May 2, 2019

To raise excitement leading up to the launch, the lunch committee created a puzzle of the Mariswe logo. Puzzle pieces were hidden in random locations around the East London and Mthatha offices throughout the launch week. As the pieces were collected, the logo slowly came together to give staff a closer view of what we would look like in the future. Learn More

In the days leading up to the event, there was much excitement and anticipation from staff, everyone trying to guess what the day would hold. Walking into a freshly painted office, balloons in shades of blue – there was a jovial atmosphere as 21 members of staff in Cape Town got ready to celebrate the launch of Mariswe! Learn More

Staff signed their pledges to help improve the lives of people in our communities. The more adventurous took part in a colourful photoshoot using a Mariswe-branded frame to reflect our new beginnings, with hats, masks, bow ties and floral garlands added for a festive touch. With the formalities over, a spit braai lunch was served on the sundeck. Learn More

The venue looked beautiful, with butterflies in Mariswe colours as centrepieces to the tables, explaining the theme of a caterpillar (UWP) transforming into a butterfly (Mariswe). Each guest received a corporate gift pack including branded t-shirts, USBs, notebooks and pens. Inside seven large green UWP-branded balloons were hidden blue balloons spelling out M-A-R-I-S-W-E. Following the launch announcement, they were popped to symbolise the release of the old name and the unveiling of the new name. Learn More