South African brands just can't stay away from Lucas Radebe, who recently added the JSE as one of his many ambassadorial roles.
The JSE launched its "Claim It" campaign on Monday, encouraging South Africans to check if they are eligible for a share of the R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends.
To raise awareness, the JSE has appointed the former Leeds United and Kaizer Chiefs captain as the campaign's ambassador.
Did you know that South African companies hold R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends? Your share might be waiting for you!
— JSE (@JSE_Group) February 10, 2025
To see if you have unclaimed dividends, visit https://t.co/iyOG9N52d2.#ClaimIt pic.twitter.com/iYYUK4DQcu
We are proud to announce the launch of our #ClaimIt Initiative, a collaborative effort with some of our listed entities to connect approximately R4.5 billion rands in unclaimed dividends to their rightful owners.
— JSE (@JSE_Group) February 10, 2025
Learn more here: https://t.co/w5WKb7oZdp pic.twitter.com/SqKmoVt04n
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Known not only for his legendary football career but also for his charitable efforts through his foundation, Radebe is seen as someone who embodies the values of integrity and inclusivity, making him the perfect fit for this campaign.
The initiative is a joint effort between the JSE and several of its largest listed companies, focused on redistributing unclaimed dividends to their rightful recipients.
With access to nineteen issuer share registries, the JSE aims to reconnect nearly 375,000 former employees, shareholders, and beneficiaries of deceased estates with their unclaimed funds.
"There are various factors that contribute to people not knowing that they have unclaimed dividends owed to them. These include people changing jobs, moving homes to a new address or updating banking information without notifying listed companies.
"This, in turn, has made it difficult to verify beneficiaries, delaying the distribution of unclaimed funds," reads a statement on the JSE's website, explaining the inspiration behind this initiative.
JSE PARTNERS WITH LUCAS RADEBE
— Business Explainer (@BuzinessX) February 11, 2025
The JSE has launched the Claim It initiative to help people claim unclaimed dividends worth R4.5-billion.
Around 375,000 former employees, shareholders, or beneficiaries may be owed money. The JSE has partnered with 19 listed companies, including… pic.twitter.com/4dEAWrK89t
