Investec sponsorships & ambassadors

The annual Investec Cape Town Art Fair is the largest contemporary fair on the African continent. It features over 100 leading galleries and more than 375 artists from four continents. Many high-quality exhibitions occur concurrently in and around Cape Town, affirming the mother city as the art capital of South Africa. 

Investec has a long and proud history supporting golf in South Africa. For over fourteen years Investec has invested in a number of tournaments and backed both men and women pros on their rise to the top. Currently Investec is the title sponsor of the SA Open Championship and the SA Women’s Open. We also sponsor five female professional players.

We're proud to have supported athlete and Investec colleague Mpumelelo Mhlongo on his journey to the 2024 Paralympics. Mhlongo contributed two of the six medals that team South Africa walked away with at this year’s Paris event, winning a gold and bronze medal.  He also broke a world record for the T44  long jump. 

We're the title sponsor of the pinnacle of European and South African professional club rugby excellence. With some of the biggest names in world rugby putting in exhilarating, high-intensity performances this tournament is truly out of the ordinary. Over the past 25 years, Investec has supported many rugby properties, including England Rugby, Super Rugby Aotearoa, Rugby Championship and the Investec International Rugby Academy.

Investec is the title sponsor of the country's leading wine competition, The Trophy Wine Show. This prestigious show honours excellence in the South African wine industry, placing it prominently on the international stage. We are also the sponsor of the Trophy Spirits Show.

In 2024, Investec partnered with The Marble Group to create The Luxurious Marble Circus, an extraordinary blend of fine dining, theatrical wonder, and social impact. Curated by renowned chef David Higgs, the event transported guests into a world of culinary delight while championing sustainability, community upliftment, and emerging talent. From donating over a quarter of a million rand to key beneficiaries, to showcasing young performers and reducing more than 8.6 tonnes of waste, this sponsorship epitomised our commitment to leaving a legacy beyond luxury.

Set against the stunning Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape, the Investec Great Kei Trek is a three-day mountain-bike adventure covering approximately 145 km of rugged coastline, rolling hills and unforgettable trails. Every kilometre contributes to initiatives in education, early-childhood development and healthcare.

Teboho Mokoena’s journey from Bethlehem to the pinnacle of South African football is defined by determination and talent. Renowned for his tenacity and powerful long-range goals, he is a key player for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana. 

Since 2022, Investec has proudly partnered with one of South Africa’s most electrifying athletes, Cheslin Kolbe. Renowned globally for his remarkable speed, agility, skill, and determination, Kolbe has earned his place among the world’s finest rugby wings.