Exclusions
Client relationship and facilities are prohibited in the following circumstances:
Speculative real-estate
Speculative trading and hedging
Political parties or organisations
Arms and ammunitions trade
Entities operating in morally reprehensive sectors as defined by the Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Acquisition of loss-making businesses without the prospects of financial sustainability
Entities whose trade or operations may prejudice the reputation and good standing of sefa
Shareholder initiated exclusions
Individuals and entities listed on sefa and IDC as well as other DFI’s Delinquency register; and National Treasury Supplier restricted database
Entities where a sefa employee or board member (including immediate family members) have a financial interest
People under debt review, unrehabilitated insolvents or businesses under business rescue liquidation
Business relationships/transactions with entities that contravene the provisions of relevant legislation
Business relationships/transactions that transgress tax, accounting, regulatory requirements and environmental legislation
Transactions that do not contribute positively to development impact, or ventures inconsistent with the mandate of sefa
Entities involved in child labour and or labour broking activities.