Rebuilding Pinetown, together.
Who we are
Pinetown Incorporated, loosely termed Pinc and registered as PINC SA, exists as a non-profit organisation in terms of the NPO Act of 71/1997, funded by membership fees and donations from, but not restricted to, the Pinetown business community.
The function of this entity is to act as a vehicle for the Pinetown business community to participate in the pursuit of service delivery by any and all methods available, simultaneously rejuvenating and rehabilitating Pinetown's infrastructure to meet acceptable standards.
Within this mandate exists the paramount objective to stimulate the microeconomic business landscape within the arguable Pinetown economic boundary by developing a methodology that fosters entrepreneurial ambition as a means to create employment opportunities, outside of racial prejudice. Using the combined intellectual and financial skills of the Pinetown business community as a resource, we aim to create innovative solutions that bring the capability of local businesses to the table to bridge the divide between business and government structures, creating a lucrative environment in which to do business.
The investment made by the Pinetown Business Community is an investment in Pinetown's future that will show benefits as the micro economy grows, allowing Pinetown Incorporated to foster sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives that create businesses and employment opportunities, increasing financial activity and expansion of the local Pinetown micro-economy.
A close look at the Pinetown economy
A short film on the state of Pinetown's economy, its growth, and its development, and why we believe unified investment from the local business community is how it turns around.
Pinetown Incorporated — A Close Look at the Pinetown Economy, Its Growth and Development
Laying a strong foundation for sustainable prosperity.
Vision
Pinetown Incorporated envisions a prosperous community where businesses and the local community work together, fostering growth through strategic planning, innovation, and inclusive partnerships.
Mission
To promote local businesses in Pinetown, offering investment opportunities, strategic solutions, entrepreneurship, public services enhancement, and community well-being to empower growth and build tomorrow together.
Our Goal
To catalyse economic growth in Pinetown, fostering entrepreneurship, integrity, transparency, and community well-being through a resilient, collaborative local economy.
Our journey so far
Establishing Pinetown Incorporated, targeting the local Pinetown business community, and providing mechanisms for businesses to actively engage in the restoration and recovery of Pinetown.
Pinetown Incorporated hosted its official business breakfast launch, introducing our mission and goals and fostering connections with local leaders, a key milestone in our commitment to local economic growth.
Together with the ward Councillor and ABM (Area Based Management), we engaged with the eThekwini Electricity department to resolve a 6-year streetlighting issue, leading to significantly brighter, safer streets.
The launch of the Specialised Municipal Engagement Team (S.M.E.T), addressing service delivery issues like potholes by collaborating with municipal stakeholders on infrastructure and community well-being.
SARS approved PINC SA's application for income tax exemption as a Public Benefit Organisation, including Section 18A status, so donations to PINC are now tax-deductible.
We're a Section 18A approved PBO.
PINC SA is registered with SARS as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) and holds Section 18A approval. That means donations and qualifying contributions from individuals and companies are tax-deductible, and we issue a Section 18A donation certificate for every qualifying donation so you can claim it.
Companies supporting our work through CSI or ESG budgets, and individual donors, can request their certificate any time by getting in touch, we'll confirm the details and send it through.
Get your 18A certificatePBO number
PBO 930084384, approved by the SARS Tax Exemption Unit with effect from 3 March 2025.
Income tax reference
9066143299
NPC registration
2023/147726/08