The group plays a significant role in the ongoing development of communities and of infrastructure in the Richtersveld and Namakwa District municipalities.

Trans Hex is committed to the development of small, medium and micro enterprises and has initiated a range of successful projects which it continues to support. These include a gymnasium and an internet café offering computer skills training for community members; convenience stores; guesthouses; a fuel station; cleaning services; tourism services; and transport services. All of these ventures are operated by local
community members.

In addition, the group has made significant contributions towards road improvements and maintenance, the provision of fresh water to local communities, and the improvement of various educational facilities.

Plans for significant further investment in community and infra-structure development over the next five years were completed during the reporting period. These plans are aligned with the Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) of both the Richtersveld and Namakwa District municipalities. Approved projects will include the following:

• Providing additional teachers in the Richtersveld
• Transporting learners for school activities
• Road maintenance from Alexander Bay to Sanddrift, Kuboes and Sendelingsdrift
• Supply of fresh water to Sanddrift and Kuboes
• Improving infrastructure for waste management at Sanddrift
• Upgrading of the Sanddrift Primary School
• Upgrading of crèches in local communities
• Development of a commercially viable agricultural project
• Assisting tourism strategies by increasing public awareness of conservation and cultural issues

At Hondeklip Bay, the company donated a building and land to the Department of Education for the benefit of the community. Hondeklip Bay schoolchildren are also transported from various towns to Hondeklip Bay on a monthly basis. The company provided for a mobile library, donate computers and also assisted with the provision of an extra educator for maths and science education.