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Maharishi CEO and Datatec Chair Discuss Landmark Donation to Empower Students

Dr. Taddy Blecher, CEO of Maharishi, and Maya Makanjee, Chair of the Datatec Board and the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation, discuss a significant new chapter for the Maharishi Invincibility Institute. Datatec’s generous donation of three fully-equipped computer laboratories is a powerful step in supporting the Institute’s mission to ensure every student, regardless of their

Maharishi CEO and Datatec Chair Discuss Landmark Donation to Empower Students

Maharishi CEO and Datatec Chair Discuss Landmark Donation to Empower Students

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Dr. Taddy Blecher, CEO of Maharishi, and Maya Makanjee, Chair of the Datatec Board and the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation, discuss a significant new chapter for the Maharishi Invincibility Institute. Datatec’s generous donation of three fully-equipped computer laboratories is a powerful step in supporting the Institute’s mission to ensure every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to access modern technology and excel in a digital world.

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The contribution from the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation, a long-time supporter of the Institute, will bolster its initiatives, providing bursary loans and educational programs to help deserving youth further their studies. This donation marks a continuation of the Institute’s growth, following the landmark donation of the iconic 45 Main Street building by Anglo American, which allowed the Institute to expand its student intake to 3 000.

Dr. Taddy Blecher describes the Datatec Foundation’s support as a “game-changer,” highlighting its pivotal role in the Institute’s mission to empower students through education and technology.

Watch the video as they unpack the impact of this partnership and its significance for the future of the Institute.

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