Yuthika Naidoo

Hometown: Durban, KwaZulu Natal Current Location: Sandton, Gauteng I am a proud Business Science – Finance graduate from the University of KwaZulu Natal. I had the privilege of being supported by the Thebe Foundation through my academic journey which allowed me to remain focused on my studies without financial constraints while also opening doors to […]

Whillmarischa Wilson

Whillmarischa holds a BCom Honours in Accounting from University of Free State and has a passion for both creativity and personal growth. In her spare time, she loves sketching, particularly self-portraits, and is also quite skilled at doing her own hair. The bursary she received not only provided essential financial support but also gave her […]

Victoria Elias Money with V

https://smartmoneywithv.co.za/ As a pioneering financial literacy organisation, we are dedicated to transforming the education landscape and disseminating crucial financial knowledge, particularly among South Africa’s youth. I was a recipient of the 2024 Mail and Guardian Award: The Power of Women in the category of Business and Entrepreneurship. This award reflects my commitment to driving transformative […]

Busisiwe Ngomane

Busisiwe Ngomane is the sole director and shareholder of Gugu Mshika Enterprise. After she was retrenched in retrenched from her job as an Executive Assistant in 2018, Busisiwe saw the opportunity to relocate from Johannesburg, back to her home in Mangweni Village, Mpumalanga. Her passion for farming began with a small backyard garden in which […]

Mr Masilela

Mr Masilele, the Enkangala Circuit Manager of the Mpumalanga Department of Education, has expressed his appreciation for the positive impact of the Thebe LitNum Programme on both learners and teachers in the region. He highlights several key areas where the programme has made a significant difference. One of the most notable impacts, according to Mr. […]

Nomsa Masiteng

Educator at Shapeve Primary School (Secunda) “Taking part in the Thebe Foundation has developed me as an educator. I learned how to create space in my classroom. I had no reading corners and I was groomed by Sbhekaphi on how to design reading corners this has helped a lot since it developed learners interest for […]

Vera Nkateko Khumalo

Vera Nkateko Khumalo Vera Nkateko Khumalo is the owner of Nkabo Communication (Pty) Ltd trading as S2B Group. The company was established in 2016 and has fifteen (15) full-time employees. Nkabo Communication was established as a traditional digital marketing agency, but it evolved to become an implementing hub for Enterprise and Supplier Development programmes for […]

Simphiwe Nyathikazi

Simphiwe Nyathikazi Harvest Fresh – Junior Grower I started school at Wem school Kabokweni and matriculated in 2014 at Metropolitan International College. In 2016, I attended the University of Mpumalanga for a Diploma in Plant production a three-year course which I completed in 2018. It is during this time whilst doing my practicals at Ambrosia […]

Gerald Williams

Gerald Williams   The Dr EJ Mabuza Scholarship helped me to obtain my Bachelor of​ Commerce degree majoring in Accounting and Finance as I found myself​ at a critical point in my academic journey where financial support was not​ just beneficial, but necessary for me to continue my education. The​ Scholarship presented me a chance […]