Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

2018-11-27

Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce the signing of a three year contract with The Skills Development Corporation (SDC).

They are an accredited learning institution specialising in Training and Learnership initiatives focused on the B-BBEE codes of good practice and proud winner of the 2018 Education Training & Skills Development award at the National Business Awards.

 Edgar Rathbone, Managing Director of EPS (Pty) Ltd, welcomed SDC on board as the latest sponsor to the Lions Rugby Company, to be sported on the shoulder of the new Vodacom Super Rugby jersey for 2019.

 "We are proud to be associated with SDC, a company that has done so much for upliftment in our country. Their slogan really sums it up 'We are the difference' and they really have made the difference in so many young lives in South Africa. We hope we can assist in changing even more lives over the next 3 years and beyond."

 The Skills Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd recognizes an obligation to raising the profile of education, training and skills development within South Africa. As an accredited training provider they endeavour to maintain the highest principles, core values and ethical standards in carrying out all their business activities, characteristic that the Lions can associate with.

 "The decision to partner with the Lions Rugby Company was made out of the passion for the sport. The Lions' path to success is very similar to that of SDC's and we would like to be by their side every step of the way as they move closer and closer to the top spot in South African rugby," said Daniel Gibhard, CEO of SDC.

Annemie Bester